Venus Optics LAOWA 15 mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift vs Viltrox AF 15 mm f/1.7 Air
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Landscape | Landscape |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.7 |
| Aperture Blades | 5 | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.2 m | 0.23 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.09x | 0.1x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 597 g | 180 g |
| Length | 103 mm | 65 mm |
| Diameter | 79 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Filter Thread | - | 58 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2020 | 2025 |
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Comparing Venus Optics LAOWA 15 mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift (15 mm, f/4.5) and Viltrox AF 15 mm f/1.7 Air (15 mm, f/1.7).
Viltrox AF 15 mm f/1.7 Air is the lightest at 180 g, Venus Optics LAOWA 15 mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift weighs 597 g.
Viltrox AF 15 mm f/1.7 Air offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.7, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Venus Optics LAOWA 15 mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift can focus closest at 0.2 m minimum focus distance.
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