15 mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift vs Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III
Venus Optics LAOWA
15 mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
Voigtlander
Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III
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| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Landscape | Landscape Budget |
Price & Availability | ||
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Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.5 |
| Aperture Blades | 5 | 10 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.2 m | 0.3 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.09x | 0.16x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 597 g | 294 g |
| Length | 103 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Diameter | 79 mm | 66.4 mm |
| Filter Thread | - | 58 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2020 | 2015 |
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Comparing Venus Optics LAOWA 15 mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift (15 mm, f/4.5) and Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III (15 mm, f/4.5).
Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III is the lightest at 294 g, Venus Optics LAOWA 15 mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift weighs 597 g.
Venus Optics LAOWA 15 mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift can focus closest at 0.2 m minimum focus distance.
Use the detailed comparison table below to see all specifications side-by-side and find the perfect lens for your photography needs.
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Here we are comparing the Venus Optics LAOWA 15 mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift and the Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III. The Venus Optics LAOWA 15 mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift is a 15mm wide-angle prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.5, released in 2020. The Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III is a 15mm wide-angle prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.5, released in 2015.
There is a 5 years difference between the Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III and the Venus Optics LAOWA 15 mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.
Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.
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