Venus Optics launches new Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens for Leica M+L mount ($399)





Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens for Leica M-mount. The new lens can be ordered at:

Update: the lens is also available for Leica L-mount.

Key Features:

  • 110° angle of view
  • Lightweight at 158g
  • Auto-aperture (Sony E & Nikon Z)
  • Close focusing at 12 cm
  • 39mm built-in filter thread
  • 10-point sunstar effect
  • Available in black and silver
  • Price: $399
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Compact and Lightweight Design

The Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens exemplifies the convenience of pancake lenses with its super compact and lightweight design, weighing just 158g. It is almost like a lens cap but offers great performance for someone who needs to shoot ultra-wide occasionally. You can carry it lens everywhere without any burden, leading to more spontaneous shooting opportunities.

Wide Angle of View of 110°

Despite its pocket-sized design, the Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie lens offers a remarkable 110° angle of view. This ultra-wide perspective is perfect for capturing breathtaking landscapes and a wide variety of scenes, allowing photographers to tell compelling stories through their images.

Close Focusing Capability of 12 cm

With a close focusing distance of just 12 cm, this Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF lens allows for impressive close-up photography. Easily create some interesting perspectives, especially with such a tiny lens size.

Auto-Aperture for E & Z mounts 

The inclusion of an auto-aperture function in both Sony E and Nikon Z mounts greatly enhances user experience. It simplifies the shooting process and allows photographers to focus more on their creative aspects and composition without the hassle of manual adjustments. Also with the electrical contacts, it effortlessly records detailed lens settings in the photo’s EXIF data. 

39mm Built-in Filter Thread

The lens features a 39mm built-in filter thread, photographers can easily attach screw-in filters directly on the lens for enhanced effects and improved image quality in various lighting conditions.

10-Point Sunstar Effect

Aperture stunning Sunstar effects with the lens’s unique 10-point aperture design, creating beautiful starbursts in the images. It can be easily created when shooting towards a strong light source when stopping down the aperture.  This would adds a creative touch to landscape and architectural photography, making the shots truly stand out.

Pricing & Availability

The US price for Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF Lens is USD399 for all mounts (Both Auto-Aperture and Manual versions) and colors. Pricing varies in different countries. 

 

After so many third-party lenses for Leica M-mount, the Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/5.6 is still the widest M-mount lens available today (B&H Photo | Laowa Store):

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