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Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,280Lens mount:Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony EMaximum focal length:15 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):2Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:110 °

Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best camera lenses on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of camera-lenses
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

35%

7.7

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.4

Build & Handling

20%

6.4

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 53% of camera-lenses
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Best prices

    N/A~ £1,280

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Technical Specifications of camera lens Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

35%

7.7

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.4

Build & Handling

20%

6.4

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

6.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 91.7% of camera lenses.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

3.8

Price

5.6
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E
Sensor format coverage
Full-frame
Filter thread size
77 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
15 mm
Maximum focal length
15 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
110 °
Minimum angle of view
110 °
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Focus motor
N/A
Minimum focus distance
0.15 m
Minimum focus distance
0.15 m
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.15 m, which is closer than 92.7% of camera lenses and equal to 2.1% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.25xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.25x
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.25x, which is higher than 70% of camera lenses and equal to 4.5% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Manual-focus-only lens.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
540 g
Weight
540 g
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 540 g, which is heavier than 53.6% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.6% of camera lenses.
Lens length
91.2 mm
Lens length
91.2 mm
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 91.2 mm long, which is shorter than 51.4% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
84.8 mm
Lens diameter
84.8 mm
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 84.8 mm, which is wider than 72.8% of camera lenses and equal to that of 0.3% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
?
DxOMark sharpness score
?
DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
?
DxOMark vignetting
?
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Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine vs the average camera lens

246810TotalMount & FormatOptics & ApertureFocus & ControlsStabilizationBuild & HandlingLab Scores
  • 0.8 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    2
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/2 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    2 vs 2.8
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    Native clickless aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 0.15 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.15 m
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.2 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.15 m vs 0.3 m
  • 1 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    3 vs 2
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    June 2020
    2020 vs 2016
  • 0.06 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.25 x
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.3 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.25 x vs 0.192 x
  • 0.8 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    2
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/2 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    2 vs 2.8
  • 1 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    3 vs 2
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    Native clickless aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 0.15 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.15 m
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.2 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.15 m vs 0.3 m
  • 0.06 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.25 x
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.3 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.25 x vs 0.192 x
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    June 2020
    2020 vs 2016
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 4 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (5 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    5 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
    Manual-focus-only lens.
  • Fixed lens hood
    Reversible lens hood
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This camera lens does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 81.4% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.
  • 7.8 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    84.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (84.8 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    84.8 mm vs 77 mm
  • 7.29x less popular
    Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine is less popular than the average camera lens (1 vs 7.3).
    1 vs 7.29
  • 22.5% worse value for money
    Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (5.62 vs 6.9).
    5.62 vs 6.89
  • 2.42x more expensive
    Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine is more expensive than the average camera lens (£1,280 vs £530).
    £1,280 vs £530
  • 7.29x less popular
    Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine is less popular than the average camera lens (1 vs 7.3).
    1 vs 7.29
  • 22.5% worse value for money
    Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (5.62 vs 6.9).
    5.62 vs 6.89
  • 2.42x more expensive
    Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine is more expensive than the average camera lens (£1,280 vs £530).
    £1,280 vs £530
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine
    the average camera lens
    Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine has a lower user score than the average camera lens (8.00 vs 8.360).
    8 vs 8.36
  • 4 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (5 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    5 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
    Manual-focus-only lens.
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • Fixed lens hood
    Reversible lens hood
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This camera lens does not include a reversible lens hood, the average camera lens does. 81.4% of camera lenses include a reversible lens hood.
  • 7.8 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    84.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (84.8 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    84.8 mm vs 77 mm
  • 30 g heavier
    Weight
    540 g
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (540 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    540 g vs 510 g

Third-party reviews

What we like about Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine

  • Near-zero distortion is excellent for architecture
  • Fast T2.1 aperture works well in low light
  • Compact metal cine body with 0.8 MOD gears

What we don't like about Venus Optics Laowa 15mm T2 1 Zero-D Cine

  • Focus and aperture are fully manual
  • Visible vignetting at wide apertures
  • Corners are softer when shot wide open

Verdict

The Venus Laowa 15mm T2.1 Zero-D Cine is a high-speed, ultra-wide prime lens designed for full-frame and Vista Vision sensors, featuring a wide 110° angle of view and 12 optical elements in 9 groups. Its primary characteristics include nearly zero distortion (Zero-D) for rectilinear results, a fast T2.1 aperture for low-light cinematography, and a robust metal build with industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears on both focus and aperture rings. Key pros include its compact 540g weight ideal for gimbal use, a versatile 15cm minimum focusing distance for dramatic close-ups, and a 77mm front filter thread for standard screw-in filters. However, main cons involve the lack of electronic communication for EXIF metadata and the absence of weather sealing, making it vulnerable in harsh environments.

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