{"id":19082,"date":"2019-06-25T21:59:36","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T20:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=19082"},"modified":"2026-03-24T13:18:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:18:25","slug":"review-laowa-15mm-4-0-macro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-15mm-4-0-macro\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Introduction<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19106\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19106\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19106 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_shift.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_shift.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_shift-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_shift-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19106\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laowa 15mm 4.0 macro on Sony A7rII<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Laowa 15mm 4.0 macro is a very unique lens, being the only ultra wide angle lens that can focus close enough to offer a maximum magnification of 1:1. But how useful is an ultra wide angle lens optimized for such magnifications? Let us find out in this review!<\/p>\n<h1>Sample Images<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19095\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19095\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_3.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_3-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19097\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19097\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19097\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_5.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_5-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19094\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19094\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19094\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_2.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_2-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_2-768x472.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19400\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19400\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19400\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_10.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_10-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19400\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19093\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19093\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19093\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_1.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_1-768x472.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can find most of the shots in this review in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHsmEw8Hnp\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1>Specifications \/ Version History<\/h1>\n<p>I am reviewing a final production model here which has the following specifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diameter: 84mm<\/li>\n<li>Field of view: 110\u00b0 (diagonally)<\/li>\n<li>Length: 94mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 470g<\/li>\n<li>Filter Diameter: 77mm<\/li>\n<li>Number of Aperture Blades: 14 (rounded)<\/li>\n<li>Elements\/Groups: 12\/9<\/li>\n<li>Close Focusing Distance: 0.122m<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Magnification: ~1:1<\/li>\n<li>Mount: E-mount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The lens is also available for several other mounts: Nikon F, Canon EF, Pentax K and Sony A.<\/p>\n<p>The lens is available directly from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-15mm-f\/ref\/57\/\">manfucaturer&#8217;s homepage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31x7Vd7\">amazon.com<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Rem1vl\">amazon.de<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=laowa+15mm+4&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_ex_kw=&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=laowa+15mm+4&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2WK76KB\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) and the price is <strong>$499\/599\u20ac<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h1>Disclosure<\/h1>\n<p>The Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro was kindly provided free of charge by Venus Optics \/ Laowa for reviewing purpose for a few weeks.<\/p>\n<h1>Handling \/ Build Quality<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19107\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19107\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19107 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_shift_detail.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_shift_detail.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_shift_detail-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_shift_detail-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Focus ring and aperture ring of Laowa 15mm 4.0 macro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So far all the Laowa lenses I reviewed had very nice build quality and this holds true for this ultra wide macro as well. The outer casing seems to be made from a mixture of metal and high quality polycarbonate. Markings are engraved and filled with paint.<\/p>\n<p>Laowa also offers the 15mm 2.0 ultra wide angle lens. Despite being faster it is slightly smaller as it is a true mirrorless design while the macro is a DSLR design with &#8220;built in adapter tube&#8221;.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19083\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19083\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19083 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_2.0_4.0_macro.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_2.0_4.0_macro.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_2.0_4.0_macro-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_2.0_4.0_macro-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19083\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laowa 15mm 2.0 and 15mm 4.0 Macro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The focus ring has (for my taste) very nice resistance; a little more than the Zeiss Loxia lenses, maybe a tad less than the Zeiss ZM or Voigtlander lenses. The throw of the focusing ring is about ~90\u00b0 from the minimum focus distance (0.12m) to infinity.<br \/>\nUnlike other Laowa lenses this one&#8217;s aperture ring has no click-stops (and also no declick feature) and it takes about 45\u00b0 from f\/4.0 to f\/32.<\/p>\n<p>The lens also features a rather simple \u00b1 6mm shift mechanism, but its usability is pretty much restricted to APS-C cameras, as on fullframe you will be leaving the image circle of the lens very fast which will either result in completely black corners or significantly reduced corner resolution.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19108\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19108\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19108 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_shift_hood.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_shift_hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_shift_hood-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_shift_hood-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laowa 15mm 4.0 macro with hood attached<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A quite big petal shaped bayonet type lens hood (plastic) is part of the package. The lens does not feature electronic contacts to communicate with your camera.<\/p>\n<h1>Vignetting and colorcast<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19111 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/vignetting_laowa_15mm_4.0.png\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"750\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/vignetting_laowa_15mm_4.0.png 750w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/vignetting_laowa_15mm_4.0-300x244.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wide open there is very strong vignetting of 3.2 EV in the extreme corners, at f\/5.6 it is 2.5 EV and stopped down f\/11 still 1.9 EV. Laowa&#8217;s UWA lenses are usually smaller compared to the competition, high vignetting figures are part of the price you have to pay for that.<\/p>\n<p>Also similar to the Voigtlander UWA primes and the other wide Laowa primes (<a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-12mm-2-8-zero-d\/\">12mm 2.8<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/rolling-review-laowa-15mm-2-0-zero-d\/\">15mm 2.0<\/a>) this lens showed some slight green color cast in the corners.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19084 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_color_cast_1.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_color_cast_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_color_cast_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_color_cast_1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is mostly visible when shooting something white, so this what it looks like in a real world picture:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19085\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19085\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19085 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_color_cast_2.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_color_cast_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_color_cast_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_color_cast_2-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19085\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1>xSharpness<\/h1>\n<h2><em>xinfinity<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19110 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sharpness_loawa_15mm_4.0_macro.png\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"1160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sharpness_loawa_15mm_4.0_macro.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sharpness_loawa_15mm_4.0_macro-207x300.png 207w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sharpness_loawa_15mm_4.0_macro-768x1114.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Most ultra wide angle lenses are optimized for best resolution at infinity and struggle near their minimum focus distance (where they usually show a high amount of field curvature).<br \/>\nWith this lens I expected the opposite and it seems the lens met my expectations.<br \/>\nThe center always looks great, the midframe never reaches this quality but is still quite good from f\/8.0 to f\/11. The corners on the other hand never look that great, this is partly due to field curvature, so at the cost of resolution in the center you can make them look better.<\/p>\n<p><em>Exposure on corner crops has been lifted in post to reveal more details<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>close focus (1:2)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-1-review-laowa-15mm-4-0-macro-29096\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/11<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-1-review-laowa-15mm-4-0-macro-29096\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19102 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_4.0.jpg 788w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19103 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_5.6.jpg 788w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19104 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_8.0.jpg 788w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19105 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_11.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_11.jpg 788w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sharpness_close_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>100% crops from center, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>With the minimum focus distance of just 0.122 m you can get really close to your subject and you will be shading it with your lens. Therefore I cannot offer you an assessment of the quality at life size magnification as I don&#8217;t have a high resolution backlit subject that I could show you.<br \/>\nInstead I show you these crops from pictures taken at half life size (1:2) magnifcation. Already wide open the quality is very usable and further increases on stopping down.<br \/>\nThe borders and extreme corners lack a bit behind, but my usual close focus setup is no exact enough to properly evaluate this.<br \/>\nFurthermore I doubt anyone will want to use a 15mm lens to take repro shots of stamps.<br \/>\nFor the intended subjects the quality here is more than good enough.<\/p>\n<h1>Distortion<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19086\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19086\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19086 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_distortion.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_distortion.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_distortion-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_distortion-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19086\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unlike the Laowa <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/rolling-review-laowa-15mm-2-0-zero-d\/\">15mm 2.0<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-12mm-2-8-zero-d\/\">12mm 2.8<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-9mm-2-8-aps-c\/\">9mm 2.8 APS-C<\/a> this 15mm 4.0 macro is not part of Laowa&#8217;s &#8220;Zero-D(istortion)&#8221; line and it shows: there is very strong wavy distortion, similar to that of the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-samyang-14mm-2-8\/\">Samyang 14mm 2.8 MF<\/a>. There is also no Lightroom profile available for correcting this.<br \/>\nWhen mostly taking pictures of flowers and insects (what this lens is designed for) this will usually not be visible, but if you want to primarily shoot architecture there are much better options out there.<\/p>\n<h1>Bokeh<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19404\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19404\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19404\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_14.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_14-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19404\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Not a topic I usually cover in the reviews of slower ultra wide angle lenses, but the Laowa 15mm 4.0 macro is a different case, as when you focus at something close to the camera you can get quite a decent amount of bokeh in your shots.<\/p>\n<p>Towards the corners the bokeh looks a bit stretched, which is usual for an ultra wide angle lens:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19407\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19407\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19407\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_17.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_17-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19407\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To get a decent amount of subject separation you have to be close to your subject, very close. See what difference a few cm further away or closer to your subject makes:<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-2-review-laowa-15mm-4-0-macro-58476\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">close<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">even closer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-2-review-laowa-15mm-4-0-macro-58476\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane2-0\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19403\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_13.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_13-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-1\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19402 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_12-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #808080;\">A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 macro | f\/4.0<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Generally I quite like the bokeh of this lens and when you are taking pictures close to the minimum focus distance it surely doesn&#8217;t look like a slow ultra wide angle lens.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19406\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19406\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_16.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_16-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1>Sunstars<\/h1>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-3-review-laowa-15mm-4-0-macro-84588\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/11<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/16<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/22<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/32<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-3-review-laowa-15mm-4-0-macro-84588\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane3-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19393 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii sunstar suntars blende blendenstern\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19394 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii sunstar suntars blende blendenstern\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19395 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii sunstar suntars blende blendenstern\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19396 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_11.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii sunstar suntars blende blendenstern\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19397 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_16.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii sunstar suntars blende blendenstern\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_16-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19398 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_22.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii sunstar suntars blende blendenstern\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_22-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19399 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_32.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii sunstar suntars blende blendenstern \" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_32.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_32-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sunstars_32-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The lens features an unusual 14 blade aperture construction. Despite being rounded an even number of blades is usually good news for sunstars and this is also the case here.<br \/>\nThe rays don&#8217;t share exactly the same length but they are close enough and from f\/11 onwards you get pretty nice sunstars.<br \/>\nThis is a highly subjective topic so you might want to have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/best-lenses-for-sunstars\/\">this article<\/a> and decide for yourself, what you prefer.<\/p>\n<h1>Flare resistance<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19090\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19090\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19090\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_4.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Flare resistance is the major slip up of this lens. No matter whether the sun is inside the frame or outside the frame, it is always easily possible to catch some ghosts, crescents, veiling flare and other internal reflections. Stopping down improves the situation only slightly.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend to be very careful in backlit situations as some of these reflections and also veiling flare are not that easy to spot in the viewfinder when taking the shot.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19089\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19089\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19089\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_3.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_3-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19089\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19088\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19088\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19088\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_2.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_2-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19088\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19087\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19087\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19087\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_1.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_flare_1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>The built-in-tube to get the lens to E-mount flange distance is not flocked and actually a bit reflective, so it is possible the DSLR versions of this lens perform slightly better.<\/em><\/p>\n<h1>Chromatic aberrations<\/h1>\n<h2><strong>lateral<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>infinity<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"twentytwenty\" class=\"twentytwenty-container\" style=\"display: none; max-width: 100%; width: 796px; height: 531px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_lateral_CA_uncorrected.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_lateral_CA_corrected.jpg\"\/><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 macro | f\/8.0 | CA 100% crop before\/after border<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>close focus (1:2)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"twentytwenty\" class=\"twentytwenty-container\" style=\"display: none; max-width: 100%; width: 796px; height: 531px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_close_lateral_ca-corrected.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_close_lateral_ca-uncorrected.jpg\"\/><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 macro | f\/11 | CA 100% crop before\/after border<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The lateral CA are on an average level at infinity and close to the minimum focus distance. As can be seen from the crops above these can easily be corrected in post or already in camera.<\/p>\n<p><strong>longitudinal<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19092\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19092\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19092\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_loca.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_loca.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_loca-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_loca-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/4.0 | 50% crop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As this is a very wide and rather slow lens longitudinal CA (loCA) are absolutely nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n<h1>Alternatives<\/h1>\n<p>There isn&#8217;t really an alternative to this lens, as this is the only ultra wide angle lens that focuses this close let alone is optimized for that.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/rolling-review-laowa-15mm-2-0-zero-d\/\">Laowa 15mm 2.0 FE Zero-D:<\/a><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>This lens also focuses very close compared to other ultra wide angle lenses offering a maximum magnification of 1:4.1. The performance in the center is also good at this magnification, but midframe and corners never reach the quality of the 15mm 4.0 macro.<em><br \/>\nbuy from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-15mm-f2\/ref\/57\/\">manufacturer&#8217;s online shop<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zy4CmL\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2L8cOjN\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2BEziFh\">amazon.de<\/a> for $849 (advertisement\/affiliate links).&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t need an ultra wide <em>macro<\/em> lens you may have a closer look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/user-guide-ultra-wideangle-lenses-sony-alpha-7-series\/\">guide for ultra wide angle lenses for Sony fullframe E-mount cameras<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1>Conclusion<\/h1>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">unique parameters (15mm lens focusing down to 1:1)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">performance close to minimum focus distance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">bokeh<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">correction of longitudinal CA<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">14 rounded aperture blades<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Sunstars<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">build quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">price<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>average<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>correction of lateral CA<\/li>\n<li>size\/weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>not good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">flare resistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">vignetting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">color cast in the corners<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">distortion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">no exif data&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>What I have to give Laowa credit for is releasing lenses with unique parameters that we haven&#8217;t seen before and I always enjoy having a look at such a unique lens.<\/p>\n<p>This sometimes makes putting things into perspective a bit difficult though: what other lenses could I compare this 15mm 4.0 macro to?<\/p>\n<p>In the macro territory the lens is a strong performer with decent contrast, resolution and even bokeh. The corners lag a bit behind, but that should not be an issue for typical macro subjects. This is also true for the strong vignetting and the wavy distortion.<br \/>\nThe flare resistance may sometimes be a problem though: ghosts and veiling flare are something to watch out for with the sun in or close to the frame.<\/p>\n<p>For infinity shooting (especially architecture) there are certainly better options available though.<\/p>\n<p>While being a specialty lens &#8211; in my opinion only suitable for a limited number of applications &#8211; it was a lot of fun to use this lens as it really offers a new, unique perspective unmatched by any other lens and allowed me to take shots that I couldn&#8217;t take before.<\/p>\n<p>The lens is available directly from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-15mm-f\/ref\/57\/\">manfucaturer&#8217;s homepage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31x7Vd7\">amazon.com<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Rem1vl\">amazon.de<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=laowa+15mm+4&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_ex_kw=&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=laowa+15mm+4&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2WK76KB\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) and the price is <strong>$499\/599\u20ac<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h1>Sample images<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19096\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19096\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_4.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19099\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19099\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19099\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_7.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_7-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19401\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19401\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19401\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_11.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19401\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19405\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19405\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19405\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_15.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 15mm 4.0 f\/4 macro f\/4.0 review 42mp high resolution makro close focus flare e-mount a7rii a7riii\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/laowa_15mm_4.0_macro_sample_15-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Laowa 15mm 4.0 Macro | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can find most of the shots in this review in full resolution&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHsmEw8Hnp\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1>Further Reading<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/user-guide-ultra-wideangle-lenses-sony-alpha-7-series\/\">Guide to 10-20mm Ultra Wide Angle lenses for the A7 Series<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/guide-to-macro-lenses-for-the-sony-a7-series\/\">Guide to Macro lenses for the A7 series<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-15mm-4-5-e-super-wide-heliar\/\">Review: Voigtlander 4.5\/15 E<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Support Us<\/h1>\n<p>Did you find this article useful or just liked reading it? Treat us to a coffee!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=3K9EJRRQVXT4J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40345 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/donate2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"103\" height=\"29\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/en_SE\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"> <span style=\"color: #999999;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/en_SE\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><em>via Paypal<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This site contains advertisement\/affiliate links. If you make a purchase using any of the links marked as advertisement\/affiliate links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the creation of future content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction The Laowa 15mm 4.0 macro is a very unique lens, being the only ultra wide angle lens that can focus close enough to offer a maximum magnification of 1:1. But how useful is an ultra wide angle lens optimized for such magnifications? Let us find out in this review! 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