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Venus Optics 'Laowa' 15mm f/2 FE 'Zero-D' lens review with samples (Full-frame and APS-C)
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Күн бұрынWelcome to my review of a brand new Venus Optics lens: a 15mm lens with a very bright maximum aperture, for full-frame (or APS-C) Sony, mirrorless cameras. It will not work with Digital SLR cameras at all: only Sony E-mount cameras. Its key features are a bright aperture, low distortion, small size, and close focusing distance - let's see how it tests out.
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@TheSoorajkurup 7 жыл бұрын
Please do review more and more sony lenses. You are the only unbiased lens reviewer I trust. Many thanks for the videos.
@mattltech 5 жыл бұрын
Mr. Frost, you have the best photography gear reviews on KZfaq. Thank you.
@antonv. 5 жыл бұрын
Can this lens get everything in focus beyond 1-2 meters in F2.0 ?
@konstapelwalander 3 жыл бұрын
Google hyperfocal distance.
@yekevin 6 жыл бұрын
Wow, a great and comprehensive review without it being 20 minutes! I'm seriously considering it now as I need a wide-angle. Thanks, and subbed! :)
@SmalltimR 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome review - you covered every question I could have had. No nonsense testing is the way to go!
@keithspillett7312 7 жыл бұрын
I would imagine that Nikon, Canon, Sony and the like, must be getting a bit hot under the collar at the quality of many of these independent lenses that are creeping into the market, often virtually unannounced! Great review as always, with many beautiful example images, especially the Church interiors, though I suppose that's no surprise, considering your calling!
@RossMitchellsProfile 7 жыл бұрын
Keith Spillett if these things get usable autofocus then they should really be afraid as more causal users stop using brand name glass on their cameras.
@allan0as 7 жыл бұрын
Ross Mitchell there is an interesting article about 'autofocus' feature: photographylife.com/zeiss-make-autofocus-dslr-lenses I think it makes a sense why some companies able to produce great optics but don't have autofocus feature :)
@keithspillett7312 7 жыл бұрын
allanaes Fascinating. This is presumably why Canon and Nikon are unlikely to ever implement some sort of peaking focus aid, even if they do eventually succumb to the advantages of an EVF - mirror or no mirror! Actually, I have a Zacuto type viewfinder - made by a company called Sevenoak, and one TENTH the price - which I use mainly for video, but turns a DSLR into a mirrorless by using the rear screen in live view. It's DEAD easy to manually focus with one of those, which is what the thing's designed for at the end of the day!
@oguzbenice7423 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Christopher! Excellent review and convencing lens. I already have the Sony 16-35 F/4. As I only use the 16mm on that Sony, this Laowa seems better.
@propertydigital 2 жыл бұрын
Yep it is .. we have th oss 4 16-35 but the 15 is just that little bit wider .. we run the 12mm for video and the 10-18 laowa for video at 4k60 on crop with the a74 giving us 15mm at apsc
@AgnostosGnostos 6 жыл бұрын
I can't wait for the announcement of the Laowa FE 10-18mm e-mount lens.
@AgnostosGnostos 7 жыл бұрын
Laowa Venus has a similar 12mm f/2.8 zero distortion. It is available for many mounts. For the e-mount it is available with an adapter which makes the lens even bigger. That is disappointing. However the 15mm f/2 is smaller cheaper, brighter with fixed e-mount. If it was announced earlier I would have bought it instead of the Sony Zeiss FE 16-35mm.
@BaronStVon 4 жыл бұрын
Always the sneaky evangelizing with the books in the background. 😝 Thank you for the great lens reviews, and God bless
@k1ng617 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Christopher. I can always trust your reviews and this one is no different. Keep it up!
@alessandropetrini1 6 жыл бұрын
Great review! Eight minutes to say all the important things people need to know. Perfect :)
@xBenjourx 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciated the 'Shwmae Pawb' at the beginning! Shwmae, fy ffrind!
@propertydigital 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome lens had mine since day 1 f2 fornlowlight video and 0 distortion
@Matadurr 7 жыл бұрын
I got on the early pre-order list, and am a Laowa affiliate. How in the world did you manage an early copy for review...? I'd love to have that privilege for getting reviews up on my site quicker. Btw, like your reviews and videos. Love the production quality.
@thankyoufordrifting551 7 жыл бұрын
I'm assuming because Chris has a strong following! His reviews are the best!
@source1289 6 жыл бұрын
Could you measure T-Stops values for the wide angle lenses (IRIX 15mm, Sigma 14mm 1.8, Samyang 2.4 and 2.8 AF and the old 2.8, and this Lowa 15mm 2.0)
@pnwood0 7 жыл бұрын
Chris. How exactly did you make the test charts? Are they printed using normal printers in a4? Id like to make a standardised test system from my lenses to compare and know their optimum settings.
@outdoorstories 3 жыл бұрын
Which UW lens for landscapes would you recommend more? Nikon 14-30 f4 or Laowa 15mm f2? Just in terms of sharpness
@christopherfrost 3 жыл бұрын
Probably the Nikon. The Laowa will be much better for astrophotography
@BwoyPedro 7 жыл бұрын
Perfect voice
@akirakunphotography241 7 жыл бұрын
Impressive lens! Thanks for reviewing this lens :)
@Kshastra Жыл бұрын
1:09 I think you would like to aggravate that bokeh furthermore by shooting 4k on crop mode and then cropping the shot to hd. But that's not a deal for wide angle.
@lmenzol 3 жыл бұрын
I finally ordered this lens after about a year of drooling over it.
@MarkusGebhard Жыл бұрын
What's the verdict? Are you satisfied with the lens' performance?
@lmenzol Жыл бұрын
@@MarkusGebhard It’s a great lens for the price, picture quality is super sharp and you can use screw on filters with the lens. But to be honest I use my Sigma 24-70 so much more often because of the range is so much easier to use than the laowa 15mm. You can get real creative with the loawa though, it has a nice minimum focus distance
@DrTarekahmad 7 жыл бұрын
Very good review man. Thank you!
@jayphilipwilliams 6 жыл бұрын
Very nice review. Thanks!
@frogprince1128 6 жыл бұрын
How I wish they would release this lens for the Canon system. I use a 6D and a Samyang 14mm f/2.8 for astro. Nothing wrong with the Samyang and it can't be beat for the 250 USD I paid for a used copy - but the f/2 aperture plus the ability to install regular filters via the 72mm filter thread are huge step ups for the 850 USD price of the Laowa that I would be willing to upgrade. Oh well...please release a Canon version! Too invested in the Canon ecosystem already. :)
@christopherfrost 6 жыл бұрын
That would be great, but they would have to redesign the optics in order to accommodate the extra flange distance of the Canon reflex system
@frogprince1128 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's right Chris. Does not stop me from praying though. Hahaha. Great videos bro! :)
4 жыл бұрын
i used that lense and one problem is the the blue corners ... vignetting is not a problem ... but dealing with blue vignetting is a bit more work
@boycefitzgerald Жыл бұрын
Good to know. Have you tried it for astrophotography?
Жыл бұрын
@@boycefitzgerald only one time, i am not that into atro stuff, i was okay with the result, a friend of mine did not like the vignette and the coma ... overall i like the lens though
@GrizDrummer25 6 жыл бұрын
The dream wide-angle lens! ..I guess hence the name, lol. But if you think those corners are only "good", try the Rokinon 14 on a Full Frame.
@Archmage1809 7 жыл бұрын
I think you should buy for yourself an used original A7. It's pretty cheap now (around 500-800 usd depend on condition). You can cut down the cost of borrow/rent an A7R2 (borrow/rent it few times and I guess the cost will covered an used A7).
@gur262 7 жыл бұрын
Archmage1809 i think for testing the a7r is good. Around 1000 used.
@pochosublow6548 7 жыл бұрын
very nice as usual Chris! what about the sigma 100 400 C Review? are you working on that? thanks!
@bsdgffishtuna5186 3 жыл бұрын
Chris; any opinion of the Laowa vs the Voigtlander 15mm III 4.5? apart from the aperture..
@jabronie25 6 жыл бұрын
Im looking for a new astro lens to replace my Rokinon 14 f2.8. I narrowed it down to the Laowa or the Tokina Firin 20mm f2. I like the lesser distortion of this lens, but the Tokina has better coma control. What do you think
@VLS28 Жыл бұрын
Does this lens works with Sony A7 iv using flash? I mean with a transmitter on the hot shoe of the camera.
@brightsideproduction4267 7 жыл бұрын
Great review as usual.
@MrCMHUDDY 6 жыл бұрын
Another helpful, informative video, Chris. Thank you very much indeed :-) Subbed/liked.
@Cesar-ht5uz 7 жыл бұрын
Amazing review as always! Can we expect a review of the sigma 14mm 1.8? Cheers!
@DiagJez 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent review thank you Chris! Think I’ll be ordering this instead of the Sigma 14mm 1.8 and save a few £££.
@TheUlitamateStunt 5 жыл бұрын
Honestly this lens, depending on what you need, is quite a bit better than the Sigma 14mm. If autofocus and other digital features aren't a big concern, by not excessively attempting to make the fastest, widest prime ever produced, Venus have succeeded in making a well-rounded, reasonably-priced superwide prime. It's insanely lighter and smaller than the Sigma, and it can fit filters! Clickless aperture ring! Now if only they made them in other mounts.
@darioharari7085 7 жыл бұрын
Nice vid, as always! Can you do the Yongnuo 100mm f2 for Canon?
@vicentelongo6147 7 жыл бұрын
Dear Sir,, Can I assume that focus peaking from sony a7 in manual mode working with this lense?.Thanks for your help
@NowyKurs 4 жыл бұрын
Comparing to Samyang how bad or good this will be? Considering Samyang 14mm due to price difference. Any ssuggestion?
@thanhhungrestaurant8348 4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Can you please tell me, regarding the manual focus, does Focus Peaking work? ...I also have the A7R2. Thank you!
@christopherfrost 4 жыл бұрын
It should do
@WhatEverCanToo 7 жыл бұрын
When are you going to review the new Sigma 14mm f/1.8 Art lens? :^(
@MonteroMichel 7 жыл бұрын
Nice video. What angle has he used. I want to acquire one and I do not decide between sony 16-35 f4 or irix 15. I recommend another one. Thank you
@yekevin 6 жыл бұрын
It's fixed at 15mm
@stilmotionpicture 6 жыл бұрын
Question!.. I just purchased the new A7III for used mainly with astrophotography/landscape and some portrait.. which one will you choose? The Laowa 15mm or the Rokinon 14mm f2.4? I don't mind using an adaptor like the Sigma MC-11.
@christopherfrost 6 жыл бұрын
The 14mm f/2.4 will be a little sharper. But the Laowa fits right on without and adaptor, and allows filters, for landscape work. I don't know which one I'd go for - for Sony, probably the Laowa
@GreenPeasProductions 5 жыл бұрын
Is there any way to add the lens (lightroom) so it'll show up in exif data?
@stefanhebestreit4061 5 жыл бұрын
GreenPeasProductions your post is quite old, but I just wanted to mention, that you can Download the lens Profile on laowa Support page.
@bhaskardebnath2308 4 жыл бұрын
This one is available for nikon z mount also, is not it?
@dharlow5810 5 жыл бұрын
How does it handle shooting at infinity at f/8? Is everything in focus at all ranges of the image? Thanks
@christopherfrost 5 жыл бұрын
As I said in the review, the slightly curved plane of focus is only at wide apertures
@ThorstenHollweg 7 жыл бұрын
Hey! Nice review as always! It would be a hug pleasure if you would put raw Samples to download. Greetings from Germany!
@indrajitadvani3742 Жыл бұрын
Hi Christopher. I just bought this lens today. A couple of questions. I have it on a Nikon Z9. 1) No P mode, only A, S and M. Would you know if that's right? 2) How do you know the subject is in focus? I turn the ring but my focus box never goes green. It stays red all the time. 3) The camera viewfinder doesn't display the aperture. It just shows 'F---'. Is that right?
@nAcolz Жыл бұрын
Obviously no P mode since it's a manual lens. Turn on focus peaking to see the focus easier Again, fully manual lens with no contacts - so no F information.. How do you have a Z9 and ask these questions?🤣
@indrajitadvani3742 Жыл бұрын
@@nAcolz Thanks
@ZaberAnsaryOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Can you suggest a fast (1.4-2) lens for Canon 70D? It should be between 18-35mm range. For under $150. Has to be a Prime, I don't care if its Vintage or anything. But it needs to be somewhat sharp wide open.
@user2144 7 жыл бұрын
Zaber Ansary Canon 40mm f2.8 STM (Pancake) lens.
@user2144 7 жыл бұрын
Zaber Ansary Or the 24mm. A bit more expensive than the 40mm though.
@TheMetalButcher 5 жыл бұрын
A year late but the Sigma 18-35 F1.8 sounds perfect for you. Isn't a prime, but might as well be one.
@ArieLendraPutra 7 жыл бұрын
nice reviews as always... but certainly not a Zero distortion... ... suggest to test a budget 12mm 2.8 lens.. (meike 12mm f/2.8) nice lens
@acneubauer 6 жыл бұрын
Could you dwell a little on comparing it to the Laowa 12 mm ?
@christopherfrost 6 жыл бұрын
I test the 12mm lens a bit in my review of the Laowa Magic Shift Convertor. The 12mm is even sharper than this - it's crazy sharp
@FranciscoGuevarra 7 жыл бұрын
So this works on A7 without any adapter?:)
@sniperv 6 жыл бұрын
Christopher Guevacci yes it would.
@AlexandervanderWallen 5 жыл бұрын
Hej Chris, can you do a review fo the Zeiss Batis 18mm for FE ?
@christopherfrost 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe one day
@PithreeLeonardo 6 жыл бұрын
Does is it work with the magic shift converter? Would be great for architecture photographers :D
@christopherfrost 6 жыл бұрын
The MSC will only work with a DSLR lens, not a mirrorless lens
@tomowens7499 4 жыл бұрын
nice video! does this lens function with focus peaking? also, i'd love it if you shared the exposure details on the pictures, the one of the buildings at dusk (7:46) for example... neat pictures!
@Lionelfavre 7 жыл бұрын
Hi, Can you do a comparaison to the 15mmf2.4 Irix? Thanks
@christopherfrost 7 жыл бұрын
I don't do special comparison videos on request - I don't have time! Just check out my review of the Irix lens.
@k47ben 5 жыл бұрын
which one would you recommend between the Laowa 15mm and the 12mm? Watched the other review but havent made my mind yet
@christopherfrost 5 жыл бұрын
If you're using Sony then personally I'd just go for the 15mm - you'll need an adaptor with the 12mm which is fiddly
@k47ben 5 жыл бұрын
@@christopherfrost Thanks a lot for your answer!
@chosenideahandle 4 жыл бұрын
You can't put screw on filters on the 12 either. Deal breaker for me having to buy and carry a frame filter system. The Tamron 17-28 is coming, but I think I would rather the 15 and f2.0.
@enkodernovi3524 7 жыл бұрын
Fuji has real zero D lens for their X mount it's XF 14mm F2.8 it has 0.4% barrel
@gur262 7 жыл бұрын
Enkoder Novi but thats like a 21 f4 on fullframe, and therefore far less exciting than this lens, or the sigma 21 1.4
@enkodernovi3524 7 жыл бұрын
I agree but still if you have a6300/6500 there is nothing special about it. btw. that sigma 20mm has 2.4% barrel distortion
@gur262 7 жыл бұрын
Enkoder Novi barrel distorsion or not, its at least 1.4. the fuji is 2.8 making it least interesting. And the thing is. The laowa is fullframe you can use a fullframe camera, you cant with fuji.
@enkodernovi3524 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah :)
@chosenideahandle 4 жыл бұрын
I think on APS-C the Laowa 9mm zero-d is the lens to have for full frame looking width.
@jalilkhance 7 жыл бұрын
Hi can i use this lense in my Samsung nx1000.thanks
@fredericraquil1324 7 жыл бұрын
Jalil Khance no
@firpofutbol Жыл бұрын
There is this general haze and/or lack of contrast throughout the image in the charts testing. The image lacks a punch.
@rst108 6 жыл бұрын
Can you please compare this lens with laowa 12mm f2.8? Thank you :)
@christopherfrost 6 жыл бұрын
I won't compare them because you can take a look at my review of the 12mm and take a look for yourself :-)
@RozelyLindim 7 жыл бұрын
so this lens is perfect for a6000 series
@michaelderahap88 7 жыл бұрын
Please review samyang AF 14mm f2.8 FE :))
@komedybitspresents...600 7 жыл бұрын
It will work only on 'Sony mirrorless cameras'?
@Lionelfavre 7 жыл бұрын
yes, or a Hasselblad Lusso '^^
@komedybitspresents...600 7 жыл бұрын
Too bad. Won't get rid of the NX1 and or NX500 just to try this lens ;)
@mattcero1 5 ай бұрын
Dang! So expensive for a manual! Why so much?!
@JunpengChen 6 жыл бұрын
2 same video?
@drashadibudi 6 жыл бұрын
You have too test 16-35 F2.8 GM vs this lens.. you have to..
@christopherfrost 6 жыл бұрын
No I don't ;-)
@drashadibudi 6 жыл бұрын
😭😭😭😭
@msshveikin 7 жыл бұрын
Hello, can you made review Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT with adapter on Sony A6300?!
@msshveikin 7 жыл бұрын
Aaron Woodwell with adapter micro 4/3 lens to Sony E. Посмотрите этот товар на eBay www.ebay.com/itm/131522879924
@Lionelfavre 7 жыл бұрын
you will have a lot of vigneting if it has no optics in the adapter ;)
@msshveikin 7 жыл бұрын
I understand, but I want to see as will look
@4xcrypto 7 жыл бұрын
would this be a good lens for real estate photo & video?
@christopherfrost 7 жыл бұрын
On a full-frame camera, yes
@legdonkey 7 жыл бұрын
Please review sony 16-35 F2.8 GM,thanks
@diegoflai 7 жыл бұрын
You're very cool. :)
@EnnTomi1 7 жыл бұрын
849$
@FPerez-ti5kj 7 жыл бұрын
Where can I find a canon 5d mark 2 for $500 😩
@MrJiezchou 7 жыл бұрын
vietnam
@FPerez-ti5kj 7 жыл бұрын
Tuấn Vũ Nguyễn really!?
@Cesar-ht5uz 7 жыл бұрын
maybe in ebay, amazon, it is really difficult to find one here in the comment section in youtube :D
@MrJiezchou 7 жыл бұрын
yes 500-600$
@FPerez-ti5kj 7 жыл бұрын
Tuấn Vũ Nguyễn any link available?
@jkohero 7 жыл бұрын
I can't believe this lens is sharper in APSC than FF.
@Rationalific 7 жыл бұрын
+J Koh: It seems that (as is common in lenses) the center area of the lens is sharp and the edges are not as sharp, and thus since the crop sensor does not show the extreme edges, it looks sharper in APS-C. (If it were pretty much the same quality from center to edge - which is rare for a lens - then it would most likely look better on a full-frame camera.)
@jkohero 7 жыл бұрын
Yes you are right.
@TheSalami 7 жыл бұрын
I have no money
@IPDomino 7 жыл бұрын
1st
@mike_MKvipPhoto 7 жыл бұрын
Zero distortion? Ridiculous! Everything I've seen of this lens until now certainly suggests otherwise. Laowa should take a long, hard look at the IrIX 15mm ƒ/2.4 ( www.flickr.com/photos/mike-mkvip/albums/72157687170047476 ) which is also sharper (especially in the corners), has an electronic aperture and costs about $300 less. I can live with the half stop less light...
@Macreando 7 жыл бұрын
I definitely prefer my Irix 15, even with adapter. Actually it costs half the money and now it has ACR profile.
@angelisone 6 жыл бұрын
I returned it back for full refund because lens does NOT stop right infinity. They are only building lenses for beginners to use so QA is not there. If any manual lenses turned passed INFINITY, do not buy suggested be ATG.
@christopherfrost 6 жыл бұрын
Very few lenses stop right at infinity - most of them go a little past infinity to help them cope with certain atmospheric conditions
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