Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D vs Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/4 on the 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D, against f/4.5 on the 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift.
- Closest focus: 0.20 m on the 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift, against 0.27 m on the 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D.
- Max magnification: 0.20× on the 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift, against 0.07× on the 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D.
- Weight: 228 g on the 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D, against 597 g on the 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift.
14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D or 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift: which should you buy?
Choose the 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D for its maximum aperture and weight.
Choose the 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift for its closest focus and max magnification.
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| Lowest price today | Not priced in US yet | $1,199 new $640 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 14mm | 15mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 14mm (full frame) | 15mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/4 (best) | f/4.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 13 / 9 | 17 / 11 |
| Aperture blades | 5 | 5 |
| Closest focus | 0.27 m | 0.20 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.07× | 0.20× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Manual focus | Manual focus |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | — | — |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 228 g (best) | 597 g |
| Diameter × length | 58 × 59 mm | 79 × 103 mm |
| Filter thread | 52 mm | — |
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