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Black pancake lens for L mount, compact cylindrical shape, matte finish, 15mm ultra-wide

Venus Optics

Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie Pancake Lens for L Mount, Black

SKU CH-YZ02-EWWV8

Ultra-wide 15mm pancake lens for L-mount with 110° view, 13 elements in 9 groups, 12 cm close focus and 140 g weight

  • Exceptional sharpness from 13 elements in 9 groups
  • Ultra-wide 110° angle of view for expansive scenes
  • Weighs only 4.9 oz (140g) for effortless portability
  • Creative 5-blade sunstar effects in bright conditions
  • Close focusing at 12 cm for unique perspectives

Ultra-wide L-mount pancake

The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie is a fixed focal-length lens for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras. It weighs 140g and measures 4.9 oz, making it small enough to serve as a protective cap when not in use. The 110° angle of view suits landscape, architecture and street photographers who value an ultra-wide perspective in a minimal package.

Fixed aperture behaviour

The lens operates at a constant f/5 aperture with a 5-blade diaphragm that produces distinct sunstar effects from point light sources. Exposure does not change while focusing, and the optical formula uses 13 elements in 9 groups to maintain sharpness across the frame. Because the aperture cannot be stopped down, depth of field and light intake remain identical at every shooting distance.

Pre-purchase checks

Confirm your camera uses the L mount and covers a full-frame sensor; crop-sensor bodies will narrow the 110° field of view. The minimum focus distance is 12 cm, so subjects closer than that cannot be brought to sharp focus. There is no electronic coupling, so aperture metadata will not be recorded and automatic exposure modes may be limited. Buyers who need variable aperture, autofocus or filter threads should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Exceptional sharpness from 13 elements in 9 groups
  • Ultra-wide 110° angle of view for expansive scenes
  • Weighs only 4.9 oz (140g) for effortless portability
  • Creative 5-blade sunstar effects in bright conditions
  • Close focusing at 12 cm for unique perspectives

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much does the 140 g Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie add to the weight of a full-frame L-mount body for all-day carry?

At only 140 g (4.9 oz) the pancake lens adds barely any heft, so a typical full-frame L-mount camera stays light enough for comfortable all-day shooting.

Does the lens need any extra accessories — filters, hood or adapter — to start shooting on an L-mount camera?

It mounts directly to any L-mount body with no adapter required; the 5-blade aperture and fixed f/5 design mean there are no aperture-ring accessories to buy either.

Will the 110° angle of view and 12 cm close focus still work if I keep using my existing L-mount camera?

Yes — the 110° ultra-wide perspective and 12 cm minimum focus distance are optical properties of the lens itself, so they perform identically on any L-mount camera you already own.

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