Key Features
- Ultra-compact 15mm ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Leica M-mount cameras
- Slim Cookie-style pancake design for maximum portability
- Full-frame coverage with an expansive 110° angle of view
- Advanced rectilinear optical design minimizes distortion for architecture and landscape photography
- Multi-layer optical coating reduces flare and ghosting while enhancing contrast
- Manual focus operation with Leica M rangefinder compatibility
- Close minimum focusing distance of 12 cm (4.7") for dramatic perspective effects
- Lightweight all-metal construction with premium silver finish
- Ideal for travel, street, architecture, interiors, landscapes, and everyday photography
- Compatible with Leica M digital and film cameras, as well as M-mount mirrorless adapters
Product Description
The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie Lens for Leica M (Silver) is an exceptionally compact ultra-wide-angle prime lens that combines premium optical performance with an innovative pancake-style design. Nicknamed the "Cookie" lens for its slim profile, it offers photographers an ultra-portable solution without compromising image quality, making it an ideal companion for Leica M cameras.
Its 15mm focal length delivers a dramatic 110° angle of view, allowing photographers to capture expansive landscapes, striking architecture, interiors, cityscapes, and immersive travel scenes. Unlike fisheye lenses, the Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie utilizes a rectilinear optical design, helping maintain straight lines and natural geometry throughout the frame.
The sophisticated optical construction features 13 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion (ED) elements. This advanced design effectively controls chromatic aberration, spherical aberration, and distortion while delivering excellent sharpness and contrast from the center to the edges of the image.
A close minimum focusing distance of just 12 cm (4.7") enables dramatic foreground emphasis and creative ultra-wide compositions with impressive depth. Advanced multi-layer coatings suppress flare and ghosting while preserving vivid colors and excellent contrast, even when shooting in challenging lighting conditions.
Crafted from precision-machined aluminum alloy with a stylish silver finish, the Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie combines durability with an elegant vintage-inspired appearance. Its lightweight construction makes it particularly well suited for travel photographers, street shooters, and Leica enthusiasts who prefer carrying a compact camera system without sacrificing ultra-wide creative possibilities.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Leica M |
| Focal Length | 15mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Construction | 13 elements in 9 groups |
| Special Elements | 2 Aspherical Elements, 3 ED Elements |
| Lens Coating | Multi-Layer Coating |
| Image Format | Full Frame |
| Angle of View | 110° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 12 cm (4.7") |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.23× |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Aperture Blades | 5 |
| Filter Size | 39mm |
| Dimensions | Approx. 59 × 25 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 150 g |
| Construction | All-Metal Body |
| Finish | Silver |
What's Included
- Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie Lens for Leica M (Silver)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Protective Lens Pouch
- User Manual
Ideal For
- Landscape Photography
- Architecture Photography
- Interior Photography
- Travel Photography
- Street Photography
- Cityscape Photography
- Documentary Photography
- Creative Wide-Angle Photography
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Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie Lens for Leica M (Silver)
- Product Code: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie (Leica M, Silver)
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$389.99
Key Features
- Ultra-compact 15mm ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Leica M-mount cameras
- Slim Cookie-style pancake design for maximum portability
- Full-frame coverage with an expansive 110° angle of view
- Advanced rectilinear optical design minimizes distortion for architecture and landscape photography
- Multi-layer optical coating reduces flare and ghosting while enhancing contrast
- Manual focus operation with Leica M rangefinder compatibility
- Close minimum focusing distance of 12 cm (4.7") for dramatic perspective effects
- Lightweight all-metal construction with premium silver finish
- Ideal for travel, street, architecture, interiors, landscapes, and everyday photography
- Compatible with Leica M digital and film cameras, as well as M-mount mirrorless adapters
Product Description
The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie Lens for Leica M (Silver) is an exceptionally compact ultra-wide-angle prime lens that combines premium optical performance with an innovative pancake-style design. Nicknamed the "Cookie" lens for its slim profile, it offers photographers an ultra-portable solution without compromising image quality, making it an ideal companion for Leica M cameras.
Its 15mm focal length delivers a dramatic 110° angle of view, allowing photographers to capture expansive landscapes, striking architecture, interiors, cityscapes, and immersive travel scenes. Unlike fisheye lenses, the Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie utilizes a rectilinear optical design, helping maintain straight lines and natural geometry throughout the frame.
The sophisticated optical construction features 13 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion (ED) elements. This advanced design effectively controls chromatic aberration, spherical aberration, and distortion while delivering excellent sharpness and contrast from the center to the edges of the image.
A close minimum focusing distance of just 12 cm (4.7") enables dramatic foreground emphasis and creative ultra-wide compositions with impressive depth. Advanced multi-layer coatings suppress flare and ghosting while preserving vivid colors and excellent contrast, even when shooting in challenging lighting conditions.
Crafted from precision-machined aluminum alloy with a stylish silver finish, the Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie combines durability with an elegant vintage-inspired appearance. Its lightweight construction makes it particularly well suited for travel photographers, street shooters, and Leica enthusiasts who prefer carrying a compact camera system without sacrificing ultra-wide creative possibilities.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Leica M |
| Focal Length | 15mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Construction | 13 elements in 9 groups |
| Special Elements | 2 Aspherical Elements, 3 ED Elements |
| Lens Coating | Multi-Layer Coating |
| Image Format | Full Frame |
| Angle of View | 110° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 12 cm (4.7") |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.23× |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Aperture Blades | 5 |
| Filter Size | 39mm |
| Dimensions | Approx. 59 × 25 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 150 g |
| Construction | All-Metal Body |
| Finish | Silver |
What's Included
- Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie Lens for Leica M (Silver)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Protective Lens Pouch
- User Manual
Ideal For
- Landscape Photography
- Architecture Photography
- Interior Photography
- Travel Photography
- Street Photography
- Cityscape Photography
- Documentary Photography
- Creative Wide-Angle Photography
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