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Laowa · Full frame · Prime · Third-party
Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D (manual)
FOCAL 15mmAPERTURE f/2WEIGHT 500gFILTER 72mm
AstrophotographyLandscapeManual focus
New ≈£699
Used at MPB*£354–409
Overview
The Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D (manual) is a full frame 15mm f/2 prime lens made in 3 mounts. It weighs about 500g and takes 72mm filters. It is manual focus only.
It's a strong choice for astrophotography, landscape. Wide (14–24mm equivalent) and fast (f/2.8 or brighter) to gather starlight.
In our database it fits 55 camera bodies natively. Approximate new price is £699; used at MPB it sells for £354–409 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).
Specifications
| Brand | Laowa |
| Mounts | Sony E / FE (Third-party (manual focus)), Nikon Z (Third-party (manual focus)), Canon RF / RF-S (Third-party (manual focus)) |
| Coverage | Full frame |
| Focal length | 15mm |
| Equivalent on Full frame | 15mm |
| Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5) | 23mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 |
| Focus | Manual |
| Stabilisation | No |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Weight | ≈500 g |
| Filter thread | 72 mm |
| Approx. new price | £699 |
| Used at MPB (Sony E / FE) | £354 |
| Used at MPB (Nikon Z) | £409 |
| Used at MPB (Canon RF / RF-S) | None listed |
Compatible camera bodies
55 native
Sony Alpha A1 II2024 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £4,519Sony Alpha A9 III2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £2,999Sony Alpha A7R V2022 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,859Sony Alpha A7S III2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,789Canon EOS R5 Mark II2024 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £3,199Canon EOS R32021 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £2,099Canon EOS R52020 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,239Nikon Z82023 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £2,229Nikon Z92021 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £2,449Sony Alpha A67002023 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,089Sony Alpha A7 IV2021 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,059Sony Alpha A7C II2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,409Sony Alpha A7 V2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £2,039Sony Alpha A7 III2018 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £339Sony Alpha A7R III2017 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £674Sony Alpha A7R IV2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £999Sony Alpha A7C2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £894Sony Alpha A64002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £464Canon EOS R102022 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £699Canon EOS R72022 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £664Canon EOS R82023 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £789Canon EOS R6 Mark II2022 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,369Canon EOS R6 Mark III2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,779Canon EOS R62020 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £809Canon EOS R2018 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £504Canon EOS RP2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £334Nikon Z50 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £624Nikon Z5 II2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,009Nikon Z6 III2024 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,489Nikon Zf2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,179Nikon Z fc2021 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £499Nikon Z6 II2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £609Nikon Z62018 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £469Nikon Z72018 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £699Nikon Z52020 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £509Nikon Z502019 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £349Sony Alpha A12021 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £2,439Sony Alpha A9 II2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,189Sony Alpha A92017 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £654Sony Alpha A7C R2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,559Sony ZV-E12023 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,339Sony ZV-E102021 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £444Sony ZV-E10 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £734Sony FX302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £1,269Sony FX32021 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £2,479Sony Alpha A66002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · new ≈—Sony Alpha A61002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £439Sony Alpha A65002016 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £369Canon EOS R12024 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · new ≈£6,399Canon EOS R502023 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £244Canon EOS R1002023 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £394Canon EOS R50 V2025 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £459Canon EOS R5 C2022 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £2,049Nikon Z7 II2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £924Nikon Z302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £474
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Where to buy
*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D (manual) is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.
MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Which cameras is the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D (manual) compatible with?
It's available for Sony E / FE, Nikon Z, Canon RF / RF-S. Native bodies here include Sony Alpha A1 II, Sony Alpha A9 III, Sony Alpha A7R V, Sony Alpha A7S III, Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Canon EOS R3.
Is the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D (manual) weather sealed?
No, it has no weather sealing; protect it in rain.
Does the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D (manual) have image stabilisation?
No. Use a camera with in-body stabilisation (IBIS) for steady hand-held shots.
What is the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D (manual) best for?
Astrophotography, Landscape. Wide (14–24mm equivalent) and fast (f/2.8 or brighter) to gather starlight.