p.1 #2 · Venus Optics Laowa 15/4 1:1 macro, did I mention it has Shift too?
15mm FF with 6mm shift capability and a flat front with only a 77mm filterthread....
How is this possible?
And how to reach the 1:1 magnification with 15mm FF? Your object in the lens?
p.1 #4 · Venus Optics Laowa 15/4 1:1 macro, did I mention it has Shift too?
U.C. wrote:
15mm FF with 6mm shift capability and a flat front with only a 77mm filterthread....
How is this possible?
And how to reach the 1:1 magnification with 15mm FF? Your object in the lens?
Min. working distance 0.47 cm (1:1)
I've used my CV15III with a helicoid adapter, and I can get good magnification, I don't know about 1:1.
p.1 #11 · Venus Optics Laowa 15/4 1:1 macro, did I mention it has Shift too?
Aaron D wrote:
Interesting. If its price is comparable to their 2:1 60/2.8, I might have to save up for this. Sadly, news of this looks like it crashed their server.
p.1 #12 · Venus Optics Laowa 15/4 1:1 macro, did I mention it has Shift too?
Was super interested until I saw the shift only works for APS-C and smaller sensors. It's a FF image circle, but not larger than FF. If it had been just a FF shift 15mm lens, is have bought it in an instant. Still, a cool lens.
p.1 #14 · Venus Optics Laowa 15/4 1:1 macro, did I mention it has Shift too?
It says that the shift works only in APS-C but someone took pictures on the 5D without too much issues in the corner. I'm looking forward to seeing full resolution images though.
p.1 #16 · Venus Optics Laowa 15/4 1:1 macro, did I mention it has Shift too?
Do I expect it? No, of course not. However, when I first read the specs it was an insta-buy. Now, it's a maybe buy. On a 15mm prime for my A7 II if be inclined to go smaller, like the CV 15 III, but if reviews show this as having some shift capability and if I can use the macro ability in certain areas I may still get one.
harvey steeves wrote:
so, shift it and crop as little as you can get away with.. You expect a FF shift/macro for $500?
p.1 #19 · Venus Optics Laowa 15/4 1:1 macro, did I mention it has Shift too?
The chinese spec says the MFD is 122mm and the minimum working distance (your subject to 1st element) is 4.7mm. The shift feature is designed for APSC sensor. On a FF sensor there will be severe vignette. IMHO, the best part of this lens is the deep DoF at close up which you won't get with longer macro lenses.
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