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Archive 2017 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons

  
 
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p.6 #1 · p.6 #1 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


Chuck Coyne wrote:
Received my Laowa 15mm lens today from B&H. I had put it on preorder just a few days ago so I guess that anyone that was on preorder will receive one. I will hopefully get a chance to test it out this weekend. I really like the feel of it on the A7r2. The small size and light weight for a 15mm f/2 lens is very impressive and the fact that it will take regular 72mm filters is great.

Chuck


Look forward to hearing your results Chuck!



Sep 13, 2017 at 03:03 PM
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p.6 #2 · p.6 #2 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


I think this lens does not get enough love despite being one of the most interesting, versatile and also original FE lenses that have been released so far.
So I thought I share some of the shots I recently took with this lens.
Some are also in the [email protected], but not all, so here we go:

Taken at minimum focus distance @f/2 close to my garage on my way to work

Drops by Bastian.K

Taken at an actually rather shady train station:

Last train by Bastian.K

Yes, there is bokeh with a 15mm f/2.0 lens and I think it is also quite nice:

1925 by Bastian.K

A Milkyway shot from Fuerteventura (sky was pretty hazy to be honest):

Peak by Bastian.K

The Queensferry Crossing that just opened in Scotland (f/8):

Queensferry Crossing by Bastian.K



Sep 13, 2017 at 04:15 PM
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p.6 #3 · p.6 #3 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


Bastian.. all I can say is very convincing!


Sep 13, 2017 at 05:28 PM
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p.6 #4 · p.6 #4 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


BastianK wrote:
I think this lens does not get enough love despite being one of the most interesting, versatile and also original FE lenses that have been released so far.
So I thought I share some of the shots I recently took with this lens.
Some are also in the [email protected], but not all, so here we go:

Taken at minimum focus distance @f/2 close to my garage on my way to work
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4342/36896853545_64dc42261a_b.jpg
Drops by Bastian.K

Taken at an actually rather shady train station:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4362/36493506596_fcfaebe811_b.jpg
Last train by Bastian.K

Yes, there is bokeh with a 15mm f/2.0 lens and I think it is also quite nice:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4413/36667703762_ba52af5a56_b.jpg
1925 by Bastian.K

A Milkyway
...Show more

Love the second backlit image @BastianK!
Very unique perspective you can only get with an ultra wide at very close distance.



Sep 13, 2017 at 05:31 PM
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p.6 #5 · p.6 #5 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


Fred Miranda wrote:
Love the second backlit image @BastianK@!
Very unique perspective you can only get with an ultra wide at very close distance.

Thanks @Fred Miranda@!

Funny thing is: except for the 5th shot none of these would have been possible like this with any other lens (4th maybe with the Sigma 14mm 1.8).



Sep 14, 2017 at 12:55 AM
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I never thought Alhambra beer was famous outside Spain... one of my favourites that we make here locally (tha 1925 edition)

BastianK wrote:
I think this lens does not get enough love despite being one of the most interesting, versatile and also original FE lenses that have been released so far.
So I thought I share some of the shots I recently took with this lens.
Some are also in the [email protected], but not all, so here we go:

Taken at minimum focus distance @f/2 close to my garage on my way to work
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4342/36896853545_64dc42261a_b.jpg
Drops by Bastian.K

Taken at an actually rather shady train station:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4362/36493506596_fcfaebe811_b.jpg
Last train by Bastian.K

Yes, there is bokeh with a 15mm f/2.0 lens and I think it is also quite nice:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4413/36667703762_ba52af5a56_b.jpg
1925 by Bastian.K

A Milkyway
...Show more



Sep 14, 2017 at 01:01 AM
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dgpfotografia wrote:
I never thought Alhambra beer was famous outside Spain... one of my favourites that we make here locally (tha 1925 edition)

The shot was taken on Ibiza, which should be Spain ;-)
It was the most beautiful bottle we managed to find (short of way more expensive stuff) :-)



Sep 14, 2017 at 01:22 AM
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p.6 #8 · p.6 #8 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


Thanks Bastian for the epic images!

For everyone information, B&H is just running out-of-stock but another batch will arrive soon. Feel free to drop a preorder there.



Sep 14, 2017 at 03:06 AM
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BastianK wrote:
The shot was taken on Ibiza, which should be Spain ;-)
It was the most beautiful bottle we managed to find (short of way more expensive stuff) :-)


Indeed it is... yes, the beers are expensive. the Alhambra 1925 is the special edition of the normal Alhambra, it tastes better and has a better presentation, for a price... other brands have also their special editions now here in Spain...




Sep 14, 2017 at 07:15 AM
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p.6 #10 · p.6 #10 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


Cool shots Bastian. I got mine a few days ago but haven't been able to take it out of its shrink-wrap. The three included filters seem to be a nice touch, hope there isn't too much color casting with the ND1000. Have never used a 10-stop ND filter before. Should be fun! Hope to shoot with it a bit starting late next week.


Sep 15, 2017 at 03:47 AM
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p.6 #11 · p.6 #11 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


Thanks for the support! Look forward to seeing the nice images!!


Sep 15, 2017 at 06:59 AM
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p.6 #12 · p.6 #12 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


Some 15/2 images shot by our Chinese photographers..

http://www.venuslens.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAOWA-15mm-f2-ShellTown-1.jpg

http://www.venuslens.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAOWA-15mm-f2-ShellTown-3.jpg
http://www.venuslens.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAOWA-15mm-f2-ShellTown-2.jpg



Sep 15, 2017 at 07:01 AM
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p.6 #13 · p.6 #13 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


kevin_laowa wrote:
Thanks Bastian for the epic images!

For everyone information, B&H is just running out-of-stock but another batch will arrive soon. Feel free to drop a preorder there.


Kevin where is the best place to order from Australia?



Sep 15, 2017 at 07:27 AM
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p.6 #14 · p.6 #14 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


DavidBM wrote:
Kevin where is the best place to order from Australia?



Hi David,

Radbitz is our local distributor and you may find from below link the dealers who carry our products. Thanks for support!

http://radbitz.com/laowa/

Kevin




Sep 16, 2017 at 01:14 AM
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p.6 #15 · p.6 #15 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


A lens with very few creative limitations, one that adds something new to the repertoire.


Sep 16, 2017 at 02:58 AM
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p.6 #16 · p.6 #16 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


BastianK wrote:
The shot was taken on Ibiza, which should be Spain ;-)
It was the most beautiful bottle we managed to find (short of way more expensive stuff) :-)


@BastianK,
Can you confirm this for me? I know the official lens specifications lists a 9-blade aperture, I can only count 7 on my lens (seven straight blades). I also get a 14-point sunstar which indicates 7 blades instead of 9.




Sep 19, 2017 at 10:06 PM
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Fred Miranda wrote:
@BastianK@,
Can you confirm this for me? I know the official lens specifications lists a 9-blade aperture, I can only count 7 on my lens (seven straight blades). I also get a 14-point sunstar which indicates 7 blades instead of 9.



FWIW I was told 7 when I asked them ages ago to put in 10.
I might actually prefer 7 to 9 for a lens like this. !4 points is nice than 18 IMHO.

EDIT the Germans are all asleep now I expect, but looking at Bastian's review his copy has 7 blades and14 point stars...



Sep 19, 2017 at 11:01 PM
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p.6 #18 · p.6 #18 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


Thanks for confirming this David. I actually like the 7 'straight' blades for a 14-point sunstar.
Laowa should update this info on their official site because all retail stores copy the specs from them,



Sep 19, 2017 at 11:58 PM
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Fred Miranda wrote:
Thanks for confirming this David. I actually like the 7 'straight' blades for a 14-point sunstar.
Laowa should update this info on their official site because all retail stores copy the specs from them,

I still think they should upgrade to 10 straight blades and after that update the specs on their homepage



Sep 20, 2017 at 12:45 AM
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p.6 #20 · p.6 #20 · Laowa 15mm f/2 FE: Rolling Review and Comparisons


Although both share the same seven aperture blades, the Laowa's sunstar is more defined thanks to the straight shape (versus rounded)

Here is a comparison with the 12-24G @ 15mm f/11 vs Laowa 15/2 @ f/11 (sunstar)




12-24G (TOP)




Sep 20, 2017 at 03:11 PM
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