Most macro lenses use long focal lengths to get up close, but the latest lens from Laowa mixes an ultra-wide focal length with close-focusing capabilities for an unusual look. The Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5x Macro is a full-frame lens that mixes the perspective distortion of an ultra-wide with the close-up capabilities of a macro lens.
Because getting in close to a tiny subject increases background blur, many macro lenses don’t show much of the surrounding environment. But Venus Optics says that the new Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5x Macro enables creators to get in close to subjects while still showcasing as much of the background environment as possible.
