Is This Lens for Landscapes or Macro? The Answer Is Yes!

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Thanks to Westcott, PetaPixel's preferred lighting partner. If you want to light close-up shots in the field like Chris Niccolls, get the following (they're what he uses!): L60B LED Light: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/l60-b-bi-color-cob-led-60w?sca_ref=4142132.p5qzF50h12 NP-F Battery Grip: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/l60-b-u60-b-battery-grip-with-np-f-adapter?sca_ref=4142132.p5qzF50h12 — Laowa’s new 15mm f/4.5 0.5x Macro has electrical communication with some mounts, impressive close-focus capabilities, and a surprisingly low price. PetaPixel’s Chris Niccolls went out to shoot some flowers and see if this lens can do double duty as a landscape and macro lens. Read the full review: https://petapixel.com/2025/05/31/laowa-15mm-f-4-5-macro-review-is-it-a-landscape-or-macro-lens-yes/ -- Sign up for a PetaPixel Membership and download full-resolution RAW and JPEG sample images here: https://petapixel.com/sample-galleries/ Rental equipment provided by The Camera Store: https://www.thecamerastore.com PetaPixel exclusively uses Audio.com music in our YouTube show: https://audiio.com/petapixel Check out our PetaPixel Shirts at: https://store.petapixel.com 0:00 - Intro 1:01 - Design and Handling 2:15 - Mounts and Limitations 2:57 - Lighting 4:44 - Sharpness 5:51 - Flare and Sunstars 6:57 - Bokeh 7:41 - Video 8:15 - Should you buy it?