Announced: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens for Canon EF/RF, Nikon F/Z, Sony FE (the world’s widest shift lens)


Today Venus Optics released the previously rumored and “world’s widest shift lens” Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens for Canon EF, Nikon F, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Sony FE mounts. For now, pre-orders are open only at the official Laowa online store and this is the fastest way to get the new lens (the first 100 orders will get a free bag). Adorama and B&H will open their pre-orders in a few weeks. Sample photos can be downloaded here (more sample photos available on the product page under the gallery tab). The full press release can be found here.



Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D shift lens additional information:

NameLaowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
Focal Length15mm
Max. Aperturef/4.5
Angle of View110°
Shift CapabilityFull Frame: ± 11mm of shift
Medium Format: ± 8mm of shift
Format CompatibilityFull Frame
Lens Structure17 elements in 11 groups
Aperture Blades5
Min. Focusing Distance20 cm
Focus ModeManual Focus
Filter Thread– –
Dimensions79 x 103 mm
Weight597g
MountsCanon EF & RF / Nikon F & Z / Sony E

Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens design diagram:


MTF charts:


Via NikonRumors

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