Laowa 15 mm f/4,5 Zero-D Shift for Sony E

The Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens

The Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift is, at the time of its release, the world's widest perspective correction lens for full-frame cameras with the Sony E bayonet. The engineers at Venus Optics have once again pushed the boundaries of the photography world. Near-zero distortion, 11mm correction, 360 Shift Module rotation, and extraordinary image quality make this lens ideal for architecture and interior photography. Shooting skyscrapers has never been as easy and fun as it is now.

Main Features

• The widest full-frame Shift lens in the world
• Shift range of 11 mm
• 360 rotation of the Shift module, makes it easy to create panoramas
• Maximum image field 65 mm covers medium format sensors such as Fujifilm GFX
• Zero-D, or near-zero distortion
• Exceptional image quality
• Extremely short focusing distance of 20 cm
• Aperture design that creates a star filter effect (10-pointed stars)

The World's Widest Shift

The angle of view of the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens is 110 degrees. The wide perspective gives photographers great flexibility when shooting architecture and interiors in confined and tight spaces.

Perspective Control

The maximum lens shift value is 11 mm for a full-frame camera and 8 mm for a medium format camera (e.g., Fujifilm GFX / Hasselblad X1D). The Shift option allows photographers to easily correct perspective to eliminate distortion and achieve straight lines in their images.

The 11mm maximum shift value gives photographers the ability to create extremely precise and wide panoramic images.

Exceptional Image Quality

The heart of the lens consists of 17 optical elements arranged in 11 groups. Two aspherical lenses, three extra-low dispersion glasses, and new coatings reduce chromatic aberration, distortion, flare, and ghosting to a minimum that is invisible to the naked eye.

No Distortion

The image generated by the lens is full of detail, color, and contrast. Venus Optics Zero-D lenses are ideal for architectural photography because all straight lines are preserved.

A Close Encounter with Reality

The minimum focusing distance allows you to approach the subject at a distance of 20 cm. This creates many interesting possibilities for macro photography and makes it easier to create multi-plane frames with a unique perspective.

Perfect 10-Point Stars

When you close the 5-blade aperture, you get the effect of aesthetically pleasing and well-defined 10-point stars. They appear in the photo in place of the sun or other light sources, such as street lamps, car headlights, or Christmas tree lights.

360 Rotation

An additional ring allows you to rotate the lens 360 degrees and reposition the Shift mechanism. This feature makes it easy to take a complex series of panoramic shots in horizontal and vertical positions.

Pod Mount

Venus Optics has designed a special bracket that allows the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens to be mounted directly on a tripod. It keeps the optical axis unchanged, avoiding parallax error when shooting panoramic images.

Stand mount not included

100mm Filter Holder

For photographers and filmmakers who cannot imagine working without ND filters, Laowa has prepared a special magnetic holder. It allows the use of large rectangular filters with a width of 100 mm.

Magnetic holder not included

Specification

• Model: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
• Mount: Sony E
• Image coverage: full frame (35mm)
• Maximum imaging field: 65 mm
• Shift range:
  • 11 mm for full-frame sensor
  • 8 mm for medium format sensor
• Shift module rotation: 360 degrees
• Focal length: 15 mm
• Viewing angle: 110 degrees (127.6 degrees when using the shift option)
• Minimum aperture: f/4.5
• Maximum aperture: f/22
• Number of aperture blades: 5
• Optical design: 17 elements in 11 groups
  • 2 aspherical lenses
  • 3 low dispersion lenses
• Minimum focusing distance: 20 cm
• Focusing: manual
• Dimensions: 79 x 103 mm
• Weight: 690 g
• Colour: black

Kit Contents

• Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens for Sony E
• Decorative lens cap for Sony E
• Decal for the front of the lens
• Decal for the back of the lens