Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Canon EF

Description

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 Canon EF bayonet . Venus Optics engineers have once again pushed the technological frontier in the world of photography. Near-zero distortion, ±11 mm correction, 360° rotation of the Shift module and extraordinary image quality generated make this lens ideal for photographers specializing in architecture and interior photography. Photographing skyscrapers has never been as easy and fun as it is now.

Main features of the Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens

• the widest full-frame Shift lens in the world
• model compatible with Canon EF bayonet
• shift range of ±11mm
• 360° rotation of the Shift module, makes it easy to create panoramas
• Zero-D, or near-zero distortion
• Exceptional image quality
• extremely short focusing distance of 20 cm
• aperture design giving a star filter effect (14-point stars)
• maximum imaging field of ⌀65 mm also covers medium-format sensors such as Fujifilm GFX

The world’s widest “Shift”

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

Perspective control

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

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

Mid-format compatibility

The Laowa 15 mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens offers a very large imaging field (65 mm), so it will also easily cover the matrices of medium format cameras . Currently, it is the widest lens of its kind for the Fujifilm GFX.

Laova 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift on Fujifilm GFX50R camera (medium format)

No Vignetting at 8 MM shift

Laova 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift on Fujifilm GFX50R camera (medium format)

VERY Mild vignetting when shifted more than 8 MM

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 flare to an invisible minimum to the naked eye.

Zero distortion

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

A close encounter with reality

The minimum focus distance allows you to approach your 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 unique perspective.

Perfect 10-point-stars

When you close the 14-blade aperture, you get the effect of aesthetically pleasing and well-defined 14-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° and reposition the Shift mechanism. This function makes it easier to take a complex series of panoramic photos 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.

Static mount is NOT part of the kit.

Holder for 100mm filters

For photographers and filmmakers who can’t 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 IS NOT PART OF THE KIT.

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Specification

• model: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
• mount: Canon EF
• 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°
• focal length: 15 mm

viewing angle: 110° (127.6° with Shift)

minimum aperture: f/4.5

maximum aperture: f/22

number of aperture blades: 14

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

color: black

Kit contents

• Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens for Canon EF
• decal for the front of the lens
• decal for the back of the lens