New lens: Laowa 20mm f4 Zero-D Shift

New wide angle shift lens

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Venus Lens has announced the Laowa 20mm f4 Zero-D Shift lens.Canon EF/R, Nikon F/Z, Sony E, Fuji G, L and Pentax K mounts, Fully manual lens has ±11mm of shift (±8mm on Fuji G).

The list price (US) for the 20/4 is $1299

The lens is fully manual. Keith has been testing this lens

Full lens reviews

• Detailed Laowa Laowa 20mm f4 Zero-D review
• Video review (~26 mins) Laowa 20mm shift

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Venus Optics: Laowa 20mm f4 Zero-D Shift

Press info:

Anhui China, 28 March 2022 – Venus Optics, the manufacturer that specialized in making unique camera lenses, is presenting a new Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift, expanding its shift lens line-up.

Laowa 20mm f4 Zero-D Shift

On top of the fascinating ultra-wide angle of view, the lens delivers incredible sharpness with close-to-zero optical distortion (Zero-D). A ±11mm shift amount on full-frame (±8mm on Medium Format) allows architecture photographers to have maximum control on the perspective.

The lens also comes with a rotatable lens hood for avoiding flare and protecting the front lens element.

Pair with the special design lens support*, it can now create perfect high-res stitching with ease. This carefully crafted lens can absolutely satisfy professional users for both architectures, interior and landscape works

Key Features:

• 20mm Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens
• ±11mm Shift Amount (8mm on G mount)
• Outstanding Optical Performance
• “Zero” Distortion
• 14-blade Aperture
• Close Focusing Distance
• 82mm Filter Thread
• Rotatable Lens hood
• Special Design Lens Support*

*Not included, sold separately.

20mm Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens

With a 94.4° angle of view and up to 117° for panorama photography, giving you an option to capture the whole scene with one shot. It is ideal for architectural and interior photography to balance the subject and the surrounding with a pleasing ratio.

±11mm Shift Amount

With its large image circle, the maximum possible shift amount of the lens is ±11mm for full-frame camera and ±8mm for medium format camera. Sufficient shift capability allows photographers to correct converging vertical lines created by distance.

By changing the perspective of the lens, straight architecture can be easily maintained.

Outstanding Optical Performance

This lens has 16 elements in 11 groups with 2 aspherical elements and 3 ED elements, bringing impressive control on chromatic aberration and ensuring the image sharpness is consistent from the center to the edge.

“Zero” Distortion

As one of the “Zero-D” members, the distortion is nearly zero. Any straight lines can be maintained from corner to corner. It is a must-have advantage for architectural, commercial and interior photographers which not just saving effort in post-editing, it also prevents any issues.

14-blade Aperture

The 14-blade aperture produces a pleasant 14-point Sunstar for commercial architecture photography. It also able creates smooth circular bokeh when shooting close focus subject.

Close Focusing Distance

Apart from far-away architecture, Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift also supports capturing very close objects with a 22cm minimum focusing distance. A wide-angle macro style images can be created.

82mm Filter

Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is designed with 82mm filter thread which a screw-in filter can be used. Photographers can now use a lighter and more compact setup when compared to a heavier and more expensive filter holder.

Laowa 20mm f4 Zero-D Shift Specifications

See Keith’s review and video for far more info