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. 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.
Below are the key specifications of Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift Lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | Medium Format (44x33mm) | |
| Focal length | 20 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Canon RF, Fujifilm G, L-Mount, Nikon F (FX), Nikon Z, Pentax KAF, Sony FE | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F4 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | Yes | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 14 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 16 | |
| Groups | 11 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 2 aspherical elements, 3 ED elements | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.25 m (9.84″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.17× | |
| Autofocus | No | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | Yes | |
| DoF scale | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 747 g (1.65 lb) | |
| Diameter | 95 mm (3.74″) | |
| Length | 91 mm (3.58″) | |
| Filter thread | 82 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | No | |