Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift

World's widest full-frame shift lens

Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
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LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 17
Durability 16
Price 15
Usability 16
Brand Venus Optics
Model VE1545S

Key Features

OPTICS 17 elements in 11 groups with 2 aspherical and 3 extra-low dispersion elements
SHIFT u00b111mm shift capability for perspective control and architectural photography
ZERO-D Zero-Distortion design for straight lines in architectural subjects
APERTURE 5-blade diaphragm creating 10-point sunstars
FOCUS Manual focus only with 20cm minimum focusing distance
COVERAGE Full-frame coverage with 110-degree angle of view
ROTATION 360-degree rotation mechanism for shift orientation
BUILD All-metal lens barrel construction
COATING Frog Eye Coating for dust and water repellency
MOUNT Available for Canon EF/RF, Nikon F/Z, Sony E, Pentax K, L-mount
FILTER No front filter thread due to bulbous element
STABILIZATION None (Manual lens)
WEIGHT Approximately 597g depending on mount

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Manual aperture control
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Fully manual lens
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present No official weather sealing rating

How-to Use Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 15mm
Aperture f/4.5 - f/22
Angle of View 110 degrees
Format Compatibility Full Frame
Min Focus Distance 20cm
Optical Design 17 elements in 11 groups
Diaphragm Blades 5
Shift Capability u00b111mm
Focus Type Manual
Filter Thread None
Dimensions 79 x 103mm
Weight 597g