Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Ultra Wide-Angle MF/FF Lens

The Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Ultra Wide-Angle Lens stands as the world's widest shift lens for both full-frame and medium format cameras. This precision optical instrument combines an expansive 110° field of view with ±11mm shift capability, delivering unprecedented perspective control while maintaining nearly zero distortion throughout its massive 65mm image circle.

Key Specifications

• Lens Mount(s): Sony E, Canon RF, Canon EF, Nikon Z, L mount, Fuji GFX or Hasselblad XCD
  
• Sensor Coverage: Full Frame & Medium Format
  
• Image Circle Ø: 65mm / 2.56"
  
• Focal Length (FoV): 15mm (110°)
  
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5
  
• Aperture Blades: 
  
  • 14-blade (red ring): Full Frame & Medium Format
    
  • 5-blade (blue ring): Full Frame only
    
• Shift Amount: ±11mm (FF), ±8mm (MF)
  
• 360° Rotation with 15° click stops
  
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
  
• Minimum Focus Distance: 20cm / 7.87"
  
• Dimensions: Ø79 x 103mm / Ø3.11" x 4.06"
  
• Weight: 597g / 1.32lbs
  

*** Dimensions and weight refers to the Canon EF (DSLR) mount. Mirrorless mounts are longer in length with a slight increase in weight due to the extra spacing that is required ***

** Filters can be accommodated with an optional 100mm filter system **
** Optional Panoramic Shift Lens Support - available via special import request **

Engineered for architectural excellence, this lens delivers exceptional optical performance across its remarkable shift range. The sophisticated design incorporating 17 elements in 11 groups with two aspherical elements ensures edge-to-edge sharpness and virtually eliminates distortion—critical for maintaining straight lines in architectural photography. Available in both 14-blade (red ring) and 5-blade (blue ring) aperture configurations, photographers can choose between refined 14-point or distinctive 10-point sunstar effects.

Meticulous design choices enhance precision and control in professional applications. The extensive shift mechanism allows photographers to correct converging lines, expand compositional possibilities, and create seamless panoramic images. Complementing this functionality, the 360° rotation capability with positive 15° click stops enables precise positioning along any axis, facilitating both architectural correction and creative expression. The remarkably close 20cm minimum focusing distance further expands creative possibilities, combining shift capabilities with wide-angle close-up photography.

System versatility extends through comprehensive mount options, including medium format compatibility. The extraordinary 65mm image circle provides full-frame sensors with substantial shift headroom while offering medium format systems ±8mm shift capability. This unique combination of ultra-wide field of view and extensive image coverage brings revolutionary perspective control to virtually all major camera systems—including Fuji GFX and Hasselblad XCD—providing capabilities previously unavailable at this focal length.

Notable features include

• World's widest shift lens for full-frame and medium format
  
• Ultra wide field of view with a large 65mm image circle
  
• Zero distortion optical design
  
• ±11mm shift capability (full-frame)
  
• 360° rotation with positive click stops
  
• 14-blade or 5-blade aperture options
  
• Extremely close 20cm focusing distance
  
• Comprehensive mount compatibility
  
• Exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness

This specialized optical tool redefines possibilities in architectural, interior, and landscape photography. Its unprecedented combination of ultra-wide field of view, extensive shift capability, and distortion-free rendering makes it invaluable for professionals demanding precise perspective control without compromise. Whether capturing soaring structures, expansive interiors, or creative wide-angle compositions, this lens delivers exceptional results while maintaining maximum image quality and spatial integrity.

Aperture Options

The Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens is available in two distinct versions

• 14-blade aperture (red ring): Creates refined 14-point sunstars with smoother, rounder bokeh. Compatible with both full frame and medium format systems.
• 5-blade aperture (blue ring): Produces distinctive 10-point sunstars with more defined bokeh. Compatible with full frame systems only.

Both versions deliver exceptional optical performance, allowing you to choose based on your preferred artistic effect.

World's Widest Shift Lens

The Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift offers a 110° angle of view with a large ⌀ 65mm image circle. This ultra-wide perspective and shift capability, provides photographers freedom in framing the subject and background. Ideal for capturing towering skyscrapers, grand architectural structures, and interior spaces.

Exceptional Shift Range

This lens offers ±11mm shift for full-frame cameras and ±8mm for medium format systems (Fujifilm GFX/Hasselblad XCD). This capability removes perspective distortion, ensuring straight vertical lines when photographing architecture and interiors. Unlike post-processing corrections that sacrifice image area, this optical solution preserves image quality and composition throughout the frame. The shift range also enables photographers to expand their field of view by stitching multiple shifted images together. This creates distinctive compositional possibilities and extraordinary panoramic perspectives.

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Zero Distortion

The advanced optical design (17 elements in 11 groups with 2 aspherical elements) virtually eliminates distortion across the entire frame. Engineered to ensure straight lines and crisp edges, crucial for architectural and interior photography.

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Extremely Close Focusing Distance

A 20cm close-focus capability enables macro-like photography while maintaining the benefits of a wide-angle perspective, significantly expanding creative possibilities.

360° Rotation

Featuring a convenient rotation mechanism activated by a silver unlock button, this lens allows complete control over shift direction. The barrel rotates a full 360° with precise 15° click stops, making composition effortless in both landscape and portrait orientations.

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