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

EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format

Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/22

+/- 11mm of Shift, 360° Rotation

Two Aspherical Elements

Pairing an exceptionally wide field of view with the ability to correct for perspective distortion, the Canon EF-mount Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift from Venus Optics is an ideal lens for architecture and interior applications. The broad 110° angle of view is complemented by an impressive +/- 11mm shift range to compensate for unwanted converging lines and keystone distortion. This shift control is further complemented by a 360° rotation mechanism applying the movements in various directions for to suit both horizontal and vertical orientation shooting. Additionally, as part of the Zero-D lens series, this 15mm f/4.5 also renders scenes with a high degree of accuracy and very low distortion.

In terms of optics, two aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements are featured, which reduce both spherical and chromatic aberrations for high sharpness and clarity. An anti-reflective coating also helps to control flare and ghosting for heightened contrast and color rendering. The lens uses a manual focus design for working with subjects as close a 7.9" away and has a five-blade diaphragm for producing distinct 10-point sun stars.

Ultra-wide lens is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 24mm equivalent focal length. As part of the Zero-D series, this lens has a rectilinear design that renders subjects with minimal distortion in order to suit architectural, interior, and landscape applications. Integrated +/- 11mm of shift adjustment helps to correct perspective distortion and eliminate keystone distortion. Large 65mm-diameter image circle easily covers full-frame sensors without any vignetting. Additionally, this lens can also be adapted to medium format mirrorless cameras (44 x 33mm sensor), where up to +/- 8mm of shift is available. The shift control works in conjunction with 360° of rotation for applying the shift in various directions, benefitting switching between vertical and horizontal shooting orientations, and the rotation mechanism has click stops at 15° increments for intuitive handling. Two aspherical elements limit spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and accurate rendering. Three extra-low dispersion elements reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for increased clarity and color neutrality. Updated anti-reflective coating suppresses flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions. Manual focusing design and a minimum focusing distance of 7.9" suits working with close-up subjects. Five-blade diaphragm produces distinct 10-point sun stars and specular highlights when stopped-down and photographing point light sources. Compatible with optional Shift Lens Support for more balanced mounting and to better enable using the lens for shift-type stitched panorama shooting without parallax error.

Focal Length	15mm
Maximum Aperture	f/4.5
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Lens Mount	Canon EF
Format Compatibility	Full-Frame
Angle of View	110°
Tilt-Shift	+/- 11 mm Shift
Minimum Focus Distance	7.9" / 20 cm
Optical Design	17 Elements in 11 Groups
Diaphragm Blades	5
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Image Stabilization	No
Tripod Collar	Removable (Optional)
Filter Size	None
Dimensions (ø x L)	3.1 x 4.1" / 79 x 103 mm
Weight	1.3 lb / 597 g

Package Weight	2.395 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	7.2 x 4.95 x 4.5"

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