Pairing an exceptionally wide angle of view with the ability to correct for perspective distortion, the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for FUJIFILM GFXfrom Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for FUJIFILM GFXis an ideal lens for architectural and interior photography. Offered here in a FUJIFILM G-mount, the lens's broad 94° angle of view is complemented by an impressive +/- 11mm shift range to compensate for unwanted converging lines and keystone distortion. Additionally, as part of the Zero-D lens series, this lens 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. A water-repellent "frog eye" coating also protects the front lens element from water droplets and moisture. The lens uses a manual focus design for working with subjects as close as 9.8" away and has a fourteen-blade diaphragm for producing smooth and circular bokeh as well as specular highlights when stopped-down and photographing point light sources.

FUJIFILM G Mount    16mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22    +/- 11mm of Shift    Two Aspherical Elements    Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements    Water-Repellent Lens Coating    Manual Focus Design, 9.8" Min. Focus    14-Blade Diaphragm

Ultra-wide 20mm prime is designed for use with FUJIFILM G-mount medium format mirrorless cameras where it provides a 16mm equivalent focal length.

As part of the Zero-D series, this lens has an optical 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 image circle easily covers full-frame sensors without any vignetting. Additionally, this lens can also be adapted to select medium format mirrorless cameras, where up to +/- 8mm of shift is available.

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.

Manual focusing design and a minimum focusing distance of 9.8" suits working with close-up subjects.

Fourteen-blade diaphragm creates smooth and circular bokeh as well as specular highlights when stopped-down and photographing point light sources.

360° rotatable lens hood prevents unwanted lens flare and washed-out images and allows you to adjust the angle of the lens hood to avoid blocking the image during extreme shifts in composition.

Water-resistant "frog eye" coating protects front lens element from water droplets and moisture.

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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will it work with the auto exposure features on my Nikon? (Aperture and Shutter speed priority etc.)

A: There is no auto exposure capability when using the Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Nikon F.

Q: 2. Is there vignetting with the Fuji GFX S100 medium format camera?

A: There have been no reports of vignetting when using this Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for FUJIFILM GFX on the Fujifilm GFX100S camera.

Q: 3. Where would we find MFT Charts (ideally at various apertures bc I heard it's quite soft wide open; much better 2 stops down?)

A: The MFT chart for the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift Lens for FUJIFILM GFX can be found on the Venus Optics website. Please take a look at the following link: https://bhpho.to/3RcFLQh

Q: 4. How would using an optical shift lens (like this one) compare to using perspective crop in photoshop with a wider lens like the Laowa 11mm? I'm asking because they're about the same price but the 11mm could be more versatile and I don't trust myself to perfectly frame photos in the field.

A: Though the 11mm would be a wider view, the distortion would be an issue and harder to work with in post. I would recommend the 15mm Zero-D especially if you are doing interiors due to the fact that if you need a wider view, you can stitch two images and it would still be easier than using the 11mm and trying to correct properly.

Q: 5. what would it take to put it on a sony 77a ?

A: Hi--you would need a lens adapter for Fuji G-mount lens to Sony A-mount camera, but we don't have such an adapter.

Q: 6. Anyway to adapt this for a Pentax 645z?

A: You do have a similar lens in the Pentax mount (VE1228PK ) but unfortunately there is no adapter for Fuji G mount lenses onto Pentax K mount due to very different flange distances.

Q: 7. Is this lens compatible with the Canon teleconverter?

A: No, this is not compatible with a teleconverter. Typically by design, teleconverters only fit on super-telephoto lenses and not wide-angle/ultra-wide lenses.

Q: 8. Can this lens be used with adaptor for canon R mount or Leica Sl2 mount ?

A: Yes the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens for Canon EF can be adapted to a Canon RF mount camera or Leica L mount camera.

Q: 9. I am very curious about the final bullet in the lens overview: "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." Is there an additional shift option?

A: The shift lens support (https://bhpho.to/36d359d) doesn't offer any additional shifting of the lens plane, but allows mounting via the lens, allowing for an easier time with parallax correction during multi-stitch panoramas.

Q: 10. Does an adapter for this lens to Hasselblad X1D camera exist?

A: No, there does not seem to be a lens adapter that allows a Fuji G mount lens to fit onto to a Hasselblad X mount camera.