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 Lens Canon EFfrom Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens Canon EFis 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.

EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/22    +/- 11mm of Shift, 360° Rotation    Two Aspherical Elements    Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements    Anti-Reflection Coating    65mm-Diameter Image Circle    Manual Focus Design, 7.9" Min. Focus    5-Blade Diaphragm

Ultra-wide lens is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras but 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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. (15mm Shift) Is the red line the version within 15 blades?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift for Canon EF with the red ring on the lens has the aperture with 14 blades.

Q: 2. For EF mount, is the aperture set on the lens or in-camera?

A: The aperture would be set on the lens and the camera would need to be in manual mode.

Q: 3. Can this lens be used with the Laowa Magic Format Converter for Canon EF to Fuji GFX?

A: Yes, the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens for Canon EF would be compatible for use with the Venus Optics Laowa Magic Format Converter for Canon EF to Fuji GFX.

Q: 4. the teleconverters do work on the canon 17mm, 24mm tilt shift lenses so are you saying they do not work on the Laowa?

A: Canon only recommends the use of their teleconverters on specific L-series telephoto lenses, and attempting to connect them to a lens for which it is not designed may damage the front element on the teleconverter, the rear element on the lens, or both. We cannot test and cannot confirm if the Canon teleconverter may be used with this lens. If you own a Canon teleconverter, you may try to test it at your own risk, but do note that damage to either item would not be covered by either Canon or Venus Optics.

Q: 5. 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: 6. Does this lens come with a hood?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift for L Mount does not include a lens hood.

Q: 7. Can the F mount work with the Nikon Z F-mount Adapter?

A: Yes, you may use the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift Lens for Nikon F with the Nikon FTZ II adapter.

Q: 8. It appears from the description that this lens is not a true tilt/shift lens, only a shift lens. How is this even useful?

A: This Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lens does not offer tilt options; it is, as the name implies, a shift lens only. It's a specialty lens used for certain effects.

Q: 9. does B&H sell a filter system for the Laowa 15mm shift lens?

A: For the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift Lens for Sony E Mount there is the Venus Optics H&Y 100mm Magnetic Filter Holder Set for 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens, BH #VEFILHOF1545 (https://bhpho.to/3TwYYfk).

Q: 10. 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.