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Venus Optics Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift

Sharpness	10.0
Aberrations	10.0
Bokeh	8.0
Handling	10.0
Value	9.0

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Recommended By	Average Price	Average User Rating
100% of reviewers	None indicated	10.00

Venus Optics Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift

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Description:

This lens is an ultra-wide angle lens covering the full-frame format. It is a shift lens, which can be shifted up to 11mm. It is designed to correct perspective distortion when photographing buildings or interiors. The aperture mechanism is manual (i.e. there is no link to the camera's stop-down mechanism).

There are two versions, one with a blue stripe (5 aperture blades) and one with a red stripe (14 aperture blades).

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Image Format Full-frame / 35mm film	Lens Mount Pentax K	Aperture Ring Yes (no A setting)	Diaphragm Manual, 5 blades
Optics 17 elements, 11 groups	Mount Variant K Check camera compatibility	Max. Aperture F4.5	Min. Aperture F22
Focusing Manual		Min. Focus 20 cm	Max. Magnification
Filter Size	Internal Focus No	Field of View (Diag. / Horiz.) APS-C: 87 ° / 77 ° Full frame: 110 ° / 100 °
Hood	Case
Lens Cap Included	Coating	Weather Sealing No	Other Features Shift
Diam x Length 79 x 103 mm (3.1 x 4.1 in.)	Weight 597 g (21.1 oz.)	Production Years 2021 to present (in production)	Pricing $1199 USD current price
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Notes A filter holder is available taking square 100mm filters. A tripod mount is available for panorama stiching.		Variants There are two versions, one with a blue stripe (5 aperture blades) and one with a red stripe (14 aperture blades). The red version appears to be available in China only.

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troenaas

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Registered: April, 2009

Location: Norway

Posts: 668

Review Date: August 24, 2021

Recommended | Price: None indicated | Rating: 10

Pros:	Everything
Cons:	Heavy
Sharpness: 10 Aberrations: 10 Bokeh: 8 Handling: 10 Value: 9 Camera Used: K1 mkII

A must have lens if you are doing architecture photography. The ability to get into tight places and still get the shape of the subject recorded without distortion is priceless. You don't need a separate wide angle lens for landscape if you have this lens.

The hood fits perfectly and protects the front element.

Example image: https://500px.com/photo/1036218289/harpa-by-torstein-roenaas

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Venus Optics Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift