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Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens Sony E mount

Venus Optics

Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens Sony E

SKU CH-MRDT-TWAX5

An ultra-wide 20mm shift lens with 16 elements, 14 aperture blades and near-zero distortion for Sony E cameras

  • Ultra-wide 94.4° angle of view captures expansive architecture and landscapes
  • 20mm focal length with ±11 mm shift corrects perspective on full-frame frames
  • 16 elements in 11 groups including 2 aspherical and 3 ED glass deliver near-zero distortion
  • 14-blade aperture produces smooth bokeh for artistic subject isolation
  • Rotatable lens hood prevents flare and protects front element during shoots

Ultra-Wide Shift Lens for Sony E

The Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens mounts directly on Sony E-mount cameras. It serves architectural and interior photographers who need perspective correction without converging verticals. The 20mm focal length delivers a 94.4° angle of view on full-frame sensors. Landscape shooters also benefit from the expansive field of view.

Shift Range and Optical Limits

The lens provides a shift range of +/-11mm for full-frame cameras and +/-8mm for medium format cameras. This movement corrects perspective distortion when the camera is tilted. The 16-element, 11-group design includes two aspherical and three ED elements to control chromatic aberration. Panorama stitching can extend the effective view to 117°.

Manual Focus Installation Notes

The lens uses manual focus only, so users must rely on focus peaking or magnification aids. The 14-blade aperture creates smooth bokeh but requires manual aperture selection. A rotatable hood ships with the lens to reduce flare and protect the front element. Photographers needing autofocus or electronic aperture communication should consider alternatives.

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Price $823.99
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Questions about this item

How much shift does the Laowa 20mm f/4 provide on full-frame and medium-format cameras?

The lens delivers +/-11 mm shift on full-frame bodies and +/-8 mm on medium-format cameras, letting you correct converging verticals in architecture without tilting the camera.

What does the 94.4° angle of view mean for my Sony E-mount shots?

It gives an ultra-wide field of view that captures expansive interiors and landscapes in a single frame, with the option to extend coverage to 117° for panoramic stitching.

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