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Venus Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Canon EF

SKU: VE2040C MFR: VE2040C
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning architecture with the Laowa 20mm lens' perspective control features.
  • Enjoy exceptional image quality with this lens, thanks to its specialized optical design.
  • The 20mm focal length is perfect for landscapes, interiors, and creative wide-angle shots.
  • Achieve precise focus with the manual focus control, ideal for detailed compositions.
  • Shift functionality corrects distortion, making it great for professional architectural work.
  • Crafted with a robust build quality, this Laowa lens ensures durability for field use.
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2024-01-01T09:55:26

Rated 4 out of 5

Decent lens but not without flaws on a medium format

So haven't had a chance to put the lens through a rigorous set of images ( it arrived while I was on a shoot for one of the new US National Monuments) . The lens is very sharp even when viewed at 800% taken on a Fujifilm GFX100. The lens does let the user use all 102MP effectively. The biggest issue is while the specs state 8mm of shift on the Fujifilm GFX100, I found less than that in real world use, with more like 5-7mm. I also find that unless the hood is precisely positioned the edges of the lens hood to Intrude on the image even with 0mm shift.

CHARLES C.

2023-08-18T13:36:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Follow the lead

Very good lens, solid, easy to use - I think more lens manufacturers should follow the lead of Venus Laowa in producing more shift lenses, without tilt

EDUARD H.

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Venus 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Specifications

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  • Lens Mount

    Canon EF Mount

  • Lens Format

    Full Frame

  • Lens Type

    Ultra-Wide Angle

  • Compatibility

    All Cine Cameras: ARRI ALEXA Mini, Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera, Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera, Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera, Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K, Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K, Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2, Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Blackmagic Design Production 4K, Blackmagic Design URSA 4.6K, Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K, Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4.6K, Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4K, Black

  • Lens Series

    Canon EF Series

  • Special Features

    Tilt/Shift, Aspherical

  • Kit Style

    Base

  • MPN

    VE2040C

  • Color

    Black

  • Focus Type

    Manual Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    9.8" / 25cm

  • Fixed Focal Length

    20mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/4

  • Filter Size

    82mm

  • Angle Of View

    94.4°

  • Coverage

    2.55" (65mm)

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.17x

  • Aspherical Elements

    2

  • ED Glass Elements

    3 ED elements

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    No

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    16 Elements in 11 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    14

  • Weight

    26.3oz / 747g

  • Dimensions

    3.7 x 3.6" / 95 x 91mm

  • UPC Code

    6940486702422

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Designed For Use With:

  • Canon 5D
  • Canon 5D Mark II
  • Canon 5D Mark III
  • Canon 5D Mark IV
  • Canon 5DS
  • Canon 5DS R
  • Canon 6D
  • Canon 6D Mark II
  • Canon 1DX Mark III
  • Canon T7i
  • Canon 1DS Mark II
  • Canon 1DX
  • Canon 1DX Mark II

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Canon 10D
  • Canon 60D
  • Canon 60DA
  • Canon 70D
  • Canon 77D
  • Canon 7D
  • Canon 7D Mark II
  • Canon 80D
  • Canon 90D
  • Canon SL1
  • Canon SL2
  • Canon SL3
  • Canon T2i / 550D
  • Canon T3
  • Canon T3i
  • Canon T4i / 650D
  • Canon T5
  • Canon T5i / 700D
  • Canon T6
  • Canon T6i
  • Canon T6s
  • Canon T7
  • Canon T8i
  • Canon XS
  • Canon XSi / 450D
  • Canon XTi

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Venus Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Canon EF
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CompatibilityCanon 1DS Mark II, Canon 1DX, Canon 1DX Mark II, Canon 1DX Mark III, Canon 5D, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon 5DS, Canon 5DS R, Canon 6D, Canon 6D Mark II, Canon T7iCanon 1DS Mark II, Canon 1DX, Canon 1DX Mark II, Canon 1DX Mark III, Canon 5D, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon 5DS, Canon 5DS R, Canon 6D, Canon 6D Mark II, Canon T7iCanon 1DS Mark II, Canon 1DX, Canon 1DX Mark II, Canon 1DX Mark III, Canon 5D, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon 5DS, Canon 5DS R, Canon 6D, Canon 6D Mark II, Canon T7i
Special Features-Aspherical, Tilt/ShiftTilt/Shift
Kit StyleBaseBaseBase
Lens TypeUltra-Wide AngleUltra-Wide AngleUltra-Wide Angle
Filter Size82mmNo ThreadNo Thread
Fixed Focal Length20mm15mm15mm
Lens MountCanon EF MountCanon EF MountCanon EF Mount
Maximum Aperturef/4f/4.5f/4.5

About Venus 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift

FEATURED REVIEWS

Follow the lead

By EDUARD H.

Very good lens, solid, easy to use - I think more lens manufacturers should follow the lead of Venus Laowa in producing more shift lenses, without tilt

Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is an ultra-wide-angle shift lens that you cannot resist. On top of the high image sharpness and nearly no distortion (Zero-D), the lens also comes with a rotatable lens hood for avoiding flares and protecting the front lens element.

The amount of shift is +/-11mm for full-frame cameras and +/-8mm for medium format cameras, making it super easy to capture architectural and interior photography in a corrected perspective. Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift expands Laowa's Shift Lens line-up giving you an addition option for distinct needs.

20mm Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens
With a 94.4 Degree angle of view and up to 117 Degree for panorama photography, it captures the whole scene while reducing the large regions of emptiness. It is ideal for architectural and interior photography to balance the subject and the background.

+/-11mm Shift Amount
The maximum possible shift amount of the lens is +/-11mm for full-frame camera and +/-8mm for medium format camera (e.g. Fujifilm GFX / Hasselblad X1D). Sufficient shift capability allows photographers to correct converging vertical lines created by distance. By changing the perspective of the lens, straight architecture can be easily captured.

Outstanding Optical Performance
This lens has 16 elements in 11 groups with 2 aspherical elements and 3 ED elements, bringing impressive control on chromatic aberration and ensuring the image sharpness is consistent from the center to the edge.

"Zero" Distortion
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is one of the "Zero-D" members, the distortion is nearly zero meaning any straight lines can be maintained from corner to corner. It is a must-have advantage for architectural, commercial, interior, and landscape photographers because the post-editing time is much shortened for the image to look real.

14-blade Aperture
The 14-blade aperture creates smooth and circular bokeh, the effect is pleasantly astonishing in architecture photography.

Close Focusing Distance
Apart from far-away architecture, Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift also supports capturing very close objects with a 25cm minimum focusing distance. Wide-angle macro images can be created easily without changing lenses.

Rotatable Lens Hood
The 360 Degree rotatable lens hood shades the front of the lens, keeping the images away from unwanted flares and a washed out. It is extremely convenient to use when there is a strong light source from the side. Photographers can also adjust the angle of the lens hood to avoid blocking the image when extreme shifts.

82mm Filter Thread
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is designed with 82mm filter thread. The screw-in filter can be used which is cheaper, lighter, and more compact compared to obtaining a separate filter holder.

Special Designed Lens Support
The new lens support is compatible for both 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift and 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift. The rotatable ring outside is specifically helpful to retain the axis of the image when changing orientations and shifting. It is especially important to achieve perfect stitching for panorama photography, the shift lens support makes it much easier.

Venus 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Features

  • 20mm Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens
  • +/-11mm Shift Amount
  • Outstanding Optical Performance
  • "Zero" Distortion
  • 14-blade Aperture
  • Close Focusing Distance
  • 82mm Filter Thread
  • Rotatable Lens Hood

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 36 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning architecture with the Laowa 20mm lens' perspective control features.
  • Enjoy exceptional image quality with this lens, thanks to its specialized optical design.
  • The 20mm focal length is perfect for landscapes, interiors, and creative wide-angle shots.
  • Achieve precise focus with the manual focus control, ideal for detailed compositions.
  • Shift functionality corrects distortion, making it great for professional architectural work.
  • Crafted with a robust build quality, this Laowa lens ensures durability for field use.

What's in the box:

  • Venus Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens
  • Front and Rear Lens Caps
  • Venus 3 Year Limited Warranty