Name: Venus Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Nikon Z
Brand: Venus
SKU: VE2040NZ
Price: 1099.00 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Venus Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Nikon Z

Venus 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift

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Venus 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 

Capture stunning shots with the Venus Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Nikon Z. Superior image quality, 20mm focal length, and f/4 aperture. Shop now!

Before you embark on your next architectural or interior photography project, consider the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Nikon Z, a state-of-the-art ultra-wide-angle shift lens that offers unparalleled control and precision. With its expansive 94.4-degree angle of view, extending up to 117 degrees for panoramic shots, this lens captures vast scenes with minimal empty space, ensuring a harmonious balance between subject and background.The Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens boasts an impressive shift capability of +/-11mm for full-frame Nikon Z cameras and +/-8mm for medium format cameras, such as the Fujifilm GFX or Hasselblad X1D. This feature is indispensable for photographers aiming to correct perspective distortion and maintain straight lines in their architectural compositions.Optical excellence is at the heart of this lens, with a sophisticated arrangement of 16 elements in 11 groups, including 2 aspherical elements and 3 extra-low dispersion (ED) elements. This configuration mitigates chromatic aberrations and maintains sharpness across the entire image frame. As a member of the "Zero-D" series, the lens lives up to its name by delivering near-zero distortion, which is crucial for capturing authentic and true-to-life images with minimal post-processing.The Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift also features a 14-blade aperture, which produces a smooth and circular bokeh that adds an artistic touch to architectural photography. The close focusing distance of 25cm opens up possibilities for wide-angle macro photography, allowing you to capture intricate details without the need to switch lenses.Designed with practicality in mind, the 360-degree rotatable lens hood effectively shields against lens flare and maintains image contrast even when shooting in challenging lighting conditions. The hood can also be adjusted to prevent obstruction during extreme shifts.For photographers who frequently use filters, the lens is equipped with an 82mm filter thread, enabling the use of screw-in filters that are more cost-effective and compact than separate filter holders. Additionally, the specially designed lens support is compatible with both the 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift and the 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift lenses. The rotatable ring on the support is particularly useful for maintaining the image axis when changing orientations or shifting, which is essential for perfect panorama stitching.The Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Nikon Z is a versatile and high-performing addition to Laowa's Shift Lens lineup, meeting the exacting demands of professional photographers who require precision, quality, and flexibility in their wide-angle lenses.

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.

Decent lens but not without flaws on a medium format

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

Venus Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Nikon Z

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