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Venus Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Pentax K

SKU: VE2040PK MFR: VE2040PK
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning architecture with the Laowa 20mm shift lens' perspective control.
  • Enjoy exceptional image quality with this lens, featuring aspherical & ED elements.
  • Shift your creative vision; this 20mm lens offers a unique perspective for Pentax K.
  • Achieve precise focus with the manual focus, down to 9.84" for detailed shots.
  • The f/4 aperture range offers great depth of field control for landscapes and more.
  • Built for Pentax K, this lens delivers outstanding build quality & optical performance.
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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

    Pentax K

  • Lens Format

    Full Frame

  • Lens Type

    Ultra-Wide Angle

  • Compatibility

    DSLR Cameras: Pentax K-1, Pentax K-1 II, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 III, Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax K-70, Pentax K-S2, Pentax KF, Pentax KP

  • Lens Series

    Pentax K

  • Special Features

    Aspherical

  • Kit Style

    Base

  • MPN

    VE2040PK

  • 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

    6940486702644

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Designed For Use With:

  • Pentax K-1 Mark II
  • Pentax K-1

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.

  • Pentax K-01
  • Pentax K-2000
  • Pentax K-3
  • Pentax K-3 II
  • Pentax K-30
  • Pentax K-5 IIs
  • Pentax K-50
  • Pentax K-500
  • Pentax K-7
  • Pentax K-70
  • Pentax KP
  • Pentax K-S1
  • Pentax K-S2

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Generally ships in 7-14 days, subject to availability

CompatibilityPentax K-1, Pentax K-1 Mark IIPentax K-1, Pentax K-1 Mark IIPentax K-1, Pentax K-1 Mark II
Special FeaturesAsphericalAspherical, Tilt/Shift-
Kit StyleBaseBaseBase
Lens TypeUltra-Wide AngleUltra-Wide AngleUltra-Wide Angle
Filter Size82mmNo ThreadNo Thread
Fixed Focal Length20mm15mm15mm
Lens MountPentax KPentax KPentax K
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

Bring your photography to new heights with the high-quality and versatile Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Pentax K. This ultra-wide-angle shift lens is a game-changer for photographers, offering a unique combination of high image sharpness and near-zero distortion.

Designed with an innovative rotatable lens hood, this lens effectively avoids flares and protects the front lens element, ensuring your shots are always clear and vibrant. With a shift range of +/-11mm for full-frame cameras and +/-8mm for medium format cameras, this lens makes it effortless to capture architectural and interior photography with a corrected perspective.

The Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens is a valuable addition to Laowa's Shift Lens lineup, offering a 94.4-degree angle of view and up to 117 degrees for panorama photography. This lens captures the entire scene while minimizing large regions of emptiness, making it ideal for architectural and interior photography where balance between the subject and background is crucial.

The lens boasts an outstanding optical performance with 16 elements in 11 groups, including 2 aspherical elements and 3 ED elements. This design ensures impressive control over chromatic aberration and consistent image sharpness from the center to the edge. As part of the "Zero-D" series, this lens offers near-zero distortion, ensuring straight lines are maintained from corner to corner - a must-have feature for architectural, commercial, interior, and landscape photographers.

The lens also features a 14-blade aperture, creating smooth and circular bokeh that adds a stunning effect to your architectural photography. With a close focusing distance of 25cm, the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens also supports wide-angle macro photography, allowing you to capture close objects without needing to change lenses.

The 360-degree rotatable lens hood and 82mm filter thread are designed for convenience and efficiency, keeping your images free from unwanted flares and making the use of screw-in filters possible. The specially designed lens support is compatible with both the 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift and 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift, making it easier to retain the axis of the image when changing orientations and shifting.

In summary, the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Pentax K is a reliable, durable, and innovative choice for photographers looking to elevate their work with superior image quality and creative flexibility.

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 shift lens' perspective control.
  • Enjoy exceptional image quality with this lens, featuring aspherical & ED elements.
  • Shift your creative vision; this 20mm lens offers a unique perspective for Pentax K.
  • Achieve precise focus with the manual focus, down to 9.84" for detailed shots.
  • The f/4 aperture range offers great depth of field control for landscapes and more.
  • Built for Pentax K, this lens delivers outstanding build quality & optical performance.

What's in the box:

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