The Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift is made with a 14-blade aperture, producing 14-point sunstars. Compared to the previous 5-blade aperture version, the sunburst effect with fourteen rays is softer and subtler. By offering lenses with different number of aperture blades, photographers can choose the desired starburst effect in particular scenes. Venus Optics notes that t &ldquo it is critical for architecture photography when there are often strong light sources and reflections on the windows.' The lens aperture also has an impact on the shape of bokeh in the photographs. The new red ring version creates round bokeh on the out-of-focus backgrounds. It is smoother and hence more appealing in the night-view city scenes, says Venus Optics. The angle of view for Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift is 110° and it covers a huge image circle up to 65mm. The ultra-wide angle perspective gives photographers great flexibility to frame the subject and background. It is perfect for capturing supertall skyscrapers, magnificent architecture, and interior works.
The Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift is made with a 14-blade aperture, producing 14-point sunstars. Compared to the previous 5-blade aperture version, the sunburst effect with fourteen rays is softer and subtler. By offering lenses with different number of aperture blades, photographers can choose the desired starburst effect in particular scenes. Venus Optics notes that t &ldquo it is critical for architecture photography when there are often strong light sources and reflections on the windows.' The lens aperture also has an impact on the shape of bokeh in the photographs. The new red ring version creates round bokeh on the out-of-focus backgrounds. It is smoother and hence more appealing in the night-view city scenes, says Venus Optics. The angle of view for Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift is 110° and it covers a huge image circle up to 65mm. The ultra-wide angle perspective gives photographers great flexibility to frame the subject and background. It is perfect for capturing supertall skyscrapers, magnificent architecture, and interior works.
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The lowest price we last saw for Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift - L Mount was $2,099.00 at Georges Cameras, compared across 2 retailers (last seen 11 May 2026). Prices may have changed since.
The all-time low we recorded was $1,671.20 on 12 June 2025.
Prices last updated 11 May 2026.
Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift - L Mount
The Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift is made with a 14-blade aperture, producing 14-point sunstars. Compared to the previous 5-blade aperture version, the sunburst effect with fourteen rays is softer and subtler. By offering lenses with different number of aperture blades, photographers can choose the desired starburst effect in particular scenes. Venus Optics notes that t &ldquo it is critical for architecture photography when there are often strong light sources and reflections on the windows.' The lens aperture also has an impact on the shape of bokeh in the photographs. The new red ring version creates round bokeh on the out-of-focus backgrounds. It is smoother and hence more appealing in the night-view city scenes, says Venus Optics. The angle of view for Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift is 110° and it covers a huge image circle up to 65mm. The ultra-wide angle perspective gives photographers great flexibility to frame the subject and background. It is perfect for capturing supertall skyscrapers, magnificent architecture, and interior works.
The Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift is made with a 14-blade aperture, producing 14-point sunstars. Compared to the previous 5-blade aperture version, the sunburst effect with fourteen rays is softer and subtler. By offering lenses with different number of aperture blades, photographers can choose the desired starburst effect in particular scenes. Venus Optics notes that t &ldquo it is critical for architecture photography when there are often strong light sources and reflections on the windows.' The lens aperture also has an impact on the shape of bokeh in the photographs. The new red ring version creates round bokeh on the out-of-focus backgrounds. It is smoother and hence more appealing in the night-view city scenes, says Venus Optics. The angle of view for Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift is 110° and it covers a huge image circle up to 65mm. The ultra-wide angle perspective gives photographers great flexibility to frame the subject and background. It is perfect for capturing supertall skyscrapers, magnificent architecture, and interior works.
Last updated at 11/05/2026 18:43:15
Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift - L Mount
Delivery $9.90
LAOWA 15mm f4.5R Zero-D Shift Lens for L Mount
Delivery $15
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Beautiful wide angle shots with virtually zero barrel distortion. I will definitely rent this one again.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Just bought this lens for my Sony A7RII. It feels solidly built (a bit big and hefty) and works as advertised. It is not connected electronically to the body, so that you don't get the F-stop in the exif, and you need to manually focus it. I need to manually activate the focus zoom if I need to confirm it, as the camera does not know that you are trying to focus and would not activate focus zoom automatically. But most of the time I can just put it at infinity anyway.I am into shooting architecture so that is why I bought it. But I am also thinking of using it as a regular UW lens for landscape as well. I just bought my first full frame Sony and I don't own another UW FE lens yet, but I do have two APSC UW lens, Sony 10-15 F4 and Lawao 9 F2.8. So I am interested ... MoreJust bought this lens for my Sony A7RII. It feels solidly built (a bit big and hefty) and works as advertised. It is not connected electronically to the body, so that you don't get the F-stop in the exif, and you need to manually focus it. I need to manually activate the focus zoom if I need to confirm it, as the camera does not know that you are trying to focus and would not activate focus zoom automatically. But most of the time I can just put it at infinity anyway.I am into shooting architecture so that is why I bought it. But I am also thinking of using it as a regular UW lens for landscape as well. I just bought my first full frame Sony and I don't own another UW FE lens yet, but I do have two APSC UW lens, Sony 10-15 F4 and Lawao 9 F2.8. So I am interested in comparing the sharpness of this lens vs. those two. The attached images are crop out from picture taken by the 3 lens. First row: Sony 10-15 center/corner; Laowa 9 center/corner; second row: Laowa 15 shift center/corner; Laowa 15 shift, perspective corrected, center/corner; all shot at F8/125/ISO 400. Appears to me, despite the FE resolution advantage, the Laowa 15's does not look better than the other 2 lens. The center does show a bit more details, but overall it appears a bit softer, especially at the corner. So don't expect very sharp images across the frame. But for me, the shift get the job done, and I can use it as a regular UW, with comparable result from my existing APSC UW lens. For the money I think it is a reasonable deal.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
It is an ultra wide lens like no other. It pairs with the Fujifilm GFX cameras perfectly; I use it on a GFX 50R (with a Kipon EF-GFX adapter). Distortion is very well controlled with only some mild barrel distortion. Chromatic aberration is average but acceptable for ultra wide lenses and can be fixed easily in software. My copy has mediocre sharpness on the left edge but is otherwise usable.Despite its optical shortcomings, it is awesome.There is literally no other lens in the world that is a combination of this field of view (especially on GFX) and with shift capabilities. Some shots, like the Hallidie Building in San Francisco, are simply impossible with other lenses because it is on a narrow street so you cannot shoot it from farther away. For architectural ... MoreIt is an ultra wide lens like no other. It pairs with the Fujifilm GFX cameras perfectly; I use it on a GFX 50R (with a Kipon EF-GFX adapter). Distortion is very well controlled with only some mild barrel distortion. Chromatic aberration is average but acceptable for ultra wide lenses and can be fixed easily in software. My copy has mediocre sharpness on the left edge but is otherwise usable.Despite its optical shortcomings, it is awesome.There is literally no other lens in the world that is a combination of this field of view (especially on GFX) and with shift capabilities. Some shots, like the Hallidie Building in San Francisco, are simply impossible with other lenses because it is on a narrow street so you cannot shoot it from farther away. For architectural photography there is simply no substitute.
| Focal Length | 15mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Lens Mount | Leica L |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift - L Mount
Delivery $9.90
LAOWA 15mm f4.5R Zero-D Shift Lens for L Mount
Delivery $15
Beautiful wide angle shots with virtually zero barrel distortion. I will definitely rent this one again.
Just bought this lens for my Sony A7RII. It feels solidly built (a bit big and hefty) and works as advertised. It is not connected electronically to the body, so that you don't get the F-stop in the exif, and you need to manually focus it. I need to manually activate the focus zoom if I need to confirm it, as the camera does not know that you are trying to focus and would not activate focus zoom automatically. But most of the time I can just put it at infinity anyway.I am into shooting architecture so that is why I bought it. But I am also thinking of using it as a regular UW lens for landscape as well. I just bought my first full frame Sony and I don't own another UW FE lens yet, but I do have two APSC UW lens, Sony 10-15 F4 and Lawao 9 F2.8. So I am interested ... MoreJust bought this lens for my Sony A7RII. It feels solidly built (a bit big and hefty) and works as advertised. It is not connected electronically to the body, so that you don't get the F-stop in the exif, and you need to manually focus it. I need to manually activate the focus zoom if I need to confirm it, as the camera does not know that you are trying to focus and would not activate focus zoom automatically. But most of the time I can just put it at infinity anyway.I am into shooting architecture so that is why I bought it. But I am also thinking of using it as a regular UW lens for landscape as well. I just bought my first full frame Sony and I don't own another UW FE lens yet, but I do have two APSC UW lens, Sony 10-15 F4 and Lawao 9 F2.8. So I am interested in comparing the sharpness of this lens vs. those two. The attached images are crop out from picture taken by the 3 lens. First row: Sony 10-15 center/corner; Laowa 9 center/corner; second row: Laowa 15 shift center/corner; Laowa 15 shift, perspective corrected, center/corner; all shot at F8/125/ISO 400. Appears to me, despite the FE resolution advantage, the Laowa 15's does not look better than the other 2 lens. The center does show a bit more details, but overall it appears a bit softer, especially at the corner. So don't expect very sharp images across the frame. But for me, the shift get the job done, and I can use it as a regular UW, with comparable result from my existing APSC UW lens. For the money I think it is a reasonable deal.
It is an ultra wide lens like no other. It pairs with the Fujifilm GFX cameras perfectly; I use it on a GFX 50R (with a Kipon EF-GFX adapter). Distortion is very well controlled with only some mild barrel distortion. Chromatic aberration is average but acceptable for ultra wide lenses and can be fixed easily in software. My copy has mediocre sharpness on the left edge but is otherwise usable.Despite its optical shortcomings, it is awesome.There is literally no other lens in the world that is a combination of this field of view (especially on GFX) and with shift capabilities. Some shots, like the Hallidie Building in San Francisco, are simply impossible with other lenses because it is on a narrow street so you cannot shoot it from farther away. For architectural ... MoreIt is an ultra wide lens like no other. It pairs with the Fujifilm GFX cameras perfectly; I use it on a GFX 50R (with a Kipon EF-GFX adapter). Distortion is very well controlled with only some mild barrel distortion. Chromatic aberration is average but acceptable for ultra wide lenses and can be fixed easily in software. My copy has mediocre sharpness on the left edge but is otherwise usable.Despite its optical shortcomings, it is awesome.There is literally no other lens in the world that is a combination of this field of view (especially on GFX) and with shift capabilities. Some shots, like the Hallidie Building in San Francisco, are simply impossible with other lenses because it is on a narrow street so you cannot shoot it from farther away. For architectural photography there is simply no substitute.
I am so impressed with this 15mm shift lens, the optics sharp and the shift and rotation mechanics are smooth.I already own all four tilt/shift lens by Nikon and wanted something a little wider than my 19mm and I am so pleased with the results from this lens.For being so wide, I haven't found any issues with noticeable warping or vignettes at the edges. This lens captures such a beautiful wide angle.What I really like is the shift function, the shift turning knob is a rotating ring around the lens rather than a separate set of knobs on a Nikon tilt/shift. It makes the action of focusing and shifting a much more seamless action.For the price, this is an incredible lens to add to my kit. I am blown away by the ease of use and above all, I am so happy with the ... MoreI am so impressed with this 15mm shift lens, the optics sharp and the shift and rotation mechanics are smooth.I already own all four tilt/shift lens by Nikon and wanted something a little wider than my 19mm and I am so pleased with the results from this lens.For being so wide, I haven't found any issues with noticeable warping or vignettes at the edges. This lens captures such a beautiful wide angle.What I really like is the shift function, the shift turning knob is a rotating ring around the lens rather than a separate set of knobs on a Nikon tilt/shift. It makes the action of focusing and shifting a much more seamless action.For the price, this is an incredible lens to add to my kit. I am blown away by the ease of use and above all, I am so happy with the results.
I use this on my Fuji GFX 50sii and it works very well. Covers the sensor and provides sharp results. I love this lens and would recommend it.
Purchased a used copy of this lens and it is extremely soft from my first day of using. I spent two hours trying to get a photo that is relatively sharp but even at F11 the lens just doesn't seem capable. I'm taking it out one more time tomorrow to make sure, but it appears I have a soft copy. Will likely return and bite the bullet for canon t/s in the future. Build quality feels good, the results are just disappointing.
For all architecture photographers, the power of a shift lens is incomparable to conventional lenses. With this tool, this wide, you can get angles to get any job done and exceed client expectations. Tilt option si missing, but on this focal lenght is not really necessary, you easily get in focus everything at f11.Mind thst this lens is soft AT ANY APERTURE. Even softer on highlights due to extreme abberations and no proper lens data to correct that. The common sliders in Capture One will not help much. I think that I got the worst copy out there anyway, so maybe you should not be discouraged. All in all, I'm working with it commercially and everything is decent.
I first bought a used copy and ended up returning it as it was really soft even at f11. Purchased a new one and this thing is tack sharp all the way out to the edges even with a 11mm shift. It is quickly becoming one of my favorite lens.
| Focal Length | 15mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Lens Mount | Leica L |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
