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Combining an ultrawide 17mm focal length with precise perspective control, the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens from Venus Optics is designed for medium format FUJIFILM G-mount cameras and applications that demand architectural accuracy. Its ±8mm shift capability allows photographers to correct converging vertical lines directly in-camera, making it particularly well-suited for architectural, interior, real estate, and landscape photography. The lens provides a broad 104° angle of view while Laowa's Zero-D optical design minimizes distortion at the source, producing clean, natural geometry across the frame.
The optical system incorporates 18 elements in 12 groups, including extra-low dispersion, ultrahigh refraction, and aspherical elements to maintain sharpness and clarity across wide compositions. A 14-blade iris renders smooth out-of-focus areas, while the manual focus design allows precise control down to a close focusing distance of 9.8". Designed for professional workflows, the lens includes a built-in 360° rotating tripod support with an integrated Arca-type plate and sports a standard 86mm front filter thread.
| Focal Length | 17mm |
| Aperture | Maximum: f/4 Minimum: f/22 |
| Lens Mount | FUJIFILM G |
| Lens Format Coverage | Medium Format |
| Angle of View | 104° |
| Tilt-Shift | +/- 8 mm Shift |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9.8" / 25 cm |
| Optical Design | 18 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Aperture/Iris Blades | 14 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Tripod Mounting | Fixed and Rotating Collar |
| Filter Size | 86 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions | ø: 3.7 x L: 4.4" / ø: 93 x L: 111 mm |
| Weight | 1.7 lb / 770 g |
| Package Weight | 3.365 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.4 x 7.6 x 5.1" |
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