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Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift

Canon EF

Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift

Focal length
15 mm
Aperture
f/4.5
Weight
597 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
20 cm
Length
103 mm

At a Glance

The Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift is an ultra-wide shift lens for full-frame Canon EF. Shifting gives control over perspective, for example with buildings. Focus and shift are set by hand, and the barrel rotates. It focuses down to 20 cm. It suits architecture, product work and landscapes.

Good for

  • Architecture
  • Product
  • Landscape

Worth knowing

  • Manual focus; tilt and shift are set by hand.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
15 mm
Max. focal length
15 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4.5
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
17
Groups
11
Weight
597 g (1.32 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
20 cm (7.87 in)
Length
103 mm (4.06 in)
Diameter
79 mm (3.11 in)

Manufacturer data: venuslens.net

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift fit?

The Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D ShiftVenus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D ShiftVenus Laowa 15mm F4.5 0.5X Wide Angle MacroVenus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro
Focal length15 mm15 mm15 mm15 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5f/4.5f/4.5f/4
Weight597 g597 g308 g410 g
Filter diameter––62 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance20 cm20 cm12.9 cm12.2 cm
Length103 mm103 mm47.7 mm64 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift weigh?

The Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift weighs 597 g. It is 103 mm long with a diameter of 79 mm.

How close can the Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms.

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