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Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift

Canon EF

Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift

Focal length
20 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
747 g
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
91 mm
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At a Glance

Here is a 20 mm ultra-wide with shift movements for Canon EF full frame. It offers perspective correction and a tilted plane of focus, all set manually along with focus. The maximum aperture is f/4, and at 25 cm it reaches 1:5.88 magnification. It is aimed at 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
20 mm
Max. focal length
20 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
11
Weight
747 g (1.65 lb)
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.9 (0.17×)
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)
Diameter
95 mm (3.74 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 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift fit?

The Venus Laowa 20mm F4 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 32 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 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D ShiftVoigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL IIZeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8
Focal length20 mm20 mm21 mm21 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/3.5f/2.8f/2.8
Weight747 g240 g600 g851 g
Filter diameter82 mm52 mm82 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm20 cm22 cm22 cm
Length91 mm31.2 mm109 mm95 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 20mm F4 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 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift weigh?

The Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift weighs 747 g. It is 91 mm long with a diameter of 95 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift use?

The Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift takes 82 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 32 mm in full-frame terms.

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