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Venus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift

Canon RF

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
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At a Glance

This shift lens for full-frame Canon RF combines an ultra-wide 15 mm focal length with an f/4.5 maximum aperture. Shifting lets the photographer influence perspective and line convergence, with focus and shift both operated by hand. It has 17 elements in 11 groups and focuses down to 20 cm. Architecture, product and landscape photography are the obvious fields.

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 RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF 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 f/5 Cookie
Focal length15 mm15 mm15 mm15 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5f/4.5f/4.5f/5
Weight597 g597 g308 g160 g
Filter diameter––62 mm39 mm
Min. focus distance20 cm20 cm12.9 cm12 cm
Length103 mm103 mm47.7 mm42 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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