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Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift

Fujifilm G

Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R 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

On Fujifilm GFX medium format, the 15 mm focal length corresponds to 12 mm full-frame equivalent, and tilt-shift movements add control over perspective and the plane of focus. The lens opens to f/4.5, focuses down to 20 cm and weighs 597 g. Architecture, products and landscapes are its natural fields. Focus, tilt and shift are set manually.

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 f/4.5R Zero-D Shift fit?

The Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift fits all Fujifilm GFX cameras. There its field of view equals 12 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 0.79).

Fujifilm GFX cameras

Medium format:
Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55,Fujifilm GFX100S II,Fujifilm GFX100 II,Fujifilm GFX50S II,Fujifilm GFX100S,Fujifilm GFX100,Fujifilm GFX50R,Fujifilm GFX50S

Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Fujifilm GFX lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D ShiftVenus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFXVenus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D Tilt-ShiftTTArtisan Tilt-Shift 17mm f/4
Focal length15 mm17 mm17 mm17 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5f/4f/4f/4
Weight597 g829 g810 g–
Filter diameter–86 mm86 mm–
Min. focus distance20 cm20 cm25 cm30 cm
Length103 mm124.5 mm111 mm100 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R 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 f/4.5R Zero-D Shift weigh?

The Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift weighs 597 g. It is 103 mm long with a diameter of 79 mm.

How close can the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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