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Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX

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Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX

Focal length
17 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
829 g
Filter diameter
86 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm
Length
124.5 mm
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At a Glance

This ultra-wide prime covers the Fujifilm GFX medium format with a 17 mm focal length, equivalent to 13 mm on full frame. Focusing is manual only. It reaches 1:3.57 magnification at a minimum focus distance of 20 cm, which is a lot of close-up ability for a lens this wide. The maximum aperture is f/4. It suits landscapes, architecture and interiors.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
17 mm
Max. focal length
17 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
21
Groups
14
Weight
829 g (1.83 lb)
Filter diameter
86 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm (7.87 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.6 (0.28×)
Length
124.5 mm (4.9 in)
Diameter
88 mm (3.46 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 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX fit?

The Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX fits all Fujifilm GFX cameras. There its field of view equals 13 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 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFXVenus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D Tilt-ShiftTTArtisan Tilt-Shift 17mm f/4NiSi 16mm f/2.8 ASPH
Focal length17 mm17 mm17 mm16 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/4f/4f/2.8
Weight829 g810 g–835 g
Filter diameter86 mm86 mm–82 mm
Min. focus distance20 cm25 cm30 cm25 cm
Length124.5 mm111 mm100 mm108 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX 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 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX weigh?

The Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX weighs 829 g. It is 124.5 mm long with a diameter of 88 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX use?

The Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX takes 86 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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