Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D

Hasselblad X Laowa Lenses

Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D

Focal length: 19 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Weight: 546 g
Filter diameter: 77 mm
Min. focus distance: 18 cm
Length: 80 mm

At a Glance

The Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D is an ultra-wide prime for medium format (Hasselblad X). It covers 19 mm at f/2.8, a field of view equivalent to 15 mm on full frame. It is focused manually and weighs 546 g. Minimum focus distance is 18 cm, maximum magnification 1:5.41.

Good for

Landscape
Architecture
Interiors

Worth knowing

No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length: 19 mm
Max. focal length: 19 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom): f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom): f/2.8
Min. aperture: f/22
Elements: 12
Groups: 10
Weight: 546 g (1.2 lb)
Filter diameter: 77 mm
Min. focus distance: 18 cm (7.09 in)
Max. magnification: 1:5.4 (0.19×)
Length: 80 mm (3.15 in)
Diameter: 82.6 mm (3.25 in)

Manufacturer data: venuslens.net

Last checked: October 25, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D fit?

The Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D fits all Hasselblad X cameras. There its field of view equals 15 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 0.79).

Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Hasselblad X lenses.

Lens	Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D	Venus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift	Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D Shift	Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4
Focal length	19 mm	20 mm	17 mm	21 mm
Max. aperture	f/2.8	f/4	f/4	f/4
Weight	546 g	747 g	770 g	600 g
Filter diameter	77 mm	82 mm	86 mm	77 mm
Min. focus distance	18 cm	25 cm	25 cm	32 cm
Length	80 mm	91 mm	–	106 mm
Autofocus	no	no	no	yes
Image stabilization	no	no	no	no

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This lens is also available for

Fujifilm G

Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D 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 19mm F2.8 Zero-D weigh?

The Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D weighs 546 g. It is 80 mm long with a diameter of 82.6 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D use?

The Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 19mm F2.8 Zero-D is 18 cm, measured from the sensor plane.