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Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift

Leica L-Mount

Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5 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

The Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift for L-mount is a manual ultra-wide shift lens for full frame. The shift movement allows perspective control on buildings and interiors. The barrel rotates, and the minimum focus distance is 20 cm. At 597 g, it suits architecture, product and landscape work.

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/4.5 Zero-D Shift fit?

The Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 23 mm in full-frame terms.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 15mm f/4.5 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 f/4.5 Zero-D Shift: FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 23 mm in full-frame terms.

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