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

Nikon F (DX/FX)

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
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At a Glance

For Nikon F full frame, this lens delivers a 15 mm ultra-wide view with tilt-shift movements for perspective control and plane-of-focus placement. It has a maximum aperture of f/4.5, a 20 cm minimum focus distance and a weight of 597 g. Architecture, product shots and landscapes are typical uses. Focus, tilt and shift are set by hand.

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 is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 23 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

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

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

LensVenus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D ShiftVenus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D ShiftVenus Laowa 15mm F4.5 0.5X Wide Angle MacroVenus Laowa 15mm F4 1:1 Macro
Focal length15 mm15 mm15 mm15 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5f/4.5f/4.5f/4
Weight597 g597 g308 g410 g
Filter diameter––62 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance20 cm20 cm12.9 cm12.2 cm
Length103 mm103 mm47.7 mm64 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.

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

Yes, the Venus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R 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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