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

Nikon Z (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

As a manual tilt-shift for Nikon Z full frame, this lens offers a 15 mm ultra-wide view and controls perspective and the plane of focus. The maximum aperture is f/4.5, the minimum focus distance 20 cm and the weight 597 g. It can be used for architecture, product shots and landscapes. Focus, tilt and shift are operated 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 Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 23 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:
Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D ShiftVenus Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D ShiftVoigtländer Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Super WideVenus Laowa 15mm F4.5 0.5X Wide Angle Macro
Focal length15 mm15 mm15 mm15 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5f/4.5f/4.5f/4.5
Weight597 g597 g290 g308 g
Filter diameter––58 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance20 cm20 cm12.6 cm12.9 cm
Length103 mm103 mm67 mm47.7 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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