Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift - Hasselblad XCD

Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift - Hasselblad XCD with Minimal Distortion

Laowa 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is an exceptional lens designed to meet the needs of both professional and enthusiastic photographers. With a wide angle of 104 degrees and a unique Zero-D construction, this lens offers a fantastic solution for capturing images with perfect perspective, making it ideal for architecture, landscape photography, and other situations where precision is crucial.

Optical Construction and Performance

The optical construction of the Laowa 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift consists of 18 elements arranged in 12 groups. This advanced design minimizes optical distortion and eliminates the keystone effect, allowing you to correct perspective directly in the camera instead of relying on post-processing. This saves time and provides more accurate results when photographing buildings and landscapes.

Bokeh and Aperture

The lens features a 14-blade aperture that creates a beautifully rounded bokeh, providing a soft and pleasant background blur. When the aperture is stopped down, a fine starburst effect is created, making this lens versatile for both landscape and portrait photography.

User-Friendly Features

The Laowa 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is equipped with an integrated Arca-Swiss tripod foot, making it easy to mount on a tripod without needing extra plates. The 360-degree rotation mechanism with clicks every 15 degrees makes it smooth to switch between vertical, horizontal, and diagonal orientations, which is particularly useful when photographing architecture and panoramic images. The minimum focusing distance is 25 cm, allowing for close-ups with great detail.

Specifications

• Field of View: 104°
• Shift Range: ±11 mm
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 25 cm
• Filter Thread: 86 mm
• Focus: Manual

Frequently asked questions

What type of cameras is the Laowa 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift intended for?
It is intended for medium format cameras.

What is the shift range of the lens?
The shift range is ±11 mm.

How many blades does the aperture have in this lens?
The lens has an aperture with 14 blades.

What type of focus does the Laowa 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift have?
The focus is manual.