March 2026

Laowa Launches 4 Lenses

Venus Optics has launched four Laowa lenses: the 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift, the 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift and the 15-24mm T8 and 15-35mm T12 Macro Probe Zooms. The 17mm Zero-D lenses combine a 104-degree angle of view with precise perspective control. Pairing the ±12mm shift capability for the tilt-shift version ±11mm for the shift version, and with the signature Zero-D design, they eliminate optical distortion and the keystone effect. Although the lenses are designed primarily for full-frame mirrorless cameras, the image circle provides ample coverage for medium-format sensors with a ±8mm shift capability. With the tilt-shift version, photographers gain control over the focus plane, allowing for both selective focus and the creative...more