Key Features
- Designed for Hasselblad X Mount medium format mirrorless cameras
- Ultra-wide 15mm prime lens with approximately 12mm full-frame equivalent field of view
- ±11mm shift capability for precise perspective correction
- Zero-D (Zero Distortion) optical design for virtually distortion-free images
- Bright f/4.5 maximum aperture
- Manual focus with smooth, precision-engineered focusing ring
- Advanced optical design featuring 2 Aspherical and 3 ED elements
- Large image circle designed to support full shift movement
- Multi-layer coatings minimize flare and ghosting
- Durable all-metal construction for professional use
- Ideal for architecture, interiors, landscapes, cityscapes, and commercial photography
Product Description
The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift Lens for Hasselblad X Mount is a professional ultra-wide-angle lens designed specifically for medium format photographers who require exceptional perspective control and distortion-free image quality. Combining an expansive 15mm focal length with an advanced ±11mm shift mechanism, this lens is an excellent choice for architecture, interior design, real estate, landscape, and commercial photography.
Its Zero-D (Zero Distortion) optical design minimizes geometric distortion, ensuring straight lines remain straight without relying heavily on post-processing. This makes it particularly valuable when photographing buildings, interiors, and other subjects where accurate proportions are essential.
The lens provides ±11mm of shift movement, allowing photographers to correct converging vertical lines while keeping the camera perfectly level. It also enables high-resolution stitched panoramas without introducing perspective distortion, making it an ideal tool for professional architectural and commercial imaging.
The sophisticated optical construction consists of 17 elements in 11 groups, including 2 Aspherical elements and 3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements. This design delivers exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness, excellent contrast, and outstanding chromatic aberration control while fully covering the large Hasselblad X medium format sensor.
A manual focus mechanism with a long focus throw allows highly accurate focusing, while the minimum focusing distance of just 20cm (7.9 inches) enables dramatic foreground compositions with expansive background coverage. The f/4.5 maximum aperture offers an excellent balance between optical performance, compactness, and portability.
Constructed from precision-machined metal, the Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift is built for demanding professional environments. Whether capturing skyscrapers, luxury interiors, expansive landscapes, or commercial real estate, this lens delivers exceptional optical performance with precise perspective control.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Venus Optics |
| Series | Laowa Zero-D Shift |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad X Mount |
| Format Compatibility | Medium Format |
| Focal Length | 15mm |
| 35mm Equivalent | Approx. 12mm |
| Lens Type | Ultra-Wide Shift Prime Lens |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Shift Range | ±11mm |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Lens Construction | 17 elements in 11 groups |
| Special Elements | 2 Aspherical, 3 ED Elements |
| Aperture Blades | 14 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 20 cm (7.9 in) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x |
| Angle of View | 110° |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Lens Construction | All-Metal Body |
| Dimensions | Approx. 79 × 103 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 650 g |
| Compatible Cameras | Hasselblad X2D 100C, X1D II 50C, X1D-50C, 907X 50C, 907X & CFV 100C |
What's Included
- Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift Lens (Hasselblad X Mount)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Lens Hood
- Protective Lens Pouch
- User Manual
- Limited Manufacturer Warranty
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Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift Lens for Hasselblad X Mount Medium Format Cameras
- Product Code: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift Lens (Hasselblad X)
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- Availability: In Stock
$1,099.98
Key Features
- Designed for Hasselblad X Mount medium format mirrorless cameras
- Ultra-wide 15mm prime lens with approximately 12mm full-frame equivalent field of view
- ±11mm shift capability for precise perspective correction
- Zero-D (Zero Distortion) optical design for virtually distortion-free images
- Bright f/4.5 maximum aperture
- Manual focus with smooth, precision-engineered focusing ring
- Advanced optical design featuring 2 Aspherical and 3 ED elements
- Large image circle designed to support full shift movement
- Multi-layer coatings minimize flare and ghosting
- Durable all-metal construction for professional use
- Ideal for architecture, interiors, landscapes, cityscapes, and commercial photography
Product Description
The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift Lens for Hasselblad X Mount is a professional ultra-wide-angle lens designed specifically for medium format photographers who require exceptional perspective control and distortion-free image quality. Combining an expansive 15mm focal length with an advanced ±11mm shift mechanism, this lens is an excellent choice for architecture, interior design, real estate, landscape, and commercial photography.
Its Zero-D (Zero Distortion) optical design minimizes geometric distortion, ensuring straight lines remain straight without relying heavily on post-processing. This makes it particularly valuable when photographing buildings, interiors, and other subjects where accurate proportions are essential.
The lens provides ±11mm of shift movement, allowing photographers to correct converging vertical lines while keeping the camera perfectly level. It also enables high-resolution stitched panoramas without introducing perspective distortion, making it an ideal tool for professional architectural and commercial imaging.
The sophisticated optical construction consists of 17 elements in 11 groups, including 2 Aspherical elements and 3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements. This design delivers exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness, excellent contrast, and outstanding chromatic aberration control while fully covering the large Hasselblad X medium format sensor.
A manual focus mechanism with a long focus throw allows highly accurate focusing, while the minimum focusing distance of just 20cm (7.9 inches) enables dramatic foreground compositions with expansive background coverage. The f/4.5 maximum aperture offers an excellent balance between optical performance, compactness, and portability.
Constructed from precision-machined metal, the Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift is built for demanding professional environments. Whether capturing skyscrapers, luxury interiors, expansive landscapes, or commercial real estate, this lens delivers exceptional optical performance with precise perspective control.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Venus Optics |
| Series | Laowa Zero-D Shift |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad X Mount |
| Format Compatibility | Medium Format |
| Focal Length | 15mm |
| 35mm Equivalent | Approx. 12mm |
| Lens Type | Ultra-Wide Shift Prime Lens |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Shift Range | ±11mm |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Lens Construction | 17 elements in 11 groups |
| Special Elements | 2 Aspherical, 3 ED Elements |
| Aperture Blades | 14 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 20 cm (7.9 in) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x |
| Angle of View | 110° |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Lens Construction | All-Metal Body |
| Dimensions | Approx. 79 × 103 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 650 g |
| Compatible Cameras | Hasselblad X2D 100C, X1D II 50C, X1D-50C, 907X 50C, 907X & CFV 100C |
What's Included
- Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift Lens (Hasselblad X Mount)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Lens Hood
- Protective Lens Pouch
- User Manual
- Limited Manufacturer Warranty
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