Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens for Canon RF

Currently standing as the World's widest shift lens for full-frame cameras, the Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D is a seriously impressive piece of kit for architectural and interior photography. It offers ±11mm shift, 110° angle of view, producing a 65mm diameter image circle at the sensor. Sky-high buildings can be efficiently captured in the correct perspective. As a member of the esteemed Laowa Zero-D series, this lens offers extremely low levels of optical distortion. A 360° rotation mechanism works in parallel to the shift control, applying movements in specific directions to suit horizontal/vertical shooting. The optics are composed of 17 elements (2 aspherical) in 11 groups, reducing chromatic and spherical aberrations. This lens utilises a manual focus design for subjects as close as 20cm. It also has a five-blade diaphragm for recreating dynamic 10-point sun stars (great for night and cityscape photography) - Anti-reflective coating further controls flares and ghosting.

Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens Key Features:

• World's widest Shift Lens
• Capable of +/- 11mm shift and 360° Rotation
• Aperture ranges from f/4.5 to f/22
• Two Aspherical Elements and three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
• Elements reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations
• Impressive 110° angle of view
• 65mm Diameter Image Circle
• Offers extremely low levels of optical distortion
• Manual focus design - Minimum of 20cm
• 5-Blade Diaphragm
• Recreates stunning 10 Point Sunstars
• Anti-reflective coating controls flares and ghosting
• Reliably produces high-quality images

Expanded Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens Key Features:

Five Variants Available:

• Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens for Canon EF
• Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens for Nikon F
• Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens for Sony E
• Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens for Canon RF
• Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens for Nikon Z

Amazing For Architectural Photography

As the World's widest shift lens for full-frame cameras, the Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D has a huge range of ±11mm of shift - ideally suited to interior and exterior architectural photography. This wide-angle lens captures sky-high buildings, cityscapes and other large structures in corrected perspective. It does this by making good use of its 110° angle of view and massive 65mm diameter image circle at the sensor (causes no vignetting).

When shooting interior structures/architecture, shooting space can sometimes be limited - constricting the framing and final outcome of the shot. With this being one of the wider perspective (wide-open) Laowa lenses, it provides a great deal of flexibility when the environment around you starts to dictate your shot-type.

As a member of the Laowa Zero-D series, it is no surprise that this 15mm lens provides very low levels of optical distortion for enhanced performance. The key attribute to this lens is how it straightens the lines in an image without the use of complex correction software - accurately replicating intricate shapes and structures for a true-to-life feel. Further to this, the overall image-quality is outstanding, with the optical construction comprising of 17 elements in 11 groups with 2 aspherical elements. A brand new lens coating has also been added, which massively improves chromatic abrasion and ghosting/flaring control.

Ultra Wide-Angle Perspective

The Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens consists of a manual focusing design, with a minimum focus distance of 20cm for when working with close-up subjects. The 5-bladed aperture also creates dynamic 10-point Sunstar rendering of pin-point light sources, giving an added flare to night and cityscape photography. Further to this, the lens can be adapted to medium format mirrorless cameras (44 x 33mm sensor) such as the Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad X1D - Providing up to +/- 8mm of shift and minimal vignetting.

360° Rotation Function

The 15mm f4.5 Zero-D's special rotation function, or shift ring, gives you the ability to manually change the direction of shift (shift axis). You can rotate the mechanism a full 360°. The lens clicks at 15° intervals for improved usability, letting you shoot at any angle (including landscape and portrait orientations).

What's in the box?

• 1 x Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens
• 1 x Rear lens cap
• 1 x Front lens cap

Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens Sample Images:

FAQs:

Why is architectural photography important?

The art of architectural photography (in a professional sense) is vital to capture images of structures that replicate the bold/imaginative statements that the buildings make when you look at them with the naked eye. An architect would have thought about every inch of detail, putting in the time and effort to create a design that evokes a certain emotion. It is therefore important for the photographer to put in the same amount of hard work to encapsulate the architect's vision.

What is the desired effect when implementing Sunstars into an image?

Sunstars add a little touch of magic. This could be a Winter's sunrise, where the sun has just crept above the horizon, or a multi-layered cityscape where the bright urban lights present dynamic points of interest. In regards to the Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens, it has the ability to create vibrant 10-point Sunstar rendering of pin-point light sources, giving an added flare to night and cityscape photography. This is due to its impressive 5-bladed aperture.