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Laowa 20mm f4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Sony E
Product Code: 3041870

Laowa 20mm f4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Sony E

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Well known for its exceptional and affordable lenses, Laowa has conjured up something special with this 20mm f4 Zero-D Shift Lens. This ultra-wide-angle lens offers outstanding performance and a versatile shift-design with ‘zero’ distortion that benefits a range of applications e.g. architectural photography. With an ±11mm shift, you can correct perspectives without compromising image quality.

Laowa 20mm f4 Zero-D Shift Lens Key Features:

  • Built for stunning landscape & architecture photography
  • The lens offers an ultra-wide-angle 20mm field of view
  • An advanced and intricate optical glass structure
  • 16 elements in 11 groups with 2 aspherical & 3 ED lenses
  • Minimised flaring/ghosting & Chromatic Aberrations
  • An intelligent & effective shift-lens design up to ±11mm
  • Correct perspectives without compromising image quality
  • An impressively short close focusing distance of 25cm
  • 14-bladed aperture diaphragm produces 14 sunstars
  • The rotatable lens hood shades the front of the lens

Expanded Laowa 20mm f4 Zero-D Shift Lens Key Features:

First Up: What is a shift lens?

This premium Laowa lens is available in various lens mounts for both full-frame and medium format cameras. The lens offers a shift capability of ± 11mm in both the X-axis and Y-axis on the full-frame lens option and ±11mm shift in the X-axis, and ±8mm in Y-axis on the medium format lens. Okay, but what does this mean for me?

A ‘Shift’, or ‘Tilt-shift’ or ‘Perspective Control’ lens is used to alter the physical position of the lens in relation to the camera sensor. When the lens is tilted, it becomes out of alignment and no longer parallel to the sensor and in doing so, you shift the plane of focus and alter the depth of field.

The real-world application of this is often seen when photographing buildings or architecture as it means you can adjust the position of the building without having to move the camera as well as avoid the convergence of parallel lines.

Optical Performance

This lens is fitted with an intricate array of lenses - A whole 16 optical elements that are arranged into 11 groups. Within these groups, Laowa included 2 aspherical elements and 3 ED elements that are used to not only increase sharpness from edge-to-edge but also control the appearance of chromatic aberrations. Also, Laowa developed an upgraded lens coating that helps to minimise flaring and ghosting, even in backlit conditions. Finally, this lens is part of the Zero-D lens series. This is a set of lenses that minimise distortion to almost zero. This, along with the shifting capability makes for the perfect architectural, commercial, interior, and/or landscape lens.

Professional Build

The lens is made to the highest standards, matching that of the industry leaders. It is surprisingly compact and lightweight at 747g and is fitted with an 82mm filter thread, allowing the use of standard lens filters. This lens is also equipped with a rotatable lens hood that shades the front of the lens and in turn, keeps the light from falling across the lens causing unwanted flare. Additionally, the fact the rotates means you can use it without having it in the way of the shifting axis meaning a vignette will not be caused.

What’s in the box?

  • 1 x Laowa 20mm f4 Zero-D Shift Lens
  • 1 x Front Lens Cap
  • 1 x Rear Lens Cap
  • 1 x Lens Hood

FAQs:

Does this lens have autofocus?

This is a manual focus lens only (MF).

What other mounts is this available in?

As with many Laowa lenses, this lens is has been made in various mount options including for both full-frame and medium format. These include Canon EF and RF, Nikon F and Z, Sony E, Pentax K, L Mount and Fujifilm GF.

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Product Specification

Lens Mount Sony E-Mount (FF)
Mount Sony E-Mount (FF)
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with a choice of repayment plans over 24 or 36 months 13.9% APR (representative)

Buy now pay later

36 month loan with a six month deferral period, 18.9% APR (representative)

Interest Bearing Finance

This option comprises term loan with a choice of repayment plans over:

  • 24 months
  • 36 months

The balance of the finance agreement is payable directly to Novuna Consumer Finance in equal monthly instalments by monthly direct debit. The direct debit payments will commence at the end of the first month following receipt of your goods. The interest rate charged is 13.9% APR (representative). Late payment and early repayment penalties apply; full details of these will be provided in the loan agreement pack.

For customers based in the Channel Island, please call us to apply for finance

  24 Months  36 Months 
Cash price  £1,179.00  £1,179.00
Deposit £0.00 £0.00
Loan Amount £1,179.00 £1,179.00
Monthly Instalment 23 x £56.10 35 x £39.77
Final Instalment £56.10 £39.77
Total Amount Repayable £1,346.40 £1,431.72
Representative 13.9% APR 13.9% APR

Buy now pay later

The Buy Now Pay Later option comprises a 36 month loan following a six month deferral period.

During the six-month deferral period, it is possible to pay off the loan, either by way of a lump sum or in smaller amounts. If the loan is partially repaid within six months, the remaining interest will be adjusted to reflect the new balance. If the loan is fully repaid within the six-month deferral period, then no interest is payable, however, a £29 early settlement fee is payable in respect of repayments within these six months.

Following the six-month deferral period, Novuna Personal Finance will initiate a monthly direct debit payment for the remaining duration of the loan. Interest will be charged at a rate of 18.9% APR (representative) on outstanding balances (backdated to the first date of the loan). Novuna Personal Finance will send a reminder letter approximately one month before the six-month deferral period is due to elapse.

For customers based in the Channel Island, please call us to apply for finance

  Balance settled in full within the six month deferral period Balance NOT settled in full within the six month deferral period
Cash price £300 £300
Deposit £0 £0
Loan Amount £300 £300
Settlement fee £29 £0
Settlement payment £329 -
Monthly Instalment - 36 x £11.57
Total Amount Repayable £329 £416.52
Representative 18.9% APR 18.9% APR


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