Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm
This full-frame 20mm shift lens for Nikon Z delivers ±11mm of shift and near-zero distortion, using a 16-element design with 2 aspherical and 3 ED elements. Its all-metal construction and precise manual focus helicoid ensure rugged, dependable control in the field, while the 14-blade aperture produces clean sunstars at f/4. The lens is best for architectural and interior photographers who need perspective correction in-camera, without heavy digital post-processing.
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- Q1 202563/100
Buyers praised the lens for perspective control and value, but noted a steep learning curve and sharpness issues, especially on GFX. Mixed experiences overall.
- Effectively corrects perspective keystoning for real estate photography.
- Good value and solid image quality when stopped down properly.
- Reported severe blur and unusable images on Fuji GFX, even at small apertures.
- Requires stopping down and careful focusing; significant learning curve.
- Q1 202467/100
Buyers find the lens sharp and well-priced for professional use, but report less shift range than spec and hood vignetting issues on medium format.
- Sharp image quality and good contrast/colors, effective for 102MP sensors.
- Fills a price-quality niche for architectural and interior photographers.
- Shift range less than spec (5-7mm actual vs 8mm stated) on Fujifilm GFX100.
- Lens hood can intrude on image even at zero shift if not precisely positioned.
- Q3 202333/100
Two reviewers praised sharpness, one called it unusably soft. Mixed reports on focus quality.
- Sharp when stopped down to f/8-11, edge-to-edge even when shifted.
- At least one buyer found focus unusable for professional work.
- Some users happy but copy variability suspected in focus performance.
Basato su 13 recensioni dei clienti datate, raggruppate per trimestre solare. L'analisi per periodo è in inglese.
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Optics
| Type | Tilt-shift |
| Focal Length Min | 20 |
| Focal Length Max | 20 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Water-Repellent Lens Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.9 |
Rispetto alla concorrenza
| Spec | Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 747 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | tilt-shift | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Prodotto | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Riscontro degli utenti | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm | 12.8 | 42.4 | 40.4 | 77.8 | 89.4 | 21 | 44.5 | 33.3 | 33 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 69.7 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.4 | 63.6 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.4 | 90.7 | 67.3 | 69.1 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.4 | 75.8 | 67.9 | 63.1 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.2 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.4 | 44.5 | 93.1 | 68.1 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.2 | 77.8 | 34.1 | 88 | 66.9 | 63.6 | 92.3 | 56 | 93.4 |