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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What owners think
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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.
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المواصفات الكاملة
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 | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| 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 |
مقارنة بالمنافسين
| Spec | Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 747 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 515 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | tilt-shift | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm | 14.6 | 51 | 30.9 | 74.7 | 88.4 | 24.5 | 44.4 | 34.1 | 28.6 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |