LAOWA - 17mm f/4 Shift Lens for Sony E Full Frame Zero-D Manual Focus + More - Black

The 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary lens is lightweight and has a high-performance ultra-wide-angle, with an impressive minimum focusing distance.

The Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens for Sony E full-frame cameras is made for photographers who need expansive coverage with controlled perspective and more natural geometry. It combines an ultra wide 17mm focal length with up to 11mm of shift, allowing you to correct converging lines in camera when photographing buildings, interiors, real estate, museums, retail spaces, and detailed commercial environments. Laowa's Zero-D design helps reduce distortion at the source, which is especially useful when straight walls, clean edges, and balanced framing are central to the final image. The broad 104 degree field of view captures more of a room, facade, or landscape while manual focus gives precise control for careful composition down to 9.8 inches. A 14-blade iris supports smooth out of focus rendering, and the optical design with UHR, ED, and aspherical elements is built to maintain clarity across the frame. For working photographers and dedicated creators, the rotating tripod support with integrated Arca-Swiss plate and the 86mm front filter thread make it easier to move between vertical, horizontal, and filtered shooting setups.Manufacturer Included Items:Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift Lens (Sony E)Front Lens CapRear Lens CapLens HoodBundle Items Include:Laowa 17mm f/4 Shift Lens for Sony E Full Frame Zero-D Manual Focus Ultra Wide Prime with 11mm Shift for Perspective ControlLens Filter KitFlexible TripodCleaning KitLens PouchCap Keeper

The defining feature of the 12-20mm F2.8 (Model A084) is its ultra-wide focal range, from 12mm to 20mm. The overwhelming breadth of the 12mm perspective enables dynamic expression that seems to "capture the entire expanse of a scene." With a bright F2.8 aperture maintained throughout the entire zoom range, this lens is poised to become the "new protagonist" for astrophotography and interior shooting.The optical system incorporates an XGM (eXpanded Glass Molded Aspherical) lens element, three GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) lens elements, and multiple special lens elements. This design effectively suppresses peripheral blurring and color fringing while correcting sagittal coma flare - a common challenge in astrophotography - ensuring high sharpness from the center to the extreme edges of the frame.Despite its exceptional imaging performance, the lens achieves a sophisticated balance of size and weight, measuring just 119.3mm (4.7in) in length and weighing only 570g (20.2oz). 1 While compact, it remains a professional-grade tool equipped with various switches and rings for superior operability.For autofocus, the lens features the VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive), a high-speed, high-precision linear motor focus mechanism. Furthermore, with an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.18m (7.1in) at the 12mm wide end, the lens offers outstanding close-up performance for creative versatility.