Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift Lens Specifications

Also available as a shift-only lens at a lower price.

  • Coverage: full frame (FX)
  • Field of view: 104° 
  • Optic design:
    • 18 elements in 12 groups
    • 2 aspherical, 4 extra-low dispersion, 5 high refractive elements
    • +/- 10° tilt possible
    • +/- 12mm of shift possible (11mm on shift-only lens), 360° rotation of shift (clickstops every 15°)
  • Aperture:
    • f/4 to f/22
    • 14-blade diaphragm 
  • Filter/Accessories:
    • 86mm front filter ring
    • lens hood
    • lens tripod collar for panorama stitching
  • Focus:
    • manual focus
    • 10” (0.25m) minimum focus
    • 1:7.6 maximum magnification ratio
    • DOF markings at f/4, f/8, f/11, f/22
  • Size and weight:
    • 4.4” (111mm) long
    • 3.7” (93mm) diameter
    • 28.6 ounces (810g) weight
  • Price: US$1249 (US$999 shift-only)
  • Announced: March 10, 2026
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