The Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is a fixed-focal-length wide-angle lens designed for the Fujifilm GFX medium-format system. It combines a compact, lightweight construction with a fully mechanical shift mechanism for precise perspective control.
17mm focal length delivers a wide field of view ideal for architectural and interior photography
Zero-D shift design minimises optical distortion while maintaining edge-to-edge sharpness
86mm filter thread accepts standard filters for polarisation or ND exposure control
Fully manual operation with mechanical focus and shift helicoids
Das zeichnet Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift aus
The lens features a fully mechanical shift mechanism that allows tilt and shift movements without electronic contacts, making it compatible with all Fujifilm GFX bodies that support manual lenses. The f/4 maximum aperture keeps the lens compact at 1.52kg while still providing sufficient light for handheld shooting in moderate conditions.
Ideal für...
Architectural photographers who need controlled perspective correction on medium-format cameras. Landscape photographers who want a compact, lightweight wide-angle option for on-location work. Studio photographers who require a reliable manual lens for controlled lighting setups.
Anwendung von Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift
Mount the lens on a Fujifilm GFX body and set the camera to manual focus mode
Use the shift mechanism to correct converging vertical lines in architectural scenes
Attach filters via the 86mm thread for polarisation or long-exposure ND work
Focus manually using the helicoid; the zero-d shift design keeps the optical axis centred for minimal distortion
Laowa ist ein chinesischer Optikhersteller, der auf Manuellfokus-Objektive für Systemkameras mit Wechselbajonett spezialisiert ist. Die Marke ist bekannt für ein breites Angebot an Weitwinkel- und Makro-Objektiven im unteren Preissegment sowie für unkonventionelle optische Konstruktionen wie den Zero-D-Verschiebemechanismus. Laowa-Objektive werden in Europa über autorisierte Händler vertrieben und von Fotografen verwendet, die vollständig manuelle Bedienung an Mittelformat- und Vollformat-Kameras bevorzugen.
It is a wide-angle fixed lens for the Fujifilm GFX system, designed for architectural and landscape photography where perspective control and a broad field of view are needed.
Yes, the lens uses a mechanical G-Mount and has no electronic contacts, so it works with all Fujifilm GFX bodies that support manual lenses.
17mm focal length, f/4 maximum aperture, 86mm filter thread, 1.52kg weight, fully manual focus and shift operation, Zero-D shift design for minimal distortion.
Lens body, front and rear caps, and a soft pouch. A tripod collar is not included.
Clean the front and rear elements with a microfibre cloth and lens solution. Store the lens in the provided pouch when not in use. The 86mm filter thread accepts standard screw-on filters for protection.
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