Lens Comparison
Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift (L-Mount) vs Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift (L-Mount)
The bottom line
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to what you shoot, and let size, price and handling break the tie.
Where they differ
- ›Price: the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift (L-Mount) is $999, $250 under the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift (L-Mount).
Frequently asked
Is the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift (L-Mount) or the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift (L-Mount) better?
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to what you shoot, and let size, price and handling break the tie.
What is the main difference between the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift (L-Mount) and the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift (L-Mount)?
Price: the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift (L-Mount) is $999, $250 under the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift (L-Mount).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 17mm | 17mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 18 | 18 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 14 | 14 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Angle of View | 104° | 104° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Focus Motor | Manual | Manual |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | − | − |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $999 | $1,249 |
| Filter Size | 86mm | 86mm |
| Diameter | 93mm | 93mm |
| Length | 110mm | 111mm |
| Weight | 770g (1.70 lb) | 810g (1.79 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
