Overview
The Venus Optics Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro (L Mount) delivers distortion-free wide-angle imaging, extensive tilt-shift control, and macro capability in a compact, precision-engineered lens designed for architectural, product, and creative photography.
Core Features
- Zero-D design for distortion-free lines
- ±10° tilt and ±12 mm shift movements
- 0.5× macro magnification
- Fast f/2.8 aperture for low light
- Full 360° rotation with click-stops
Tilt & Shift Performance
The full-frame version features ±10° of tilt and a generous ±12 mm of shift, enabling precise control over the plane of focus and perspective. This allows photographers to correct converging verticals, refine composition, and produce miniature-style effects or extended depth-of-field imagery directly in-camera.
Zero-D Optical Design
The lens maintains clean geometry with straight lines, making it ideal for interiors and architectural spaces.
APO Optical Performance
- Apochromatic elements reduce colour fringing
- High contrast across the entire frame
- Sharp edge-to-edge detail
Macro Capability
With 0.5× magnification and a 22.8 cm minimum focusing distance, the lens enables detailed product, food, and tabletop photography.
Build & Handling
- 360° rotation for flexible alignment
- Standard 77 mm filter compatibility
- Detachable Arca-Swiss tripod support
- Frog-Eye coating for dust and water resistance
Panoramic Stitching
The shift mechanism allows for high-quality, distortion-free panoramic image stitching.
General
| Format | Full Frame |
| Mount | L Mount |
| Focal Length | 35 mm |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8–22 |
| Angle of View | 87.5° |
| Tilting Capability | ±10° |
| Shift Range | ±12 mm |
| Rotation | 360° |
| Magnification | 0.5× |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus |
Optics
| Lens Construction | 14 elements in 12 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 15 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 22.8 cm |
| Filter Thread Size | 77 mm |
Dimensions & Weight
| Dimensions | ~ 148.9 mm × 104.9 mm |
| Weight | ~ 1350 g |
What's Included
- Venus Optics 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro Lens (L Mount)
- Detachable Arca-Swiss Lens Support
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Lens Hood
- Barcode: 87396
- UPC Barcode: 6940486706437
- Supplier Code: VE3528TS-L