Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift vs Samyang 20mm T1.9 ED AS UMC

Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

Pick the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Samyang 20mm T1.9 ED AS UMC if

You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.9 vs f/4)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.25 m

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift and the Samyang 20mm T1.9 ED AS UMC
	Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift	Samyang 20mm T1.9 ED AS UMC
Brand	Laowa	Samyang
Type	Tilt-Shift	Prime
Max aperture	f/4	f/1.9 2 stops faster
Length	not listed	113.2 mm
Diameter	not listed	83 mm
Filter thread	82 mm	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.25 m	0.2 m closer
Max magnification	0.17×	not listed
Aperture blades	14	not listed
Optical design	16 elements / 11 groups	13 elements / 12 groups

5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Micro Four Thirds both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 20mm both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift

Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift: a tilt-shift lens with a 20mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.

Our notes