Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D vs f/4.5 Zero-D Shift

Both are Nikon Z lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

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Pick the f/2 Zero-D if

You need 2⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/4.5)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.2 m

Pick the f/4.5 Zero-D Shift if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

7 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D and the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
	f/2 Zero-D	f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
Type	Prime	Tilt-Shift
Max aperture	f/2 2⅓ stops faster	f/4.5
Filter thread	72 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.15 m closer	0.2 m
Max magnification	0.25×	not listed
Optical design	12 elements / 9 groups	17 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus

6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, format, focal length, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all

Brand: Laowa both
Mount: Nikon Z both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 15mm both
Aperture blades: 5 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D

The Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 15mm at f/2 for Nikon Z mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.

Our notes