Quick answer
The Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is a ultra-wide tilt-shift lens covering 20mm at f/4.0 for the Nikon Z mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is a tilt-shift lens covering 20mm at f/4 for Nikon Z mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift specifications
- Brand
- Laowa
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Focal length
- 20mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Tilt-Shift
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 14
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17x
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
Specification source: venuslens.com
What can you shoot with the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift?
At 20mm this is a ultra-wide tilt-shift, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 20mm | 84° | 94.5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 30mm | 61.9° | 71.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift use?
It uses the Nikon Z mount, so it fits Nikon Z cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift?
It is a fixed 20mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 20mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.0.
What is the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 30mm on full frame, with a 61.9° horizontal and 71.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift fit?
Any Nikon Z-mount camera, including Nikon Z f, Nikon Z fc, Nikon Z30, Nikon Z5, and Nikon Z50 II and 9 more.
Alternatives for Nikon Z from other brands
All Nikon Z lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
