Quick answer
The Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 17mm at f/4.0 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 17mm f/4 wide-angle prime lens, the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D is designed for Sony A mount bodies, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.
Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D specifications
What can you shoot with the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D?
At 17mm this is a ultra-wide prime, 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 | 17mm | 93.3° | 103.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 26mm | 70.4° | 80.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D?
It is a fixed 17mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 17mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.0.
What is the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 26mm on full frame, with a 70.4° horizontal and 80.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
