Designed for photographers who demand precision and creative flexibility, the Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift is a specialised ultra-wide-angle lens combining perspective correction, focus-plane control, and a fast maximum aperture.

Its ±12mm shift and ±10° tilt capabilities allow photographers to manipulate composition and focus in ways that conventional lenses cannot. From correcting converging vertical lines in architectural photography to creating distinctive miniature-style effects, the lens offers extensive creative possibilities.

The lens also features a large Ø67mm image circle, providing impressive coverage for compatible medium format systems. For Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad XCD photographers, it opens up possibilities for ultra-wide-angle photography with a fast f/2 aperture, including creative landscape and astrophotography applications.

Key Features

1. ±12mm Shift for Perspective Control

Shift the lens independently of the camera's optical axis to control perspective and reframe compositions without tilting the camera. This is particularly useful for architectural and interior photography, helping maintain straight vertical lines when photographing tall buildings and structures. Shift movements can also be used to capture multiple frames for panoramic stitching.

2. ±10° Tilt for Creative Focus Control

Tilt the lens to change the orientation of the focus plane relative to the image sensor. This allows photographers to keep subjects at different distances in focus or isolate a narrow area of sharpness for distinctive creative effects. The available tilt and shift range may vary by mount and focusing distance, and the two movements may affect each other's usable range.

3. Fast f/2 Maximum Aperture

The bright f/2 maximum aperture provides increased light-gathering capability for low-light scenes, night photography, and astrophotography. Combined with the lens's wide-angle perspective, it offers creative opportunities for capturing expansive night skies and other dimly lit environments.

4. Zero-D Optical Design

Laowa's signature Zero-D design is engineered to minimise optical distortion. This makes the lens particularly suitable for architectural, interior, and commercial photography, where maintaining accurate shapes and straight lines is important.

5. Large Ø67mm Image Circle for Medium Format

The generous 67mm image circle provides coverage beyond typical full-frame requirements, making the lens an interesting option for compatible medium format cameras. Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad XCD users can explore ultra-wide-angle compositions, while retaining useful tilt and shift flexibility. Actual coverage, vignetting, and available movements depend on the camera mount and shooting conditions.

6. Advanced 13-Element Optical Construction

The lens consists of 13 elements in 10 groups, incorporating 4 high-refractive-index elements, 5 extra-low dispersion (ED) elements, and 2 aspherical elements. This optical configuration is designed to deliver high resolution, minimise chromatic aberration, and improve image quality across the frame.

7. Robust All-Metal Construction

Built with an all-metal body, the lens offers a solid, precision-oriented design suited to the demands of professional photography and regular field use.

Creative Applications

• Architectural Photography: Correct perspective distortion when capturing buildings, interiors, and structures.

• Panoramic Photography: Combine shifted frames to create wider compositions.

• Miniature Effect: Tilt the focus plane to produce a narrow band of sharpness, making real-world scenes appear miniature.

• Selective Focus: Keep subjects at different distances sharp or isolate specific portions of a scene.

• Shallow-Focus Illusion: Angle the focus plane to create a narrow region of sharpness against a blurred foreground and background.

• Reflection Photography: Use shift movements to adjust framing around mirrors or reflective surfaces without moving the camera body, where the composition and reflection geometry permit.

• Astrophotography: Combine the ultra-wide-angle view with the f/2 aperture to photograph expansive night skies.

• Medium Format Photography: Explore wide-angle compositions and tilt-shift techniques on compatible medium format systems.

Ideal For

• Architectural and interior photographers

• Commercial and product photographers

• Landscape photographers

• Astrophotographers

• Creative and experimental photographers

• Compatible Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad XCD medium format users