Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift

The Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift is a full-frame wide-angle lens built for photographers who need both speed and precision. A fast f/2 maximum aperture , wider than any tilt-shift lens in its class, and pairing with Laowa’s signature Zero-D optical design to deliver virtually distortion-free images even after dark.

A ±10° of tilt and ±12mm of shift gives full control over the focus plane and perspective, while a 84° angle of view suits everything from tight interiors to sweeping landscapes and night skies.

Mounts: Canon RF / Fuji GFX / L mount / Nikon Z / Sony FE / Hasselblad XCD

Not compatible with Panasonic S52 / S52X / S1M2 / S1M2E / S1R2.

Estimate Delivery Time is 2 weeks from order.

SKU: LA798845 | LA798852 | LA798869 | LA798876 | LA798883 | LA798890 Category:

Description

 

Shift: Perspective Correction

With up to ±12mm of shift, you can keep the camera level and move the lens to frame tall subjects.

Converging vertical lines become parallel, so buildings stand upright without any digital correction.

Before and after shift correction with the Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift, showing converging versus parallel vertical lines on a cathedral
 
 

© Red Chair

Harbor architecture photographed with the Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift

© Red Chair

 

Shift: Stitching and Panoramas

Shifting across frames lets you stitch an image wider than the sensor in a single pass. You get an ultra-wide, high-resolution result without changing lenses or position, and with no rotation parallax between frames. It suits facades, interiors and wide landscapes.

© Kiva Huang

© Catoptogram

© Lu Yipeng

 

Zero-D: Straight Lines to the Edge

Zero-D optics address warping at the source. Door frames stay square, horizons stay flat, and vertical and horizontal lines stay straight to the edge of the frame, so there’s less correction to do in post.

Consistent sharpness with Zero-D distortion correction across the frame, photographed with the Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift

 

Interior architectural photograph by Kiva Huang with the Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift

© Kiva Huang

© Red Chair

 

Tilt: Focus Plane Control

±10° of tilt lets you reposition the focus plane. Use it for front-to-back sharpness in landscapes and product work without stopping down, or tilt the other way for selective focus and a miniature effect. At f/2, the miniature look works at night too.

 

© Bastian Kratzke

 

Tiny Worlds, By Design

Tilt the focus plane and a real scene starts to look like a hand-built model. With the wide 24mm view and f/2 aperture, the miniature effect works from daylight into the night, all in camera.

© Kiva Huang

 

f/2: Tilt-Shift Beyond Daylight

At f/2, this lens is the fastest tilt-shift lens ever made for any format. That extra light turns tilt-shift from a daylight-only tool into one that works in dim interiors, at blue hour, and under the night sky.

 

© Yipin Bai Shan

 

Medium Format Ready

The 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift is available in native Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad XCD mounts, so photographers working with larger sensors get the same perspective control as full-frame users. Shift moves the lens and not the image, so the full sensor stays in use.

 

Architectural landscape photographed by Wan Tianjian with the Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift

© Wan Tianjian

© Christian Santiago

 

±12mm of Shift on Both Axes

On medium format, the lens keeps ±12mm of shift on both the X and Y axes, with no dark corners. You can also shift in both directions to stitch several frames into one high-resolution image beyond the sensor. At maximum shift, corners show mild vignetting, but they stay fully usable.

Compact Size

At Ø93mm × 119mm (Ø3.66″ × 4.69″) and 860g (1.90 lb), the 24mm f/2 is comparable in size to other 24mm tilt-shift lenses. Those typically stop at f/3.5, while the 24mm f/2 opens about 1.6 stops wider and offers ±10° of tilt against others at ±8.5°. You get a much faster aperture and more tilt in a lens of similar size.

 

Close Focusing Distance

Focus as close as 25cm and fill the frame with architectural details, textures and small subjects, all with the wide 24mm perspective.

Kiva Huang photographs flowers close up using the Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift lens

© Kiva Huang

© Kiva Huang

 

 

77mm Filter Thread

A 77mm front filter thread lets you use your existing screw-in filters directly, with no bulky holder system.

Tilt and Shift Limits

The 24mm f/2 balances tilt and shift while staying compact. The more tilt you apply, the less shift is available, and the reverse. Limits vary slightly by mount, particularly at infinity. Maximum tilt of ±10° and shift of ±12mm are both reached at close focusing distances (0.4m–0.25m). Click here for Full Limitations Table.

E Mount, Z Mount, RF Mount, L Mount
Focusing Distance Tilt Shift (mm)
Infinity – 5m ±3° ±12
±4° ±6
1.5m ±4° ±12
1m ±5° ±12
0.5m ±8° ±12
0.4m – 0.25m ±10° ±12
GFX Mount, XCD
Focusing Distance Tilt Shift (mm)
Infinity – 5m ±4° ±12
±5° ±6
1.5m ±5° ±12
1m ±5.5° ±12
0.5m ±8° ±12
0.4m – 0.25m ±10° ±12

SAMPLE PHOTOS

© Lu Yipeng

Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift sample photograph by MichalTomas@LondonViewpoint, image 04

© MichalTomas @LondonViewpoint

Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift sample photograph by MichalTomas@LondonViewpoint, image 45

© MichalTomas @LondonViewpoint

Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift sample photograph by NathanCoolPhotos, image 01

© NathanCoolPhotos

© JiBai

© Yipin Bai Shan

© Quiliano

© Catoptogram


SPECIFICATION

 
Name Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift
Format Full Frame
Focal Length 24mm
Aperture Range f/2–22
Angle of View 84°
Horizontal FOV 102.7°
Vertical FOV 90°
Tilt ±10°
Shift ±12mm
Mount Rotation 360°
Max. Magnification 0.194×
In-focus Driving Mode Manual Focus
Lens Structure 13 elements in 10 groups
Aperture Blades 14
Min. Focusing Distance 25cm
Filter Thread Size Ø77mm
Dimensions Ø93mm × 119mm
Weight 860g
Mounts Sony E / Nikon Z / Canon RF / L Mount* / GFX / XCD
*Not compatible with the following Panasonic Lumix models: S52 / S52X / S1M2 / S1M2E / S1R2.

Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift MTF
Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift Optical Structure