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Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D Lens for FUJIFILM G

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Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D Lens for FUJIFILM G
Key Features
  • FUJIFILM G Mount
  • 13mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
  • Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
Exceptionally wide, the Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D from Venus Optics is an impressive ultra-wide prime designed for FUJIFILM G-mount mirrorless medium format cameras. With a broad 113° angle of view, this lens is well-suited to a range of subjects, including architecture, interiors, landscapes, and astrophotography. The optical design incorporates a series of extra-low dispersion and aspherical elements, which correct a variety of aberrations in order to produce high sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy. As part of the Zero-D series, this lens also offers notable distortion control for accurate subject portrayal. A Frog Eye coating has been applied to the front element, as well, which protects the lens from dust and moisture. Additionally, its manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 7.9" away and a five-blade diaphragm contributes to producing 10-point sun stars.
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Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 ZERO-D Overview

Exceptionally wide, the Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D from Venus Optics is an impressive ultra-wide prime designed for FUJIFILM G-mount mirrorless medium format cameras. With a broad 113° angle of view, this lens is well-suited to a range of subjects, including architecture, interiors, landscapes, and astrophotography. The optical design incorporates a series of extra-low dispersion and aspherical elements, which correct a variety of aberrations in order to produce high sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy. As part of the Zero-D series, this lens also offers notable distortion control for accurate subject portrayal. A Frog Eye coating has been applied to the front element, as well, which protects the lens from dust and moisture. Additionally, its manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 7.9" away and a five-blade diaphragm contributes to producing 10-point sun stars.

Ultra-wide 17mm prime is designed for use with FUJIFILM G-mount medium format mirrorless cameras where it provides a 13mm equivalent focal length.
Two aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements are featured to minimize spherical and chromatic aberrations for sharper, clearer, and more color-accurate imagery.
Part of the Zero-D series, the optical design helps to reduce distortion for improved geometric accuracy, making it suitable for interior and architecture photography applications.
Frog Eye Coating has been applied to the front element to help repel water and dust.
Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 7.9" away.
Five-blade diaphragm produces clean 10-point sun stars when photography point light sources and specular highlights.
Front 86mm filter thread accepts screw-in filters.

Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 ZERO-D Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
17mm (35mm Equivalent: 13mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/4
Lens Mount
FUJIFILM G
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
86 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/4
Minimum Aperture
f/32
Lens Mount
FUJIFILM G
Angle of View
113°
Minimum Focus Distance
7.87" / 20 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.28x
Optical Design
21 Elements in 14 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
5
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
86 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.46 x 4.9" / 88 x 124.5 mm
Weight
1.82 lb / 829 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.975 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.6 x 5.2 x 5"

Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 ZERO-D Reviews

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Will the camera show focus peak highlights with ...

Will the camera show focus peak highlights with this lens since it is manual focus only?
Asked by: Zachary
Focus peaking can be used with manual lenses such as this.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2021-10-26

what would it take to put it on a sony 77a ?

what would it take to put it on a sony 77a ?
Asked by: Doug
Suggest you look at Laowa’s 12mm lens in Sony E mount (I'm assuming the Sony you have is an E lens mount Laowa has stated their 17mm lens for the GFX is basically the same lens as their 12mm for 35mm cameras. The GFX version has some additional glass and a different mount in the back to make it work on the GFX. Essentially for the GFX it's their 12mm lens plus their Magic Mount Converter all in one lens. You can find the 12mm on the B
Answered by: Peter
Date published: 2022-03-31

How are warranty issues handled with this lens?

How are warranty issues handled with this lens?
Asked by: Kathy
Warranty claims can be sent to the manufacturer via e-mail to [email protected]. .
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2021-05-14

Anyway to adapt this for a Pentax 645z?

Anyway to adapt this for a Pentax 645z?
Asked by: Paul
All the other answers have got it wrong referring to Pentax K glass, because none of that can be mounted on a Pentax 645!!! Totally different camera. And sadly Venus Optics has never made anything for the Pentax 645 series of cameras. (otherwise I'd get it!)
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2021-10-26

shutter isnt working, do I nee to do anuything in ...

shutter isnt working, do I nee to do anuything in my camera settings? GFX series
Asked by: gurdal
You need to set the camera to shoot without a lens. In this link it shows where in the menu to set that. http://fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/gfx50s/menu_setup/button-dial_setting/index.html#shoot_without_lens
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2022-09-10
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