Laowa has released two new wide-angle lenses with integrated shift functionality: the 15mm T4.8 Zero-D Shift Cine and the 20mm T4.1 Zero-D Shift Cine. These are the company’s first dedicated shift lenses designed for cinema use, aimed at professionals working in architecture, VFX, and large-format cinematography. After expanding their wide-angle Vista Vision line, which you can read about here, Laowa has now released Shift Cine lenses for full-frame and Vista Vision cameras. Both lenses combine wide-angle coverage, perspective correction, and a large image circle in fully manual, geared cine housings. New Laowa 20mm T4.1 Zero-D Shift Cine lens in action. Image source: Venus Optics What shift lenses do Shift lenses allow the front optical block to move off-axis while keeping the camera stationary. This lets users correct converging vertical lines without tilting the camera body. It is particularly helpful when shooting tall buildings or tight interior spaces. Perspective correction | Image source: Venus Optics They’re also used in VFX workflows, where keeping the sensor parallel to the subject helps with match moves, composites, and clean geometry for post-production. Laowa has published a video walkthrough highlighting the shift functionality and field of view expansion when used on large-format cameras: Laowa 15mm and 20mm Zero-D Shift Cine – key features ±11mm shift range on full-frame sensors (±9mm for Vista Vision) Large Ø65.2mm image circle 130.4° shifted field of view (15mm) / 117° (20mm) Close focus: 20cm (15mm) / 25cm (20mm) Zero-D (Zero Distortion) optical design 14-blade aperture for smooth bokeh 0.8 mod...
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