{
  "id": 11964450,
  "title": "Venus Optics doesn’t really do ‘ordinary’, and it’s latest Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift camera lens is anything but…",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/venus-optics-doesnt-really-do-ordinary-and-its-latest-laowa-24mm-f-2",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-04T16:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/lenses/venus-optics-doesnt-really-do-ordinary-and-its-latest-laowa-24mm-f-2-zero-d-tilt-shift-camera-lens-is-anything-but"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tilt-shift lenses have become popular among architectural photographers, with their shift function correcting perspective errors and the tilt function offering control over depth of field. The Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift lens, set for release on November 5, boasts a wide-angle perspective of 108.8 degrees and tilt/shift adjustments of +/-10 degrees and +/-12mm respectively. This lens is particularly attractive for architectural and cityscape photography, with its generous depth of field capabilities and relatively compact, lightweight design.\n\nWith an f/2 aperture, the Laowa 24mm is a fast lens, making it suitable for low-light situations like twilight cityscapes or architectural interiors. It is also the fastest tilt-shift lens ever made. Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras, this lens is compatible with Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Sony E and L-mount options, as well as select medium format cameras from Fujifilm and Hasselblad. However, the L-mount version is incompatible with certain Panasonic Lumix S-series camera bodies. The lens features five Extra-low Dispersion elements, two aspherical elements, and four ultra-high refraction elements, enhancing sharpness, clarity, and color rendition while minimizing optical aberrations. With a price tag of $1,249 USD, the Laowa 24mm tilt-shift lens is a high-end, specialized tool for photographers seeking unique perspectives and creative control.",
  "summary": "This new multi-function lens offers full tilt and shift functions with a fast f/2 aperture and zero distortion",
  "key_points": [
    "Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift lens releases Nov 5",
    "Wide-angle 108.8 degrees, +/-10 degrees tilt, +/-12mm shift",
    "Fast f/2 aperture, five ED elements, four UHR elements"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}