LAOWA unveiled the new 35mm F2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro, and began accepting orders from Friday, February 13, 2026. The product usually takes about one month to arrive after ordering.
This innovative lens combines tilt-shift functionality, which allows for perspective control in the wide-angle range, with a 0.5x macro function that allows you to get up close and personal with your subject. It offers high optical performance and ease of use that meets the demands of professionals in a wide range of fields, from architecture, landscapes, and product photography to fine art. Furthermore, its generous image circle makes it compatible with large-format cameras (G/XCD mount).
Equipped with precision tilt (±10°) and shift (±12mm) mechanisms
This lens comes equipped with a precise, professional-grade ±10° tilt mechanism and ±12mm shift mechanism, allowing you to freely control perspective distortion and the focus plane.
*For large format cameras (Fuji G mount and Hasselblad XCD mount), the shift range is limited to ±8mm.
Tilt
- The ±10° tilt function allows you to intentionally tilt the focal plane, allowing you to focus on a specific plane while maintaining a shallow depth of field, or to create intentional bokeh.
- Effective for miniature effects in landscape photography and precise focus control in product photography.
Shift
- With a maximum ±12mm shift function on full-frame cameras, you can accurately correct vertical distortion that occurs in architectural photography, etc.
- Panorama shooting using the shift function allows for precise stitching that minimizes misalignment caused by parallax, allowing you to create natural, expansive panoramic photos.
Rotation mechanism for easy composition adjustment
The mount rotation button allows you to rotate the lens body ±180°. With 15° click limits (24 positions in total), you can precisely and quickly adjust the tilt and shift direction to suit your shooting intent, supporting multi-angle stitching and composition.
Minimum focusing distance of 22.8cm, maximum 0.5x macro shooting
It achieves a maximum magnification of 0.5x, which is groundbreaking for a wide-angle tilt-shift lens. The minimum focusing distance is a short 22.8cm, and the tilt mechanism allows for precise adjustment of the focal plane even in close-up shots, enabling a high degree of freedom in product photography and table photography that was not possible with conventional lenses.
“Zero-D” design for outstanding optical performance
LAOWA’s unique Zero-D (zero distortion) design minimizes distortion to the utmost extent, achieving high image quality that “draws straight lines as straight lines,” which is important for architectural photography, etc. In addition, the adoption of an APO (apochromat) design thoroughly eliminates chromatic aberration, achieving sharp and clear image quality across the entire screen.
Reliable mechanism and operability that meets professional needs
- 77mm filter diameter: Compatible with commercially available screw-in circular filters, offering excellent cost performance and convenience.
- Durable metal housing and protective coating: All mechanisms constructed from metal parts to ensure durability. The front treated with LAOWA proprietary Frog Eye Coating (FEC), water-repellent and stain-resistant.
- Lens support included as standard: Includes an Arca-Swiss standard lens support, which also supports camera rotation.
LAOWA 35mm F2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro Main specifications
| format | Full Frame (FF) |
| focal length | 35mm |
| Aperture range | F2.8–F22 |
| Angle of view | 87.5° |
| Lens construction | 14 elements in 12 groups (including 4 ED lenses and 1 high refractive index lens) |
| Number of aperture blades | 15 sheets |
| Tilt | ±10° |
| shift | ±12mm (±8mm for Fuji G and Hasselblad XCD mounts) |
| Mount rotation mechanism | 360° (click every 15°) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 22.8cm |
| Maximum magnification | 0.5 times |
| focus adjustment | Manual focus (MF) |
| Filter diameter | φ77mm |
| External dimensions | Approximately φ104.9mm x 148.9mm |
| mass | Approximately 1,350g (excluding front and rear caps) |
| Compatible Mounts | Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L Mount, Fuji G, Hasselblad XCD |
*When using this lens with large tilt and shift amounts, parts of the lens may interfere with parts of the camera body (such as a large grip). To avoid damaging the camera body, test before use or adjust the shift amount according to the actual shooting conditions.
*L Mount not attachable to Panasonic LUMIX S5II, S5IIX, S1II, S1RII, or S1IIE.
