Laowa is reshaping the field of Tilt-Shift optics. The Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro joins its 55mm f/2.8 and 100mm f/2.8 siblings, forming a new trinity of macro Tilt-Shift lenses for full-frame cameras as well as for 44×33 cameras. These lenses allow for a whole new layer of visual creativity for large-sensor filmmakers and photographers. The new lens offers the widest angle of view in the line while maintaining most other features, build quality, and pricing. Tilt-Shift lenses are a rare and unique breed. Traditionally used for architecture and studio work, they follow the path laid by technical cameras to provide thorough control over the final image. Most lenses provide rather limited control options: zoom and focus rings are the basics. Some manufacturers grace us with an aperture/iris control ring, usually on higher-end models. Then there are function rings and buttons, focus limiters, optical stabilizer controls, and that’s about it. Tilt-Shift lenses let us control the very angle of the light projection, manipulating perspective and framing, and even bending the focal plane to our will. Optical features The Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro features a rather complex design, built around a 14-element, 12-group optical formula. An APO (Apochromatic) configuration is included, minimising chromatic aberrations for consistent edge-to-edge performance. The lens is also designated with Laowa’s Zero-D label, which stands for minimal optical distortion. Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro tilting down. Image credit: Laowa On full-frame bodies, the new Laowa lens offers an 87.5-degree angle...
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