Description
55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro Lens
Laowa proudly brings not one but two incredible Tilt-shift Macro lenses for full-frame cameras: 55mm & 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro. They both feature a precise tilt of ±10°, a shift of ±12mm, and an impressive 1:1 magnification. They are the first tilt-shift macro lenses Laowa has featuring a fast f/2.8 aperture designed. Due to its large image circle, it can also be used on medium-format cameras.
Captured with 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro on GFX Camera
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Precise Tilt of ±10° and Shift of ±12mm
The lenses offer a precise Tilt of ±10° and a Shift of ±12mm, allowing photographers to control perspective and selective focus effortlessly to create a shallow depth of field style.
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Tilt of ±10°
The maximum possible tilt amount of the lens is ±10° adjustment. It enables photographers to manipulate the image plane for both practical and creative effects.
Minimizing post-processing
Adjusting the focal plane by tilt allows specific areas to be in focus, reducing the need to stop down the aperture while still achieving an extensive depth of field for specific surface. Additionally, for products with reflective surfaces (such as jewelry), using a tilt-shift lens can help minimize unwanted reflections.
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Photographers may make use of the tilt function to have creative shots
Miniature Effect
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Selective Focus
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Control Plane of Focus
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Shift of ±12mm
With a maximum shift of ±12mm for full-frame cameras, this feature allows for precise perspective control and easy correction of vertical lines, helping to avoid perspective distortion—ideal for architectural photography.
Seamless Photo Stitching
Using the shift function, panoramas can be easily created through photo stitching.
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Adjustable Tilt-Shift Direction for Flexible Angles
The lens allow for flexible angles and effortless composition adjustments with two different rotation systems. There’s one 90° Rotation for changing Tilt Direction and one for shift direction with clicks at every 15°.
1X Magnification
This first-of-their-kind tilt-shift lens offer 1:1 magnification of life-size images, capturing extensive details up close. It focus as closely as 27 cm from subjects, allowing photographers to shoot at short distances.
Excellent low-light performance
With f/2.8 maximum aperture, the lens can perform outstandingly in a low-light environment.
Outstanding Optical Performance
Engineered with exceptional optics, the lens feature 14 elements in 11 groups. This design ensures outstanding image quality with minimal vignette, capturing every detail with precision and clarity.
Versatile for Various Shooting Occasions
The lens excel across multiple scenarios, whether in macro, landscape, architecture, or product photography.
77mm Filter Thread
Designed with a built-in filter thread, this allow for the easy use of screw-in filters without a separate filter holder.
Built-in Lens Support with Arca-Swiss
A lens support comes with the lens and can be easily attached to a tripod with the Arca-Swiss system.
SPECS
| Name | Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro |
|---|---|
| Format | FF |
| Focal Length | 55mm |
| Aperture Range | F2.8-22 |
| Angle of View | 62.7° |
| Tilt | ±10° |
| Shift | ±12mm |
| Shift Rotation | 90° |
| Mount Rotation | 360° |
| Magnification | 1:1 |
| In-focus driving mode | MF |
| Lens Structure | 14 elements in 11 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 15 |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 270mm |
| Filter Thread Size | Ø 77mm |
| Dimension | Approx. 168.5mm* Ø85mm |
| Weight | 1345g |
| Mounts | E, Z, RF, L mount & GFX |
