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Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX G Mount Review

Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX

Main Features

  • 17mm Focal Range
  • F4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 86mm
  • Max Format: Medium Format
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • Weight: 829g / 1.82 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 61mm x 125mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.2m
  • Max Magnification: 0.28x
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Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX Overview


Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with Medium Format max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with G Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingFair
Walk AroundFair
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroAverage

Reasons to Buy Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Full-time Manual Focusing
Extreme Wide-angle capability
Minimum focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus
Not so fast for a short Prime Lens


Lens Mount

Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX is compatible with cameras that have a Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm G lenses are Fujifilm GFX 100 II, Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm GFX 100S.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX has a maximum diameter of 61mm and total length of 125mm. It weighs 829g / 29.2 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX and Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 (Fujifilm G mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX vs Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX and the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 Size and Weight

Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX has a filter thread of 86mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX:

  • 86mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 86mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 86mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX has a fixed focal length of 17mm.


Maximum Magnification Ratio

Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.28x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.28x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.


Aperture

Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX has a max aperture of F4 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX's optical formula consists of 21 elements in 14 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2 aspherical
  • 3 ED elements

Body Colour

Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX Lens
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35mm FF 790 g / 1.74 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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APS-C / DX 375 g / 0.83 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Medium Format 508 g / 1.12 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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645 490 g / 1.08 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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FourThirds 135 g / 0.30 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo


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Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX Alternatives in Fujifilm G Mount
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Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
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645 845 g / 1.86 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Venus 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Venus
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm G
Max Format Medium Format
Focal Range 17mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 21
Optical Groups 14
Special Elements 2 aspherical + 3 ED elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification 0.28X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 829g
Diameter 61mm
Length 125mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 86mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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Frequently Asked Questions about Venus Laowa 17mm F4 Zero-D GFX
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