I tested the Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt Shift 0.5x Macro on a Sony A7 III, but it’s also available in Nikon Z, Canon RF and also L-mount versions – though we’re told it’s not compatible with the Lumix S5 II/X, S1 II, S1 R II.
Tilt shift lenses like this Laowa offer two unique features. First, the lens can be tilted, or angled, relative to the camera. This offers extended depth of field for angled surfaces, which is great for studio product shots, especially of flat objects. Or, if you tilt the lens in the other direction, you can create extra-shallow depth of field effects to make street scenes shot from high viewpoints look like tiny models.
