{"product_id":"laowa-17mm-f-4-0-zero-d-shift-hasselblad-xcd-ve1740s-xcd","title":"Laowa 17mm f\/4.0 Zero-D Shift - Hasselblad XCD (VE1740S-XCD)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLaowa 17mm f\/4.0 Zero-D Shift - Hasselblad XCD (VE1740S-XCD) | Keep architectural lines straight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithout a shift lens, photographing a tall building often means tilting the camera up and letting its vertical lines converge. The Laowa 17mm f\/4.0 Zero-D Shift gives Hasselblad X photographers another approach: keep the camera level, then shift the lens to bring more of the building into the frame. Its 116° angle of view also takes in broad scenes, making it useful for landscape work when you want foreground and setting in the same composition. This is a manual-focus ultra-wide prime for medium format, aimed at photographers who prefer careful framing over quick, automatic shooting. Architecture is its clearest strength, from façades to interiors where straight lines matter. It also suits deliberate landscape compositions. The shift movement is the reason to choose this lens; it gives you framing control without relying on a steep upward camera angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMade for deliberate framing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShift the composition while keeping the camera level for architectural subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the 116° view to include more of a landscape or a confined interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual focus suits considered compositions where you can take time to place the focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep the camera level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a building, start with the camera level and adjust the shift to position the structure in the frame. That keeps the viewpoint more controlled than aiming the camera upward. In a landscape, the wide view can bring a near foreground into the same picture as a distant horizon. The effect depends on where you stand and how you frame, so this lens rewards small adjustments rather than rushed shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Can this lens help me photograph a tall building without leaning the camera back?” Yes—that’s exactly the job I’d consider it for. On a Hasselblad X body, its 17mm focal length gives a very wide view, while the shift lets you adjust the framing with the camera kept level. The f\/4 maximum aperture is a sensible fit for carefully composed architecture and landscapes, especially when you can use a tripod and take your time. Its medium-format coverage is part of the appeal for X-system photographers working with wide scenes. I’d recommend it to someone who enjoys precise manual focus; it’s less suited to fast, spontaneous shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct kind: Interchangeable lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFocal length: 17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaximum aperture: f\/4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLens type: Ultra Wide Prime\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount: Hasselblad X\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSensor format: Medium Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFocus: Manual Focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAngle of view: 116°\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuinely suited for: Landscape, Architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Laowa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492109984084,"sku":"29LAOWA17SXCD0","price":1067.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/29LAOWA17SXCD0_01.jpg?v=1791544461","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/fr\/products\/laowa-17mm-f-4-0-zero-d-shift-hasselblad-xcd-ve1740s-xcd","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}