TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH § 03 Head to head
TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH vs Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift
TTartisan 17mm f/4 is 4 mm shorter. Laowa 17mm f/4 is 286 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH is a 17mm f/4 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is a 17mm f/4 prime. On paper the Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH 
Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 01
Key differences
Why is the TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH better than the Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift?
- 4 mm shorter (107 mm vs 111 mm long)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift better than the TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH?
- 286 g lighter (770 g vs 1056 g)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.3 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 10)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2025)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift has the edge: it is 286 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift has the edge: it is 286 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH | Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 17mm | 17mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 1056 g | 770 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 107 x 88 mm | 111 x 93 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m | 0.25 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 14 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 17 elements / 10 groups | 18 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter size | — | 86 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm G, L-Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm G, L-Mount |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Price | — | $999 launch price |
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Size
- A · TTartisan
- B · Venus
- 107 × 88 mm
- 111 × 93 mm
The Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is 4 mm longer and 286 g lighter than the TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH.
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Sample frames
TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH or the Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift weighs 770 g, 286 g less than the TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH (1056 g).
- Which focuses closer, the TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH or the Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.3 m for the TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH.
- Do the TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH and the Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH or the Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift has the edge: it is 286 g lighter to carry.
- Is the TTartisan 17 mm f/4 Tilt-Shift ASPH or the Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Venus Optics LAOWA 17 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift has the edge: it is 286 g lighter to carry.
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