Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D is the third member of the Laowa Zero-D' line-up and they all feature an excellent control of the optical distortion which is commonly appeared in ultrawide angle lenses. This new lens is an ultra-wide & ultra-fast prime lens with a 35mm equivalent focal length of around 14.4mm. Despite the extreme specifications, Venus Optics has successfully minimized the weight of the lens to less than 0.5 pounds (215g) and 2-inch (53mm) long. This compact and light lens comprises of 15 elements in 10 groups with 2 pcs of aspherical elements and 3 pcs of Extra-low dispersion elements. This optical design successfully minimizes the distortion and chromatic aberrations to its lowest but at the same time, delivers a superb optical performance from corners to corners.
The extreme 113½ angle of view and ultra-fast f/2.8 aperture allows photographers to create impressive astro-photography shots with ease. It also gives photographers a fast and wide-angle option for landscape photography and low-light shooting. For videographers, the compact size of this lens is friendly to the use of gimbals or even handheld shooting without much of shaking. The lens is designed with a 49mm filter thread which gives additional portability for screw-in filters.
| Maximum Aperture |
f/2.8
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| Minimum Aperture |
f/22
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| Lens Mount |
Canon RF
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| Lens Format Coverage |
APS-C
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| Angle of View |
113°
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| Minimum Focus Distance |
4.72" / 12 cm
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| Maximum Magnification |
0.13x
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| Optical Design |
15 Elements in 10 Groups
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| Diaphragm Blades |
7
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| Focus Type |
Manual Focus
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| Image Stabilization |
No
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| Filter Size |
49 mm (Front)
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| Dimensions (ø x L) |
2.09 x 2.36" / 53 x 60 mm
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| Weight |
7.6 oz / 215 g
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