Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D

Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D

Wide-angle prime with bright aperture for Landscape, architecture.

Ultra-wide-angle prime lens f/2.8 aps-c
Landscape
Landscape
Architecture
Architecture

Lens Review: Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D

The Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D is an ultra-wide-angle prime lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras, offering a 113° angle of view. The 'Zero-D' designation indicates close-to-zero distortion, ensuring straight lines remain straight, which is particularly beneficial for architectural photography. The bright f/2.8 maximum aperture allows for excellent low-light performance and depth of field control. The lens features a manual aperture ring and manual focus design, with a minimum focusing distance of 12 cm, enabling close-up wide-angle shots. Its compact and lightweight build enhances portability, making it a convenient choice for photographers seeking high-quality optics in a portable package.

Specifications

Lens type
Ultra-wide-angle prime lens
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length
9 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, DJI DL
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
Yes (manual)
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
15 elements in 10 groups (including 2 aspherical elements and 3 extra-low dispersion elements)
Minimum focusing distance
12 cm (4.72 inches)
Maximum magnification
0.13x
Filter size
49 mm
Dimensions
60 mm (diameter) x 53 mm (length)
Weight
215 g (7.6 oz)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
landscape, architecture

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Historic cathedral of Saints Pietro and Marco in Alessandria, Italy: interior

Historic cathedral of Saints Pietro and Marco in Alessandria, Italy: interior

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Historic cathedral of Saints Pietro and Marco in Alessandria, Italy: interior

Historic cathedral of Saints Pietro and Marco in Alessandria, Italy: interior

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Historic cathedral of Saints Pietro and Marco in Alessandria, Italy: interior

Historic cathedral of Saints Pietro and Marco in Alessandria, Italy: interior

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