Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D APS-C Lens Samples

Here are several sample images for the Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D APS-C lens. As a Zero-D lens, this 9mm f/2.8’s optical design is specifically meant to limit distortion for clear and accurate portrayals of landscapes and architectural subjects.

Ideal for landscape, architectural, star and interior photography, the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D APS-C lens is available in Fujifilm X-mount, Canon EF-M and Sony E-mount cameras. The lens can also be used with APS-C models where it provides an 13.5mm equivalent focal length. Manual focus design offers a minimum focusing distance of 4.7″.

The price of the ultra-wide Venus Optic lens is $499. Check out the major stores for availability (Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama). Now let’s head over the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D APS-C lens samples.

Laowa 9mm f/2.8 ZERO-D APS-C Lens Sample Images

Sample images taken with the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens mounted on the new Fujifilm X-T3 mirrorless camera. PhotographyBlog published a gallery of JPEG and Raw sample images taken with the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens.

More Laowa 9mm samples can be found at Dpreview gallery where they used the E-mount version of the lens attached to the Sony A6500 camera. More sample images are here and here.

Main specifications:

• Focal length: 9 mm
• Maximum F value: F 2.8
• Viewing angle: 113 degrees (corresponding format: APS-C)
• Lens construction: 10 groups of 15
• Number of diaphragm blades: 7
• Shortest shooting distance: 12 cm
• Maximum magnification: 0.13 times
• Filter diameter: φ 49 mm
• Weight: ~ 215 g * Variable depending on mount
• Corresponding mount: FUJIFILM X, Canon EF-M, Sony E