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Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D

Canon EF-M

Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D

Focal length
9 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
215 g
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
12 cm
Length
53 mm

At a Glance

Mounted on Canon EF-M APS-C cameras, this prime offers a 9 mm focal length that equals 14 mm on full frame, which places it among the ultra-wides. It is compact at 215 g, and the f/2.8 aperture helps with shorter shutter times in dim conditions. Focus is set manually, with a closest distance of 12 cm at 0.13x. Landscape, architecture, interiors and travel are natural fits.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
9 mm
Max. focal length
9 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
15
Groups
10
Weight
215 g (0.47 lb)
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
12 cm (4.72 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.5 (0.13Γ—)
Length
53 mm (2.09 in)
Diameter
60 mm (2.36 in)

Manufacturer data: venuslens.net

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D fit?

The Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D fits all Canon EF-M cameras. There its field of view equals 14 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.6).

Canon EF-M cameras

Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF-M lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-DSamyang / Rokinon 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CSSamyang / Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye IIKamlan 8mm F3.0 Fisheye
Focal length9 mm10 mm8 mm8 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/3
Weight215 g620 g260 g385 g
Filter diameter49 mm–––
Min. focus distance12 cm24 cm30 cm5 cm
Length53 mm132 mm64.4 mm62 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D weigh?

The Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D weighs 215 g. It is 53 mm long with a diameter of 60 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D use?

The Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D takes 49 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D is 12 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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