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Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D

Canon RF

Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D

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

With a 9 mm focal length, this prime for APS-C cameras on Canon RF gives a 14 mm full-frame equivalent. It is compact at 215 g. The f/2.8 aperture shortens shutter times when light runs low, and the minimum focus distance of 12 cm gives 0.13x magnification. Focus is purely manual. Landscape, architecture, interiors and travel are the typical uses.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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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 (0.13×)
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)
Diameter
53 mm (2.09 in)

Manufacturer data: venuslens.net

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

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Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D fit?

The Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 14 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-DAstrHori 9mm f/2.8SG-image MF 7.5mm F2.8 FisheyeBrightin Star MF 7.5mm F2.8 IV APS-C Fisheye
Focal length9 mm9 mm7.5 mm7.5 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight215 g–326 g277 g
Filter diameter49 mm–––
Min. focus distance12 cm20 cm12 cm15 cm
Length60 mm66 mm54 mm52 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 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 f/2.8 Zero-D weigh?

The Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D weighs 215 g. It is 60 mm long with a diameter of 53 mm.

What filter size does the Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D use?

The Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D takes 49 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D is 12 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D a full-frame lens?

No, the Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 14 mm in full-frame terms.

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