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Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D

Leica L-Mount

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
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At a Glance

The 9 mm focal length of this L-Mount lens for APS-C cameras corresponds to 14 mm on full frame, so it covers ultra-wide scenes. The f/2.8 aperture allows shorter shutter times in low light. The lens is compact at 215 g and is focused by hand. It reaches down to 12 cm at 0.13x magnification, which suits landscape, architecture, interiors and travel.

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
53 mm (2.09 in)
Diameter
60 mm (2.36 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 F2.8 Zero-D fit?

The Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C L-Mount 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.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-DSG-image MF 7.5mm F2.8 FisheyeVenus Laowa 10mm f/4 Cookie7artisans Photoelectric 10mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Focal length9 mm7.5 mm10 mm10 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/4f/2.8
Weight215 g326 g130 g570 g
Filter diameter49 mm–37 mm–
Min. focus distance12 cm12 cm10 cm17 cm
Length53 mm54 mm25 mm68 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.

Is the Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D a full-frame lens?

No, the Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 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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