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Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL

Leica L-Mount

Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL

Focal length
9 mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Weight
350 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
12 cm
Length
66 mm

At a Glance

Covering the ultra-wide range with its 9 mm focal length, this prime is made for full-frame L-Mount cameras. Its maximum aperture is f/5.6 and focusing is manual. The lens weighs 350 g and focuses as close as 12 cm, giving 0.21x magnification. Landscapes, architecture and interiors are its natural subjects.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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

Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
9 mm
Max. focal length
9 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5.6
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
10
Weight
350 g (0.77 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
12 cm (4.72 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.8 (0.21×)
Length
66 mm (2.6 in)
Diameter
62.4 mm (2.46 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 F5.6 FF RL fit?

The Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 14 mm in full-frame terms.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame:
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 F5.6 FF RL compared

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

LensVenus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL7artisans Photoelectric 9mm f/5.6Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL7artisans Photoelectric 10mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Focal length9 mm9 mm11 mm10 mm
Max. aperturef/5.6f/5.6f/4.5f/2.8
Weight350 g463 g254 g570 g
Filter diameter––62 mm–
Min. focus distance12 cm20 cm19 cm17 cm
Length66 mm86 mm58 mm68 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL: FAQ

Does the Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL have autofocus?

No, the Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL have image stabilization?

No, the Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL 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 F5.6 FF RL weigh?

The Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL weighs 350 g. It is 66 mm long with a diameter of 62.4 mm.

How close can the Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL is 12 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 14 mm in full-frame terms.

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