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Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D

Nikon Z (DX/FX)

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

This ultra-wide prime is made for APS-C cameras on Nikon Z, where its 9 mm focal length gives a 14 mm full-frame equivalent view. It weighs just 215 g, so it is compact, and the f/2.8 aperture allows shorter shutter times in dim light. Focusing is manual, down to 12 cm at 0.13x magnification. It suits landscapes, architecture and interiors.

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 Nikon Z 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.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensVenus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-DAstrHori 9mm f/2.8Viltrox AF 9mm F2.87Artisans 10mm F3.5
Focal length9 mm9 mm9 mm10 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/3.5
Weight215 g–190 g–
Filter diameter49 mm–58 mm37 mm
Min. focus distance12 cm20 cm13 cm20 cm
Length60 mm66 mm58.4 mm34 mm
Autofocusnonoyesno
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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