
Venus Laowa 9mm F/2.8 Zero-D Lens
For Canon M Mount




Lens Description
The Venus Laowa 9mm F/2.8 Zero-D is an ultra-wide prime designed for cameras with APS-C (1.6X) sensors. This bright prime has a 9mm focal-length. It provides the same field of view as a 14.4mm lens on a Full-Frame camera.
This prime is capable of focusing down to 12cm from the imaging plane which gives it a maximum magnification of 0.13X. The lens is not capable of autofocus and so the focus-distance must always be manually adjusted via the focus-ring.
This version has a Canon M lens mount. Follow this link to see all current compatible digital cameras: Canon M mount cameras with APS-C (1.6X) or larger sensor. Venus also made this lens available for Fujifilm X, Sony E, Micro Four-Thirds mounts.

Venus Laowa 9mm F/2.8 Zero-D Specifications
Brand | Venus | Model | Laowa 9mm F/2.8 Zero-D |
---|---|---|---|
Mount | Max FLM | 1.6X | |
Focal Length | 9mm | View Angle | 113° |
Max Aperture | F/2.8 | Min Aperture | F/22 |
Min Focus | 12cm | Magnification | 0.13X |
Filter Size | 49mm | Aperture Blades | 7 |
Size (D x L) | 60 x 53mm | Weight | 215g |
Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
Stabilization | Protection | None | |
Zoom Drive | Mechanic | Focus Drive | Manual focus only |
Zoom Mechanism | N / A | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
Hood | Fixed | Focus Motor | N / A |
Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2018-03-21 |
Limitations | Completely Manual Lens: Aperture and Focus must be manually set on lens. |
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Venus 9mm F/2.8 Facts





9mm Focal-Length | F/2.8 Constant Aperture |
49mm Filter Thread | Manual focus only |
Canon M Mount | 1.6 Max Crop-Factor |
215g Lens Weight | 60 x 53mm (D x L) |
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