Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D vs Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm F1.7 Asph.
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm F1.7 Asph. if
- You need 1½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.7 vs f/2.8)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.1 m vs 0.12 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
Spec differences
12 differences| Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D | Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm F1.7 Asph. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Panasonic
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.7
1½ stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
130 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
52 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
60.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.12 m
|
0.1 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.13×
|
0.25×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 10 groups
|
12 elements / 9 groups
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2022
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 9mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D
This 9mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Laowa fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.
Our notes