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Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D vs Brightin Star 9mm f/5.6

Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D if

  • You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)

Pick the Brightin Star 9mm f/5.6 if

  • You shoot full frame: the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D is made for APS-C

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D and the Brightin Star 9mm f/5.6
Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D Brightin Star 9mm f/5.6
Brand
Laowa
Brightin Star
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Max aperture
f/2.8 2 stops faster
f/5.6
Filter thread
49 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.12 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.13×
not listed
Aperture blades
7
not listed
Optical design
15 elements / 10 groups
not listed
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z 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 Nikon Z mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.

Our notes

Brightin Star 9mm f/5.6

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