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Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D vs f/5.6 FF RL

Both are Leica L prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the 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)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 7 aperture blades vs 5

Pick the f/5.6 FF RL if

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

Spec differences

7 differences
Specifications that differ between the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D and the Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL
f/2.8 Zero-D f/5.6 FF RL
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Max aperture
f/2.8 2 stops faster
f/5.6
Filter thread
49 mm
not listed
Max magnification
0.13×
not listed
Aperture blades
7 more blades
5
Optical design
15 elements / 10 groups
14 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Laowa both
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
9mm both
Min focus distance
0.12 m both
Image stabilization
No both

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