Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL
- 9mm
- f/5.6
- Prime
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Quick answer
The Venus Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 9mm at f/5.6 for the Nikon Z mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 9mm f/5.6 wide-angle prime lens, the Venus Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL is designed for Nikon Z mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Venus Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL specifications
What can you shoot with the Venus Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL?
At 9mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 9mm | 126.9° | 134.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 14mm | 106.3° | 116.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Venus Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL use?
It uses the Nikon Z mount, so it fits Nikon Z cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Venus Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL?
It is a fixed 9mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Venus Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 9mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/5.6.
What is the Venus Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 14mm on full frame, with a 106.3° horizontal and 116.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Venus Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL fit?
Any Nikon Z-mount camera, including Nikon Z f, Nikon Z fc, Nikon Z30, Nikon Z5, and Nikon Z50 II and 9 more.
Alternatives for Nikon Z from other brands
All Nikon Z lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
