Quick answer
The Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 9mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D: a wide-angle prime lens with a 9mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.
Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D specifications
What can you shoot with the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D?
At 9mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D?
It is a fixed 9mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D 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/2.8.
What is the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D 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 Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.