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Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D

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9mm f/2.8 Zero-D

  • 9mm
  • f/2.8
  • Prime
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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 E mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

The Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D is a wide-angle prime lens covering 9mm at f/2.8 for Sony E 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

Brand
Laowa
Mount
Sony E
Focal length
9mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Lens type
Prime

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°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D use?

It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E 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 E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.

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