Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL

bythom laowa 9mm

Advertised as a wide angle with near zero linear distortion. 

  • Coverage: full frame (FX)
  • Field of view: 135° angle of view, rectilinear
  • Optic design:
    • 14 elements in 10 groups
    • 2 aspherical, 2 low dispersion, 1 ultra high refraction elements
  • Aperture:
    • f/5.6 to f/22
    • 5-blade diaphragm
  • Filter/Accessories:
    • no filter ring (optional magnetic ring for 100mm filters)
  • Focus:
    • manual focus
    • 4.7” (0.12m) minimum focus
    • 1:4.8 maximum magnification ratio
    • DOF markings f/5.6 to f/22
  • Size and weight:
    • 2.5” (62.4mm) long
    • 2.6” (66 mm) diameter
    • 12.4 ounces (350g) weight 
  • Price: US$799
  • Announced: June 29, 2020

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