Venus Optics officially released their new Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL ultra-wide-angle rectilinear lens for Nikon Z, Leica M/L, and Sony FE mounts. Pre-orders are now open (Adorama and B&H will start accepting pre-orders later – the fastest way to get the lens is to pre-order it directly from Venus Optics). Sample photos from the new lens are available here. Venus Optics will release two other wide-angle lenses in Q3 this year:
Additional information on the new Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens:
| Name | Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 9mm |
| Max. Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Angle of View | 135° |
| Format Compatibility | Full Frame |
| Lens Structure | 14 elements in 10 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 5 |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 12 cm |
| Max. Magnification | 0.21 |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus |
| Filter Thread | – – |
| Dimensions | 62.4 x 66 mm |
| Weight | 350g |
| Mounts | Leica M & L / Sony FE / Nikon Z |
Via LeicaRumors
