Venus Optics has officially announced the Laowa 9mm F2. 8 Zero-D lens: the "world's widest F2. 8 lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. " Featuring a 113° angle of view, fast F2. 8 aperture, and a Zero-D design that promises "close to zero" distortion, the 9mm (13mm equivalent) lens promises to deliver 'extreme' specs in a portable package that weighs just 215g.
The Laowa 9mm F2. 8 Zero-D is the third lens in Laowa's Zero-D lineup, and like the others it promises "close to zero" distortion despite its ultra-wide angle focal length. This is achieved using an optical design of 15 lens elements in 10 groups, including 2 aspherical elements and 3 extra-low dispersion elements.
From the press release:
The extreme 113° angle of view and ultra-fast f/2. 8 aperture allows photographers to create impressive astro-photography shots with ease. It also gives photographers a fast and wide-angle option for landscape photography and low-light shooting.
The Laowa 9mm F2. 8 Zero-D is designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras, and will ship in Fuji X, Sony E, and Canon EOS-M mounts starting in "early April," at a suggested retail price of $500 USD. Scroll through the gallery below to see a few official sample photos from Venus Optics, then head over to the Venus Optics website to learn more or pre-order one for yourself.
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Press Release
Venus Optics announces the Laowa 9mm f/2. 8 Zero-D, the World’s Widest f/2. 8 Lens for APS-C Mirrorless Cameras
Featuring a 113° Angle of View, Ultra-fast f/2. 8 aperture, close-to-zero distortion, 49mm filter thread & less than 0. 5 pounds in weight, this is a perfect ultra-wide option for still & videographers.
Anhui China, Mar 21, 2018 – Venus Optics, the camera lenses manufacturer who had previously launched a number of unique Laowa camera lenses, is proud to announce the world’s widest rectilinear f/2. 8 lens for mirrorless APS-C cameras, Laowa 9mm f/2. 8 Zero- D.
Laowa 9mm f/2. 8 Zero-D is the third member of the Laowa ‘Zero-D’ line-up and they all feature an excellent control of the optical distortion which is commonly appeared in ultra- wide angle lenses. This new lens is an ultra-wide & ultra-fast prime lens with a 35mm equivalent focal length of around 13mm. Despite the extreme specifications, Venus Optics has successfully minimized the weight of the lens to less than 0. 5 pounds (215g) and 2-inch (53mm) long. This compact and light lens comprises of 15 elements in 10 groups with 2 pcs of aspherical elements and 3 pcs of Extra-low dispersion elements. This optical design successfully minimizes the distortion and chromatic aberrations to its lowest but at the same time, delivers a superb optical performance from corners to corners.
The extreme 113° angle of view and ultra-fast f/2. 8 aperture allows photographers to create impressive astro-photography shots with ease. It also gives photographers a fast and wide-angle option for landscape photography and low-light shooting. For videographers, the compact size of this lens is friendly to the use of gimbals or even handheld shooting without much of shaking. The lens is designed with a 49mm filter thread which gives additional portability for screw-in filters. It comes with both Sony E, Fuji X & EOS-M mounts.
Availability
The Laowa 9mm f/2. 8 Zero-D is currently available to pre-order in the official website of Venus Optics (http://www. venuslens. net/) and their authorized resellers. Recommended Retail Price in US (without tax) is USD 499/pc. Pricing may vary in different countries. The first 100 orders will get a set of Laowa 49mm filters for FREE (CPL + UV + ND1000). Shipping is expected to start from early April.
Specifications
Focal Length: 9mm
Max Aperture: F2. 8
Angle of View: 113°
Format Compatibility: APS-C
Lens Structure: 15 elements in 10 groups
Aperture Blades: 7
Min. Focusing Distance: 12cm
Max Magnification: 1:7. 5
Filter Thread: 49mm
Dimensions: 60 x 53mm
Weight: ~215g
Mounts: Fuij X, Sony E, Canon EF-M
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