The new ultra-wide-angle rectilinear Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens for Leica M-mount from Venus Optics is now available for pre-order. 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 are available here.
Venus Optics is also going to announce two more M-mount lenses by the end of the year:
Additional information on the new Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens for Leica M-mount:
Leica M viewfinder view:
Lens specifications:
| 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 |
Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens MTF chart:
Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens design diagram:
The Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens is rangefinder coupled:
See all currently available Laowa lenses here.
