Laowa 9mm f5.6 FF RL Lens for Nikon Z

The Laowa 9mm f5.6 FF RL Lens for Nikon Z is an ultra-wide-angle lens that's characterised by its 135° field of view with a rectilinear design. The lens sees an advanced structure that is made up of 14 lens elements arranged into 10 groups, that includes the use of 2 Extra-Low Dispersion, 2 aspherical and 2 UHR elements. This intricate design is what enables such a light level of image quality that has significantly reduced chromatic, spherical aberrations and colour fringing. The lens has a manual focusing operation that allows for a minimum focusing distance of 12cm for a wide range of photographic applications. The lens is super-compact and lightweight, just 350g in weight and just under 7cm in length, making it the perfect lens for travel photographers taking landscape and architectural images.

Laowa 9mm f5.6 FF RL Lens Key Features:

• An ultra-wide 135° field of view with a rectilinear design
• Rectilinear design produces straighter lines & reduces distortion
• Perfect lens for landscape and architecture photography
• An advanced lens structure made up of 14 elements in 10 groups
• Incorporates 2 Extra-Low Dispersion, 2 aspherical & 2 UHR elements
• Significantly reduced chromatic, spherical aberrations & colour fringing
• Manual focus operation provides a minimum focusing distance of 12cm
• Provides an expansive aperture from maximum f5.6 to minimum f22
• 5-bladed diaphragm produces 10-point sun stars & specular highlights
• Fully manual focusing and aperture control for precise operation
• Super-lightweight and compact, perfect for travel photography
• A built-in petal-shaped lens hood that prevent flare and ghosting

Expanded Laowa 9mm f5.6 FF RL Lens Key Features:

Ultra-Wide

With an impressively wide 135° angle of view that is complemented by an advanced rectilinear design that minimises distortions, this lens is perfect for the likes of landscape or architectural photography. In order to achieve such a high-quality image, the lens structure is made up of 14 elements arranged into 10 lens groups.

Within the 14 elements, there is a range of specialised lens elements including two extra-low dispersion elements that reduce chromatic aberrations and colour fringing, two aspherical elements that control spherical aberrations and distortion and finally, two UHR or Ultra-High Refractive lens elements. Despite its prime purpose, landscape and architectural photography, the lenses full manual focusing operation allows for a minimum close focus of just 12cm that allows you to get creative with your perspectives.

Portable and Rugged

The lens is super-lightweight and compact, weighing in at just 350g, it's ideal for that adventure where portability is at the forefront. It features a built-in petal-shaped lens hood that helps to prevent stray light from entering the lens barrel that would otherwise cause lens flare or ghosting. Not only this, but this lens hood provides some physical protection to the front element of the lens.

What's in the box?

• 1 x Laowa 9mm f5.6 FF RL Lens
• 1 x Front Lens Cap
• 1 x Rear Lens Cap
• 1 x Limited 3-Year Warranty

FAQs:

What is this lens suitable for?

With such a wide angle of wide, this lens is ideal for landscape, architectural and astrophotography.