Description
134.8° Ultra Wide Perspective
Laowa 9mm T5.8 VV Cine is the widest rectilinear full-frame lens available, delivering an expansive 134.8° diagonal field of view on full-frame sensors. Its ultra-wide-angle design enhances cinematic and dramatic impact, while the vast field of view captures stunningly rich details.
The Unique Character of Ultra-Wide-Angle Lenses
Ultra-wide-angle lenses bring a distinctive visual signature to your work. By making objects closer to the camera appear significantly larger than those in the distance, they exaggerate depth and create a dynamic sense of scale. This stretching effect, particularly pronounced at the edges of the frame, adds a dramatic, surreal and immersive quality to your shots.
Ø46.31mm Image Circle
With a generous Ø46.31mm image circle, this lens ensures full coverage of most full-frame sensors, delivering exceptional image quality across the entire frame. Designed to meet the diverse needs of filmmakers—from independent creators to large-scale productions, it combines versatility with precision.
Impeccable Close Focusing Capability
The 12cm close focusing capability of a wide-angle lens unlocks creative potential, allowing you to capture striking compositions with exaggerated depth and perspective. By getting close to your subject, you can highlight foreground details while maintaining a wide, immersive background, creating dynamic conthttps://laowacine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/9mm-close-focus-1.movrast and visual impact. This feature is especially valuable in tight spaces, enabling effective shooting without losing context.
Outstanding Image Quality
Thanks to its low-distortion optical design, these lenses deliver exceptional sharpness across the entire frame, from the center to the edges. This ensures consistent image quality, even in the most demanding shooting conditions. Additionally, the lenses are engineered to minimize chromatic aberration, effectively reducing color fringing around high-contrast edges, making this lens ideal for professional cinematography.
Compact and Lightweight Design
Weighing just 430g (0.95lbs), the 9mm T5.8 VV Cine is exceptionally lightweight and versatile, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of shooting setups. Whether mounted on gimbals, drones, handheld rigs, or other stabilizing equipment, its compact design ensures seamless integration and effortless maneuverability. Perfect for on-the-go filmmaking, it enables dynamic shots and smooth camera movements, even in challenging environments. Additionally, its smaller form factor allows for greater flexibility in confined spaces, making it a practical and powerful tool in any scenario.
90° Focus Throw – Ensure Precise Focus Control
0.8 Mod Gear – Industry Standard
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Specification
| Lens | Laowa 9mm T5.8 VV Cine |
| Focal Length | 9mm |
| Aperture Range | T5.8 – 22 |
| Format | FF & VV |
| Image Circle Diameter | Ø 46.31mm |
| Angle of View | 134.8° |
| Lens Structure | 14 Elements in 10 Groups |
| Aperture Blades | 14 |
| Aperture Throw | 43.6° |
| Focus Throw | 90° |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 12cm |
| Focus Indicator | Metric & Imperial (Dual Scale) |
| In-focus Driving Mode | MF |
| Max. Magnification | 0.21X |
| Gear Mod | 0.8M |
| Dimensions for Filter Thread | N/A |
| Front Diameter | Ø 80mm |
| Dimensions | PL: Ø 84mm X 41.3mm |
| Weight | PL: 430g |
| Mounts | Arri PL, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, |
| L mount |
