LAOWA 9mm f/5.6 FF RL Lens for Leica L

Introduction

Characterised by its extremely wide field of view and rectilinear rendering, the Leica L-mount Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL, from Venus Optics, is prime lens offering a uniquely wide perspective that is well-suited for interior, architecture, nature, and landscape subjects. The immense 135 angle of view is complemented by an advanced optical design that uses low dispersion, aspherical, and high refractive index elements to control a variety of aberrations and distortion to achieve high sharpness, clarity, and colour accuracy. The lens has a manual focus design and permits working with subjects as close as 4.7 feetaway and its built-in petal-shaped hood helps to block stray light from causing unwanted lens flare. Additionally, the lens is also characterised by its especially compact size, which makes it ideal for walk-around and travel applications.

• Ultra-wide-angle lens is designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras but can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 13.5mm equivalent focal length.
• Two extra-low dispersion elements are used to reduce colour fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce high clarity and colour accuracy.
• Two aspherical elements and one ultra-high refractive index glass element help to control distortion and spherical aberrations for improved sharpness and accurate rendering.
• Impressively wide 135 angle of view pairs with a rectilinear design, which renders subjects with minimal distortion in order to suit landscape and architectural applications.
• Manual focus operation permits working with subjects as close as 4.7 inch away and a focusing tab is featured for easier handling and control.
• Built-in petal-shaped lens hood helps to prevent stray light from causing lens flare and also offers some physical protection to the lens’s front element.
• Five-blade diaphragm produces distinct 10-point sun stars and specular highlights when stopped-down and photographing point light sources.