Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL Rectilinear Lens for Leica M (Black)

Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL Rectilinear Lens for Leica M (Black) LWA9RLFF56LEM

The Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL is designed for full-frame cameras and is currently the widest rectilinear lens in the world: its 135° angle of view makes landscape shots easy and allows images that were previously impossible. It is particularly useful for interiors, where it emphasises the sense of space and the relative size of foreground objects. 2 aspherical and 2 extra-low dispersion elements keep chromatic aberration and distortion to a minimum.

Despite this perspective the lens is very compact, about 6 cm long, and weighs only 350 g. Its minimum focus distance of just 12 cm (subject to sensor) allows close-up ultra-wide shots with an almost macro feel. The 5-blade aperture produces 10-point sunstars when stopped down by one stop, and a dedicated filter holder (sold separately) allows 100 mm wide filters without noticeable vignetting.

Key features

• Widest rectilinear lens for full frame
• 135° angle of view
• Minimum focus distance 12 cm
• 2 aspherical and 2 extra-low dispersion elements
• 10-point sunstars
• Dedicated 100 mm filter holder available
• Compact: about 6 cm, 350 g

Specifications

• Focal length: 9mm
• Maximum aperture: f/5.6
• Angle of view: 135°
• Format: full frame
• Optical design: 14 elements in 10 groups
• Aperture blades: 5
• Minimum focus distance: 12 cm
• Maximum magnification: 0.21x
• Focus: manual
• Dimensions: 62.4 x 66 mm
• Weight: 350 g
• Mount: Leica M
• Colour: black