Laowa Zero-D 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D 9mm
The 15-element optical design with two aspherical and three ED elements eliminates distortion, delivering a 113° field of view on Nikon Z APS-C bodies at just 215g. A bright f/2.8 aperture and 12cm close focus enable creative low-light wide-angle perspectives while Frog Eye Coating and weather sealing protect the manual‑focus lens. This lens suits landscape and architecture photographers seeking a compact ultrawide prime with precise manual control for Nikon Z mirrorless systems.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong optical (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 19 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 9 |
| Focal Length Max | 9 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Frog Eye Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 49 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 120 |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Laowa Zero-D 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D 9mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 9mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 70-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | 2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Fuji X | L-Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 215 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 59 | 1045 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | AF-S | XD Linear Motors |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa Zero-D 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D 9mm | 15.3 | 83.9 | 89.2 | 37.5 | 85.3 | 85.9 | 6.8 | 34 | 14.7 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 86.5 | 57.7 | 86.5 | 98.9 | 79.8 | 0 | 99.6 | 77.9 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98 | 78 | 96.2 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 79.8 | 29.7 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 80.8 | 73.6 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 74.5 | 0 | 95.7 | 62.7 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 78 | 98.5 | 59.7 | 64.1 | 79.8 | 81 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.3 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98 | 92.4 | 33.4 | 33.1 | 84.4 | 85.9 | 81 | 79.4 | 95 | 80.6 |
Usage Scores
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