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 optical (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong aperture (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong bokeh (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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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 | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 9mm | 16-300mm | 50-200mm | 28-75mm | 18-140mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 215 | 615 | 655 | 550 | 100 | 116 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | linear motor | VXD | Silent Wave Motor | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| 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 | 15.1 | 83 | 89.2 | 37.9 | 85.8 | 85.1 | 7.7 | 34 | 14.7 | 35.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55 | 85.6 | 57.8 | 86.3 | 98.9 | 78.8 | 0 | 99.6 | 77.9 | 99 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 87.3 | 54.1 | 22.5 | 95.9 | 85.1 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 55 | 87.3 | 62.9 | 85.1 | 91.2 | 85.1 | 81.1 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55 | 76.8 | 95.5 | 27.5 | 82.1 | 78.8 | 0 | 96.4 | 87.9 | 92.3 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 93.6 | 34.9 | 63.6 | 78.8 | 63.9 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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