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Venus Optics Laowa 9mm T2 9 Zero-D Cine Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£530Lens mount:Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, L-MountMaximum focal length:9 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):2.8Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:120 °

Venus Optics Laowa 9mm T2 9 Zero-D Cine Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

6.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 87% of camera-lenses
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

35%

5.9

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.1

Build & Handling

20%

6.2

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 76% of camera-lenses
6.0

User score

User score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

2.3

Number of reviews

Based on 3 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 99% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Venus Optics Laowa 9mm T2 9 Zero-D Cine

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

35%

5.9

Optics & Aperture

24%

6.1

Build & Handling

20%

6.2

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

5.7
User score
User score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

2.3

Number of reviews

Based on 3 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.0
Popularity
Popularity
2.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Venus Optics Laowa 9mm T2 9 Zero-D Cine has a popularity score of 2.3 points, which is lower than 88.3% of camera lenses.
2.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

7.7

Price

6.3
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, L-Mount
Sensor format coverage
APS-C
Filter thread size
55 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
9 mm
Maximum focal length
9 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
120 °
Minimum angle of view
113 °
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Focus motor
N/A
Minimum focus distance
0.12 m
Minimum focus distance
0.12 m
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.12 m, which is closer than 97% of camera lenses and equal to 1.3% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.133xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.133x
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.133x, which is lower than 75.8% of camera lenses and equal to 5.5% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
247 g
Weight
247 g
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 247 g, which is lighter than 80.6% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.1% of camera lenses.
Lens length
54 mm
Lens length
54 mm
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 54 mm long, which is shorter than 85.6% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
62.4 mm
Lens diameter
62.4 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 62.4 mm, which is slimmer than 90% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
?
DxOMark sharpness score
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DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
?
DxOMark vignetting
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Venus Optics Laowa 9mm T2 9 Zero-D Cine vs the average camera lens

246810TotalMount & FormatOptics & ApertureFocus & ControlsStabilizationBuild & HandlingLab Scores
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 263 g lighter
    Weight
    247 g
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (247 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    247 g vs 510 g
  • 38.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    54 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (54 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    54 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 14.6 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    62.4 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (62.4 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    62.4 mm vs 77 mm
  • 0.18 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.12 m
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.12 m vs 0.3 m
  • 1 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    3 vs 2
  • 1 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (3 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    3 vs 2
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 0.18 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.12 m
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.12 m vs 0.3 m
  • 263 g lighter
    Weight
    247 g
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (247 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    247 g vs 510 g
  • 38.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    54 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (54 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    54 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 14.6 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    62.4 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (62.4 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    62.4 mm vs 77 mm
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    June 2020
    2020 vs 2016
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • No rounded blades
    Rounded aperture blades
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera lens does not use rounded aperture blades, the average camera lens does. 87.8% of camera lenses use rounded aperture blades.
    7 straight blades.
  • No lens hood
    Lens hood included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This camera lens does not include a lens hood, the average camera lens does. 88.7% of camera lenses include a lens hood.
  • 0.06 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.133 x
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.133 x vs 0.192 x
  • 38.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
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    Venus Optics Laowa 9mm T2 9 Zero-D Cine
    the average camera lens
    Venus Optics Laowa 9mm T2 9 Zero-D Cine has a lower user score than the average camera lens (6.02 vs 8.360).
    6.02 vs 8.36
  • 3.11x less popular
    Venus Optics Laowa 9mm T2 9 Zero-D Cine is less popular than the average camera lens (2.35 vs 7.3).
    2.35 vs 7.29
  • 38.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Venus Optics Laowa 9mm T2 9 Zero-D Cine
    the average camera lens
    Venus Optics Laowa 9mm T2 9 Zero-D Cine has a lower user score than the average camera lens (6.02 vs 8.360).
    6.02 vs 8.36
  • 3.11x less popular
    Venus Optics Laowa 9mm T2 9 Zero-D Cine is less popular than the average camera lens (2.35 vs 7.3).
    2.35 vs 7.29
  • 8.7% worse value for money
    Venus Optics Laowa 9mm T2 9 Zero-D Cine has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (6.33 vs 6.9).
    6.33 vs 6.89
  • 2 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    7 vs 9
  • No rounded blades
    Rounded aperture blades
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera lens does not use rounded aperture blades, the average camera lens does. 87.8% of camera lenses use rounded aperture blades.
    7 straight blades.
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • 0.06 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.133 x
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.133 x vs 0.192 x
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • No lens hood
    Lens hood included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This camera lens does not include a lens hood, the average camera lens does. 88.7% of camera lenses include a lens hood.

Third-party reviews

Based on 3 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Venus Optics Laowa 9mm T2 9 Zero-D Cine

  • Near-zero distortion with an expansive 113-degree field of view
  • Compact 247g cine housing suits gimbals and drones
  • Excellent center sharpness and very close 12cm focusing
  • Professional 0.8 MOD geared rings and 55mm filter thread

What we don't like about Venus Optics Laowa 9mm T2 9 Zero-D Cine

  • Focus and aperture are fully manual
  • Visible vignetting at T2.9
  • Extreme corners are slightly soft at wider apertures

Verdict

The Venus Laowa 9mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine is an ultra-wide rectilinear lens designed for Super 35, APS-C, and Micro Four Thirds sensors, featuring a maximum T2.9 aperture and a compact 247g housing. Key specifications include an optical construction of 15 elements in 10 groups with two aspherical and three extra-low dispersion elements, providing an expansive 113° angle of view (120° on Super 35) and a remarkably close 12cm minimum focusing distance. Main pros include its 'Zero-D' technology for nearly non-existent distortion, professional cine housing with industry-standard 0.8 MOD geared rings, a 55mm front filter thread, and excellent center sharpness. However, notable cons include manual-only focus and aperture controls, visible vignetting at T2.9, and slight softness in the extreme corners when shooting at wider apertures.

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