Laowa 9mm T5.8 VV Cine – PL Mount

Overview
Ultra-Wide Rectilinear Perspective, “Zero-Distortion” Close Focusing Capability, Outstanding Image Quality, Compact and Lightweight Design, Multiple Mount Options, and Front Filter Thread Compatibility are the key features of the new Laowa Wide-Angle Cine Lenses. The 9mm T5.8 is the widest rectilinear Vista Vision lens in the cinematography market, while the 10mm T2.9 is the widest rectilinear “Zero-Distortion” Vista Vision lens. These lenses offer close focusing distances ranging from 12 cm to 20 cm, providing greater creative flexibility in composition and enhanced depth or dramatic perspective.

The ultra-wide perspective of the 9mm and 10mm lenses allows users to achieve shots that were previously impossible and easily shoot in enclosed spaces. The “Zero-Distortion” design of all four lenses eliminates challenges faced by cinematographers when shooting architecture, interiors, or scenes with straight lines. Additionally, the close focusing capability of these lenses enables the capture of fine details and compelling close-up shots, while their compact and lightweight design makes them versatile for various shooting setups, including gimbals, drones, handheld rigs, and other stabilizing equipment.

Summary
Focal Length: 9mm
Max Aperture: T5.8
Lens Format: Full Frame
Lens Type: Ultra Wide
Lens Mount: PL Mount
Focus Throw: 90 degrees
Front Diameter: 80mm
Scale:
Imperial
Metric
Weight: 0-2kg
Included in box
1x 9mm T5.8 Cine Lens – PL Mount
1x Protective Hard Case
1x Shim Set
1x Guarantee Card
1x User Manual

About the Laowa 9mm T5.8 VV Cine – PL Mount
Laowa 9mm T5.8 VV Cine Lens is the widest rectilinear Vista Vision lens on the market, featuring a groundbreaking 134.8° angle of view for realizing formerly impossible creative freedom. Perfect for tight spaces, it delivers exceptional image quality with an Ø46.31mm image circle, covering most full-frame sensors. The 12cm close-focusing distance enables detailed close-ups, while its lightweight 430g (0.95lbs) design ensures versatility for gimbals, drones, and handheld setups. Ideal for dynamic, immersive storytelling.

134.8° Ultra Wide Perspective

Laowa 9mm T5.8 VV Cine is the widest rectilinear full-frame lens available, delivering an expansive 134.8° diagonal field of view on full-frame sensors. Its ultra-wide-angle design enhances cinematic and dramatic impact, while the vast field of view captures stunningly rich details.

The Unique Character of Ultra-Wide-Angle Lenses

Ultra-wide-angle lenses bring a distinctive visual signature to your work. By making objects closer to the camera appear significantly larger than those in the distance, they exaggerate depth and create a dynamic sense of scale. This stretching effect, particularly pronounced at the edges of the frame, adds a dramatic, surreal and immersive quality to your shots.

Ø46.31mm Image Circle

With a generous Ø46.31mm image circle, this lens ensures full coverage of most full-frame sensors, delivering exceptional image quality across the entire frame. Designed to meet the diverse needs of filmmakers—from independent creators to large-scale productions, it combines versatility with precision.

Impeccable Close Focusing Capability

The 12cm close focusing capability of a wide-angle lens unlocks creative potential, allowing you to capture striking compositions with exaggerated depth and perspective. By getting close to your subject, you can highlight foreground details while maintaining a wide, immersive background, creating dynamic contrast and visual impact. This feature is especially valuable in tight spaces, enabling effective shooting without losing context.

Outstanding Image Quality

Thanks to its low-distortion optical design, these lenses deliver exceptional sharpness across the entire frame, from the centre to the edges. This ensures consistent image quality, even in the most demanding shooting conditions. Additionally, the lenses are engineered to minimize chromatic aberration, effectively reducing colour fringing around high-contrast edges, making this lens ideal for professional cinematography.

Compact and Lightweight Design

Weighing just 430g (0.95lbs), the 9mm T5.8 VV Cine is exceptionally lightweight and versatile, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of shooting setups. Whether mounted on gimbals, drones, handheld rigs, or other stabilizing equipment, its compact design ensures seamless integration and effortless manoeuvrability. Perfect for on-the-go filmmaking, it enables dynamic shots and smooth camera movements, even in challenging environments. Additionally, its smaller form factor allows for greater flexibility in confined spaces, making it a practical and powerful tool in any scenario.

Lens Name Laowa 9mm T5.8 Cine
Focal Length 9mm
Aperture Range T5.8 – 22
Format Vista Vision & Full Frame
Image Circle Diameter Ø43.2mm
Angle of View 134.8°
Lens Structure 14 elements in 10 groups
Aperture Blades 14
Aperture Throw 43.6°
Focus Throw 90°
Minimum Focusing Distance 12cm
Focus Indicator Metric & Imperial (Dual Scale)
In-Focus Driving Mode Manual (MF)
Maximum Magnification 0.21X
Gear Mod 0.8M
Front Diameter Ø80mm
Dimensions Ø84mm x 41.3mm
Weight 600g
Mounts Arri PL, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L mount
PL Mount Compatibility
Alexa Mini LF Compatible
Red Raptor X Compatible
Red Motion Mount Not Compatible
Sony Venice 2 Compatible
Sony FX3 with PL Adaptor Compatible
Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K Compatible
Canon EOS R5 Compatible
ZCam E2-F6 Not Compatible
Mofage Drop-In Filter Not Compatible

Vista Vision Coverage
Ultra-Wide Rectilinear Perspective
“Zero-Distortion”
Close Focusing Capability
Outstanding Image Quality
Compact and Lightweight Design
Multiple Mount Options
Front Filter Thread Compatibility