Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D
Lens for Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount · Announced March 2018
Official site on venuslens.net (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- APS-C lens
- Ultra-wide
Typically $399 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$399
at Precision Camera
- Used from
- $169 at eBay.com58% under new
- Used, typically
- $260
- Launch RRP
- $499Best new is 20% under
- Focal length: 9mm, 14mm equivalent (14mm on Canon, 18mm on Micro Four Thirds)
- Max aperture: f/2.8
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Focus: Manual
- Weight: 215 g
- Weather sealing: No
- Max magnification: 0.13×, Focuses to 0.12 m
9mm f/2.8 Zero-D overview
The Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D is a 9mm f/2.8 prime for APS-C cameras on Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z, Canon RF and L-Mount, announced by Laowa in March 2018. 95 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits landscapes and interiors as well as travel. It is a weaker pick for rain and dust, fast-moving subjects, and close-ups.
New, it sells for $399 to $499 at the 4 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $169. It launched at $499.
Worth comparing it with the Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 R WR, Canon RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM Dual and Sony E 11mm F1.8.
Where to buy the 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D in United States
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Camera West
UsedIn stock
Authorized dealer · Fujifilm X version
$195
Precision Camera
UsedIn stock
EX · Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
Above typical used price
$324.99
Precision CameraBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Fujifilm X version
$399
Dodd Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$399
Dodd Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Fujifilm X version
$399
Glazer's Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
$399
Glazer's Camera
NewLow stock
Authorized dealer · Canon EF-M version
$399
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Things to know
- 9mm prime, f/2.8; 14mm equivalent (14mm on Canon, 18mm on Micro Four Thirds).
- APS-C lens: on a full-frame body of the same mount it crops the frame.
- Manual focus only; no optical stabilisation.
- 215 g; 53 × 60 mm; 49mm filters.
- Focuses down to 0.12 m, up to 0.13× magnification.
- Not weather sealed.
- Made in 7 mount versions: check the version before you buy.
- Used, it typically sells for about $260 in United States (asking prices over 21 days); today from $169.
Good for
- Landscapes and interiors (14mm-equivalent wide end)
- Travel (215 g)
Not the best for
- Rain and dust (not weather sealed)
- Fast-moving subjects (manual focus only)
- Close-ups (0.13× magnification)
From the 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in the US: about 23% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you)Cheapest | $399 | $169 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | A$759≈ $522 | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
$260
Usually $203.39 to $260 · 21 days, 68 listings
Cheapest used today
$169
35% under what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $169 | $231.70 | $260 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $195 | $260 | $260 | 15 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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9mm f/2.8 Zero-D specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 9mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 14mm equivalent (14mm on Canon, 18mm on Micro Four Thirds)
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- APS-C
- Elements / groups
- 15 / 10
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Closest focus
- 0.12 m
- Max magnification
- 0.13×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Manual focus
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- No
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 215 g
- Diameter × length
- 53 × 60 mm
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
Cameras it fits
All 95 →
OM System
PEN
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
Fujifilm
X-T30 III
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2025
- 6.2K video
- 30 fps
OM System
OM-5 Mark II
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
Fujifilm
X-E5
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
Canon
EOS R50 V
APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2025
- 4K 60p
- 15 fps
OM System
OM-3
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
An APS-C lens also mounts on full-frame bodies of the same mount, where it crops the frame; those aren't listed.