The Laowa 10mm T2.9 Zero-D VV Cine delivers an expansive 130.3° field of view with minimal distortion in a remarkably compact package. This precision-engineered lens maintains straight lines across the frame while providing full Vista Vision coverage, making it ideal for professional cinematography in confined spaces.
Key Specifications
- Cine Lens Mount: Arri LPL or PL
- Other Available Lens Mount(s): Sony E & Canon RF
- Sensor Coverage: Vista Vision & Full Frame
- Image Circle Ø: 46.31mm / 1.82"
- Focal Length (FoV): 10mm (130.3°)
- Maximum Aperture: T2.9
- Minimum Focus Distance: 12cm / 4.72"
- Front Diameter: Ø80mm
- Filter Thread: Ø77mm
- Focus/Aperture Throw: 113° / 63°
- Geared Focus & Aperture: 0.8mm pitch
- Dimensions (E): Ø84.8 x 72.7mm
- Weight (E): 516g / 1.14lbs
- Dual Imperial & Metric Focus Scale Markings
This 10mm T2.9 embodies Laowa's signature Zero-D (Zero Distortion) technology. Despite its expansive perspective, the lens preserves straight lines from center to edge—essential for architectural cinematography and VFX workflows.
At just 516g in E-mount configuration, this lens integrates easily with gimbals, drones and handheld setups. The bright T2.9 aperture provides enhanced low-light capability compared to other ultra-wide options, while the industry-standard 0.8mm pitch gears ensure compatibility with professional focus systems.
With a 12cm minimum focus capability, the lens creates dramatic compositions that juxtapose detailed foreground subjects against vast backgrounds. This close-focusing ability enables exaggerated depth effects.
Notable features include
- Zero-D design rendering 130.3º FOV with close to no distortion
- Full Vista Vision coverage with Ø46.31mm image circle
- Standard 77mm front filter thread for easy filtration
- Bright T2.9 transmission with outstanding quality
- Exceptionally close 12cm focusing capability
- Professional cine housing with dual scale markings
- Compact, lightweight design for versatile mounting options
The 10mm T2.9 excels in scenarios requiring both extreme width and minimal distortion—architectural cinematography, interior spaces, landscape vistas, and immersive storytelling. Its practical features and compact form make it equally valuable for independent filmmakers and large-scale productions.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Compact & Lightweight Design
Weighing just 516g (1.14lbs), the Laowa 10mm T2.9 Zero-D 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.
130.3° Ultra Wide Perspective
Not only being the most compact 10mm FF/VV lens in the market, The lens can also deliver an expansive 130.3° 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.
Ø46.31mm Image Circle
With a generous Ø46.31mm image circle, this lens ensures full coverage of full-frame and even most Vista Vision 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.
Focus Exceptionally Close to Your Subject
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.
"Zero-Distortion"
True to Laowa's reputation, the 10mm Zero-D VV Cine lens features their 'Zero-Distortion' design, which minimizes distortion to an extremely low level, keeping lines straight from the center to the edges of the image.
Outstanding Image Quality
The lens is engineered to minimize chromatic aberration, effectively reducing colour fringing around high-contrast edges, making this lens ideal for professional cinematography.
Ergonomic & Compact Housing
113° Focus Throw – For Precise Focus Control
0.8M Mod Gear – Industry Standard for Seamless Pairing with Focus Motors
77mm Filter Thread – Attach Filters with Ease
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Lens | Laowa 10mm T2.9 Zero-D VV Cine |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 10mm |
| Aperture Range | T2.9 - 22 |
| Format | FF & VV |
| Image Circle Diameter | Ø 46.31mm |
| Angle of View | 130.3° |
| Lens Structure | 15 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Aperture Blades | 14 |
| Aperture Throw | 63° |
| Focus Throw | 113° |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 12cm |
| Focus Indicator | Metric & Imperial (Dual Scale) |
| In-focus Driving Mode | MF |
| Max. Magnification | 0.24X |
| Gear Mod | 0.8M |
| Dimensions for Filter Thread | Ø 77mm |
| Front Diameter | Ø 80mm |
| Dimensions | E: Ø84.8mm X 72.7mm LPL: Ø84.8mm X 46.7mm |
| Weight | E: 516g LPL: 545g |
| Mounts | Arri LPL, Arri PL Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L mount |
11X Full Frame Zoom range
11X Full Frame Zoom range
immersive storytelling at every scale
immersive storytelling at every scale
Triple perspective ♦ Triple production
Triple perspective ♦ Triple production
One lens, 4 signature flares
One lens, 4 signature flares
Vista Vision ▼ Zero Distortion
Vista Vision ▼ Zero Distortion
Crafted with 20+ years of expertise by industry veterans and photography enthusiasts in our Hefei manufacturing facility
Crafted with 20+ years of expertise by industry veterans and photography enthusiasts in our Hefei manufacturing facility
