Laowa 9mm T5.8 VV Cine Lens

The widest rectilinear lens for Vista Vision sensors; the Laowa 9mm T5.8 VV Cine delivers an extraordinary 134.8° field of view in a compact, lightweight package. This precision-engineered lens creates dramatic perspectives while maintaining minimal distortion, ideal for creating immersive cinematic experiences in even the most confined spaces.

Key Specifications

• Lens Mount(s): Arri PL, Sony E or Canon RF
  
• Sensor Coverage: Vista Vision & Full Frame
  
• Image Circle Ø: 46.31mm / 1.82"
  
• Focal Length (FoV): 9mm (134.8°)
  
• Maximum Aperture: T5.8
  
• Minimum Focus Distance: 12cm / 4.72"
  
• Front Diameter: Ø80mm
  
• Focus/Aperture Throw: 90° / 43.6°
  
• Geared Focus & Aperture: 0.8mm pitch
  
• Dimensions (PL): Ø84 x 41.3mm
  
• Weight (PL): 430g / 0.95lbs
  
• Dual Imperial & Metric Focus Scale Markings

The 9mm T5.8 achieves remarkable image quality through sophisticated optical design that maintains rectilinear projection at extreme wide angle. Its 134.8° field of view creates dramatic spatial relationships—foreground objects appear significantly larger than background elements, adding exceptional depth and scale to compositions.

This ultra-wide perspective comes in an exceptionally lightweight package. At just 430g (PL mount), the lens integrates seamlessly with gimbals, drones, and handheld setups. Industry-standard 0.8 mod gears and robust cine housing enhances usability in professional workflows.

Despite its extreme angle of view, the lens focuses to just 12cm, enabling striking compositions that combine prominent foreground elements with expansive backgrounds. This capability expands creative possibilities for dynamic storytelling.

Notable features include

• Widest available rectilinear 134.8º FOV for cine applications
• Full Vista Vision coverage with Ø46.31mm image circle
  
• Dramatic perspective control without fisheye distortion
  
• Low-distortion optical design with outstanding quality
• Exceptionally lightweight design at just 430g
  
• Incredible 12cm close focusing capability
• Professional cine housing with dual scale markings
  
• 0.8 mod geared focus and aperture rings

The 9mm T5.8 excels in environments where maximum field of view is essential—confined interiors, drone applications, immersive POV shots, and dramatic environmental storytelling. Its unique combination of extreme perspective and practical usability makes it an invaluable tool for filmmakers pushing creative boundaries.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

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 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.

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 & 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.

90° Focus Throw – Ensure Precise Focus Control

0.8M Mod Gear – Industry Standard

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SPECIFICATIONS

Lens	Laowa 9mm T5.8 VV Cine
Focal Length	9mm
Aperture Range	T5.8 - 22
Format	FF & VV
Image Circle Diameter	Ø 46.31mm
Angle of View	134.8°
Lens Structure	14 Elements in 10 Groups
Aperture Blades	14
Aperture Throw	43.6°
Focus Throw	90°
Min. Focusing Distance	12cm
Focus Indicator	Metric & Imperial (Dual Scale)
In-focus Driving Mode	MF
Max. Magnification	0.21X
Gear Mod	0.8M
Dimensions for Filter Thread	N/A
Front Diameter	Ø 80mm
Dimensions	PL: Ø 84mm X 41.3mm
Weight	PL: 430g
Mounts	Arri PL, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L mount