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.