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2022-01-26T12:12:36
Amazing lens, a lot of distortion correction in post. Recommend getting a 10mm.
KAI C.
2020-08-28T09:43:33
Amazingly compact and light. (This is very high on my list as I am transitioning to Sony for travel. Tamron Trinity + Sony 85 f/1.8 is my kit) Very sharp. Very little distortion (relative to incredibly wide 9mm) Also, it did not seem to be hypersensitive to not being held perfectly level, something that I was afraid might be a real problem. No AF is not really a problem at 9mm. Set for hyperfocal and fire away. If you are moving to macro distances, it will be obvious on the screen/finder that you need to refocus. Focus Peaking works fine on the Sony, but with such a deep DOF, I had to turn it off because most of the image was yellow. Cons: 5.6 is pretty slow for interior/night work. The IBS on the A7iii does a great job and I got perfectly sharp photos at 1/4sec which, in the absence of people, makes low light shooting at f/5.6 and ISO200 doable even without a tripod. Vignetting is very strong. The lens correction profile adds over 2 stops to the corners. (More on the profile below) That's not much of an issue unless you are shooting at ISO800+ to begin with, which ends up adding a LOT of noise to the corners. (A7iii) The usual no filter thread problem. There is a solution, but it's not exactly travel friendly when you are focused on small and light. Although it's not nearly as bad as the Fotodiox solution with my Nikon 14-24, However, I haven't actually been able to find the adapter for sale anywhere yet. Overall, this is a great little lens at a good price. Lightroom Lens Correction Profile: I found the Lightroom profile provided by Venus Optics actually over corrects both the vignette and distortion, for my taste anyway. You can tweak the values in the .lcp file for Lightroom to your liking. I went with 75% of their vignette correction. Or you can just adjust the vignette and distortion sliders in the lens correction box.
ROY P.
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9mm
f/5.6
f/22
Sony FE
Full-Frame
135 Degree
4.72" (12cm)
0.21x
14 Elements in 10 Groups
5
Manual Focus
No
2.46 x 2.6" (62.4 x 66mm)
12.35 oz (350g)
6940486701166
* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.
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WOW - 9mm Full Frame in a super small package
By ROY P.
Amazingly compact and light. (This is very high on my list as I am transitioning to Sony for travel. Tamron Trinity + Sony 85 f/1.8 is my kit) Very sharp. Very little distortion (relative to incredibly wide 9mm) Also, it did not seem to be hypersensitive to not being held perfectly level, something that I was afraid might be a real problem. No AF is not really a problem at 9mm. Set for hyperfocal and fire away. If you are moving to macro distances, it will be obvious on the screen/finder that...
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Because capturing the perfect shot requires the perfect lens, the Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL for Sony FE is designed to meet the needs of professional photographers. As the world's widest rectilinear lens for full-frame cameras, it offers an extraordinary 135-degree angle of view, enabling you to effortlessly capture expansive landscapes and achieve previously impossible shots.
This lens is equipped with two aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements, meticulously designed to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortion. Despite its unique perspective, the Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens maintains a super compact design, measuring only 2.4 inches (6cm) in length and weighing a mere 12.3 oz (350g).
One of the standout features of this lens is its extremely close focusing distance of 4.72 inches (12cm from subject to sensor). This allows photographers to create mini macro shots with an ultra-wide perspective, offering greater flexibility in composition and depth of field control.
The lens also boasts a 5-blade aperture system that produces pleasing 10-point sunstars with just a one-stop aperture reduction. This wide-angle lens is particularly beneficial for interior photography, as it exaggerates the sense of space, enhancing the relative size of foreground objects.
Despite its ultra-wide angle of view, Venus Optics has collaborated with partners to design a filter holder that can accommodate 100mm-wide filters without significant vignetting. The body of the Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens has been carefully crafted to enhance user experience, making it an essential tool for any photographer's kit.
Whether you're capturing breathtaking landscapes or intricate interior details, the Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens for Sony FE is designed to deliver exceptional results every time.
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