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title: Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL
description: "Ultra-compact full-frame fisheye lens with exceptional portability. Manual focus design delivers extreme wide-angle coverage in a remarkably small and lightweight package."
brand: Laowa
mount: L-Mount
focal_length: 9
aperture: 5.6
angle_of_view: 135
lens_type: Prime
lens_category: ["Ultra-Wide Angle"]
weight: 350
year: 2021
weather_sealed: false
image_stabilization: false
price: 199
focus: Manual
filter_size: None
max_magn: 0.21
close_focus: 0.12
sku: "VE956L"
diameter: 66    
length: 62

date: 2025-09-11
draft: false
author: Jan Wedekind

featured_image: /lenses/laowa/laowa-9mm-f5-6.png

last_updates:
    - date: 2025-11-23
      note: fixed spec errors (thank you, @Snowlexx from L-Mount Forum!)

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The Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL is an ultra-compact full-frame fisheye lens designed for maximum portability. Despite its tiny size and light weight, it delivers impressive image quality with minimal distortion for a fisheye lens.

Key features:
- Ultra-compact design at just 135g
- Full-frame fisheye coverage
- Manual focus operation
- Excellent build quality despite budget pricing
- No filter thread due to protruding front element

[Official Website](https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-9mm-f-5-6-ff-rl/#)

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