Venus Laowa Nanomorph 42mm T2.9 1.5x LF Anamorphic Lens for PL Mount and Canon EF, Silver Flare

When it comes to capturing cinematic visuals with unparalleled precision, the Laowa Nanomorph 42mm T2.9 1.5x LF Anamorphic Lens for PL Mount and Canon EF, Silver Flare, stands out as a professional-grade choice. This lens is meticulously crafted to cover more than a full-frame sensor, offering a constant 1.5x squeeze ratio that enhances image quality for theatrical productions and high-end films. Its design includes a generous image circle of 44.71mm, which minimizes vignetting and provides optimal coverage for popular formats like the ARRI Alexa LF 4.5K Open Gate. This ensures the best use of resolution without cropping, accommodating full-frame sensors and formats such as 16:9, 3:2, and 4:3, while effortlessly outputting to aspect ratios like 2:1, 2.25:1, 2.66:1, and 2.4:1.

The Laowa Nanomorph lens achieves a 2.66:1 aspect ratio on a 16:9 sensor after de-squeeze, offering a more pronounced anamorphic and cinematic look compared to a 1.33x anamorphic lens. Its consistent bokeh from center to edge eliminates distractions, providing a smooth, organic waterfall focus roll-off in the background, a highly sought-after characteristic in the film industry. The lens features an iris range from T2.9 to T22, allowing for filming in diverse lighting conditions and achieving a stunning shallow depth of field at wide apertures.

Renowned for its outstanding image quality, this lens delivers impressive sharpness and contrast, making it versatile for various production needs. It maintains pristine image quality even when used wide open, suitable for both theatrical and cinematic projects. For those seeking a vintage look, the lens offers flexibility for post-production adjustments or pairing with filters, empowering cinematographers to explore their creative vision.

The Laowa Nanomorph lens excels in composition flexibility, avoiding the overcompressed edge effect seen in many anamorphic lenses, which can distort the size and shape of objects near the frame's edges. This feature enhances creative freedom in composition, providing excellent control over edge performance. Additionally, the lens boasts low focus breathing, ensuring consistent framing and a stable field of view during focus shifts, ideal for seamless focus pulls and smooth transitions.

Compact yet prestigious, the Nanomorph LF lenses are half the size and weight of other lenses offering similar optical performance. Laowa achieves a balance between compact size, weight, optical quality, and professional usability, making these lenses suitable for a wide range of productions. The silver flare coating adds versatility, catering to various preferences and usage scenarios.

Precision is further enhanced with a 270-degree extended focus throw, allowing for precise adjustments and smooth transitions between focus points. The easy back focus calibration mechanism ensures quick and accurate on-site adjustments. The innovative interchangeable mount system allows users to switch mounts to match different cameras, with each lens mount kit including shims for micro-adjustment of flange depth, ensuring a perfect fit every time.