Venus Laowa Nanomorph 85mm T2.9 1.5x LF Anamorphic Lens for PL Mount and Canon EF, Silver Flare

Just unveiled, the Laowa Nanomorph 85mm T2.9 1.5x LF Anamorphic Lens for PL Mount and Canon EF with Silver Flare is a cutting-edge addition to the world of professional-grade anamorphic optics. Engineered to cover more than a full-frame sensor, this lens offers a constant 1.5x squeeze ratio, ensuring exceptional image quality for theatrical productions and high-end films. The lens also provides a variety of flare options, including a striking silver flare, to cater to diverse creative preferences and needs.

Designed for Beyond Full Frame Coverage, the Laowa Nanomorph features a generous image circle of 44.71mm. This enhances image quality by reducing vignetting and provides optimal coverage for popular cameras like the ARRI Alexa LF 4.5K Open Gate. The 44.71mm imaging area supports full-frame sensors and formats such as 16:9, 3:2, and 4:3, allowing seamless output to aspect ratios like 2:1, 2.25:1, 2.66:1, and 2.4:1 without compromising quality.

The lens's constant 1.5x squeeze ratio achieves a cinematic 2.66:1 aspect ratio on a 16:9 sensor post de-squeeze, offering a more pronounced anamorphic look compared to 1.33x anamorphic lenses. It delivers consistent bokeh from center to edge, avoiding the distracting "moon-shaped" bokeh seen in other lenses. The waterfall bokeh effect, combined with an iris range from T2.9 to T22, allows for stunning shallow depth of field and smooth, organic focus roll-off, a hallmark of sought-after anamorphic characteristics.

Outstanding image quality is a hallmark of the Laowa Nanomorph, with impressive sharpness and contrast that meet the demands of modern sensors. Even at wide apertures, the lens maintains sharp, pristine images, making it ideal for both theatrical and cinematic projects. For those seeking a vintage aesthetic, the lens offers flexibility for post-production adjustments or filter pairing, empowering cinematographers to fully realize their creative vision.

The lens provides great flexibility in composition, overcoming the common issue of overcompressed edges found in many anamorphic lenses. This ensures consistent object size and shape across the frame, granting cinematographers greater creative freedom. Low focus breathing further enhances video quality by maintaining 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 comparable lenses, striking a perfect balance between size, weight, optical quality, and professional usability. This makes them suitable for a wide range of productions. The lens's precision is enhanced by an extended focus throw of 270 degrees, allowing for meticulous focus adjustments and smooth transitions between focus points.

The lens also features easy back focus calibration, enabling quick on-site adjustments. Its innovative interchangeable mount system allows users to switch mounts to match different cameras, with each mount kit including shims for micro-adjustment of flange depth, ensuring a perfect fit every time.