Venus Laowa Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2x Anamorphic Cine Lens for PL Mount Amber Flare

SKU: VESL4080PLA MFR: VE4080PLA
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Key Features

  • Achieve stunning cinematic visuals with the 40-80mm T4.5 2x Anamorphic Cine Lens, perfect for professional filmmaking.
  • Experience exceptional optical quality and a versatile T4.5-T22 aperture range for diverse lighting conditions.
  • Craft captivating widescreen narratives using the 2x squeeze ratio and full-frame format of this PL mount lens.
  • Enjoy robust build quality and precise manual focus control for reliable performance on set.
  • Select your preferred aesthetic with available amber, clear, or silver flare options to enhance your storytelling.
  • Capture sharp, detailed footage with 23 elements in 15 groups, ensuring superior image clarity and contrast.
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Venus Sunlight T4.5 Specifications

  • Available Flares

    Amber, Clear, Silver

  • Mount

    Arri PL

  • Focal Length

    40-80mm

  • Format

    Full Frame

  • Aperture Range

    T4.5-T22

  • Angle of View

    71.5 Degree x 33.4 Degree to 39.6 Degree x 17.1 Degree

  • Squeeze Ratio

    2x

  • Lens Structure

    23 elements in 15 groups

  • Aperture Blades

    10 blades

  • Flange Distance

    PL=52mm

  • Focus Throw

    305 Degree

  • Aperture Throw

    32.7 Degree

  • Zoom Throw

    100 Degree

  • Focus Indicator

    Metric & Imperial (Dual Scale)

  • Minimum Focusing Distance

    2' (0.61m)

  • In-focus Driving Mode

    Manual (MF)

  • Gear Mod

    0.8 Mod

  • Filter Thread Diameter

    95mm

  • Front Diameter

    105m

  • Dimensions (Dia. x L)

    4.35 x 9.53" (110.4 x 242mm) (Approx.)

  • Weight

    6.17 lbs (2.8kg) (Approx.)

  • UPC Code

    6940486708233

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Venus Laowa Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2x Anamorphic Cine Lens for PL Mount
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Kit StyleBaseBaseBase
FormatFull FrameFull FrameFull Frame, VistaVision
Lens TypeStandardStandardStandard
Fixed Focal LengthNANA50mm
Lens MountPL MountCanon EF Mount, PL MountPL Mount
Maximum ApertureT4.5T2.9T1.5
Zoom Focal Length40-80mm28-75mmNA
Focus TypeManual FocusManual FocusManual Focus

About Venus Sunlight T4.5

The Laowa Sunlight Series delivers the sought-after anamorphic look to a wider audience while maintaining professional-grade quality. As the world's first front anamorphic full-frame zoom lenses, the Sunlight Series offers a unique blend of versatility and creative expression. Spanning from 40mm to 80mm and featuring a constant 2x squeeze, these lenses offer exceptional control over composition and visual style. With a host of cinematic features like dreamy oval bokeh and smooth focus roll-off, the Sunlight Series empowers filmmakers to craft immersive stories with unparalleled ease.

Capture The Light, Craft The Vision

World's First Front Anamorphic 2x Anamorphic Zoom
The Laowa Sunlight Series marks a pivotal moment in anamorphic filmmaking as the world's first front anamorphic 2x full-frame zoom lenses. This innovative design places the anamorphic elements at the front of the lens, delivering a distinctive cinematic character while maintaining exceptional optical performance. The series delivers a unique blend of versatility and creative expression, and a host of other anamorphic features that will transport your audience into the story.

Constant 2x Squeeze
Achieving a consistent, classic widescreen look is effortless with the Sunlight Series' constant 2x squeeze. This ensures that the distinct anamorphic character is maintained across the entire focal range, eliminating unwanted distortions and providing filmmakers with a reliably cinematic image, every time.

Dreamy Oval Bokeh
The Laowa Sunlight Series elevates cinematic artistry with its captivating oval bokeh, a hallmark of true anamorphic lenses. Enhanced by the precise 2x squeeze ratio and meticulous optical design, this distinctive bokeh effect renders out-of-focus highlights into elongated, elliptical forms, creating a dreamy, organic depth that draws viewers into the heart of the scene. This immersive quality adds a touch of magic, transforming ordinary shots into visually stunning experiences.

Organic Focus Roll-off
The Laowa Sunlight Series introduces a mesmerizing organic focus roll-off, a subtle yet powerful element that heightens the cinematic experience. The smooth, gradual transitions from sharp focus to beautifully blurred areas create a natural shallow depth of field, enhancing the aesthetic appeal. This, combined with the distinct elliptical bokeh, adds a touch of elegance to every frame, enveloping the viewer in a world of visual richness.

The Laowa Sunlight Series redefines anamorphic filmmaking by delivering the versatility of a zoom lens without sacrificing the distinctive 2x anamorphic character. This innovative combination unlocks a new level of creative freedom on set, allowing filmmakers to seamlessly transition between wide establishing shots and intimate close-ups, all while preserving the unique anamorphic aesthetic. With the Sunlight Series, you can capture the scope and grandeur of widescreen cinema with unparalleled ease and efficiency while guaranteeing...

Versatile Zoom Range
Spanning a versatile 40mm to 80mm, the Laowa Sunlight Series empowers filmmakers to adapt to a vast range of creative needs. With a over 3x zoom range combined, these lenses effortlessly transition from capturing breathtaking wide landscapes to framing intimate close-up portraits. This unprecedented flexibility eliminates the need for frequent lens swaps, streamlining workflows on set and allowing filmmakers to focus on capturing the perfect moment.

Parfocal
The Laowa Sunlight Series features a carefully calibrated parfocal design, guaranteeing that focus remains consistent throughout the entire zoom range. This crucial feature enables filmmakers to execute dynamic shots with confidence, from impactful crash-zooms to gliding dolly zooms, without the interruption of refocusing. This empowers filmmakers to enhance their creative storytelling and captivate their audience.

Minimum Focus Breathing
The Laowa Sunlight Series is engineered with minimal focus breathing, ensuring a stable and consistent frame composition, even during dramatic focus pulls. This eliminates distracting shifts in field of view, allowing filmmakers to maintain precise control over their visual narrative and create seamless transitions. The result keeps audiences engaged in the story, particularly during dynamic scenes where composition consistency is critical.

Close Minimum Focusing Distance
The Laowa Sunlight Series invites viewers into the heart of the story with exceptional close-focus capabilities. With a minimum focusing distance of just 0.61m (40-80mm), this lens empower filmmakers to capture sharp, immersive close-up shots with remarkable detail. This capability enhances storytelling in tight or intimate setups, allowing audiences to connect with the characters and emotions on a deeper level.

Beyond its exceptional optical performance, the Laowa Sunlight Series also offers a refined and robust physical design, carefully crafted to meet the demands of professional filmmaking.

Ergonomic and Intelligent Cine Housing
Laowa Sunlight Series is designed for seamless integration into any professional workflow. Featuring a 95mm filter thread for effortless filter attachment, and industry-standard 0.8 Mod gears for compatibility with follow focus systems, these lenses are built for intuitive operation. Dual-scale (Metric / Imperial) focus indicators provide added convenience. The 105mm front diameter facilitates easy rigging with a wide range of cinema accessories, making the Sunlight Series a versatile and reliable tool for any filmmaking endeavor.

Back Focus Adjustment
The back focus adjustment function allows precise calibration of focus accuracy, ensuring optimal performance across various camera systems. This feature simplifies setup and enhances reliability in professional shoots.

Venus Sunlight T4.5 Features

  • Front Anamorphic
  • 40-80mm Zoom Range
  • T4.5 Aperture
  • 2x Constant Squeeze
  • Parfocal and Low Focusing Breathing
  • Compact & Lightweight
  • Close Min. Focusing Distance
  • Expressive Anamorphic Look
  • Back Focus Adjustment
  • Intelligent Cine Housing
  • Full Frame Coverage

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 36 months.

Key Features

  • Achieve stunning cinematic visuals with the 40-80mm T4.5 2x Anamorphic Cine Lens, perfect for professional filmmaking.
  • Experience exceptional optical quality and a versatile T4.5-T22 aperture range for diverse lighting conditions.
  • Craft captivating widescreen narratives using the 2x squeeze ratio and full-frame format of this PL mount lens.
  • Enjoy robust build quality and precise manual focus control for reliable performance on set.
  • Select your preferred aesthetic with available amber, clear, or silver flare options to enhance your storytelling.
  • Capture sharp, detailed footage with 23 elements in 15 groups, ensuring superior image clarity and contrast.

What's in the box:

  • Venus Laowa Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2x Anamorphic Cine Lens
  • Front Cap
  • Rear Cap
  • Support Foot
  • Shim Set
  • Screw Set
  • Hard Case
  • Venus 3 Year Limited Warranty