Venus Optics, the cine lens manufacturer, has officially announced the release of their compact and affordable Laowa Nanomorph ZOOM anamorphic lenses in an Indiegogo campaign. The set consists of two T2.9 zoom lenses, a 28-55mm and a 50-100mm. We had the chance to talk with Laowa during the BSC Expo 2024 in London, so let’s delve into what they shared with us! A few days ago, we covered the upcoming Venus Optics Indiegogo campaign for the Laowa Nanomorph ZOOM lens set designed for Super35 sensors. This offers an affordable and compact option for those seeking the anamorphic aesthetic while aiming to maintain a minimal footprint in their kit. With a weight of 3.31 lbs (1.5kg) each, the Laowa Nanomorph ZOOM lenses are a flexible option that covers almost the entire focal length range with a constant T2.9 aperture, giving us visual consistency in our projects and saving us time by avoiding lens changes. Compact and affordable anamorphic zooms Although Laowa initially established their brand in the wide-angle and macro lens niches, they soon expanded their catalog with anamorphic and spherical lenses like the Laowa Ranger. This time around, they managed to create these compact anamorphic lenses by minimizing the weight and size of the glass, all while maintaining sharpness across the entire range. The Nanomorph ZOOM lenses cover a wide spectrum of focal lengths. Source: CineD. According to the Chinese company, the Nanomorph ZOOM lenses offer outstanding image quality with minimal distortion and chromatic aberration. Their 1.5x squeeze fits 16:9...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 22 February, 2024