Revolutionarily small and compact
Anamorphic lenses are always cumbersome and heavy.
This revolutionary "nano-sized" lens weighs less than 0.7 lbs (320g) and is only 3.54" (9cm) long,
making it very handy for every set-up e.g. handheld, on a gimbal, on a slider, through tight space,
even on a drone, etc. It makes a lot of formerly impossible shots possible.
Constant 1.5x Squeeze & No Anamorphic Mumps
For some cheaper anamorphic lenses with synchro focus design, anamorphic blocks are often added at the front.
It is the simplest and cheapest way to design and make an anamorphic lens.
However, the significant drawback is the failure to maintain the same squeeze ratio at a close distance,
causing Anamorphic Mumps. The lens is unusable for real shooting because the variable squeeze is impossible to correct in post.
Laowa Nanomorph guarantees a constant 1.5x squeeze ratio at all focusing distances.
Laowa decided to develop and invented this unique patented anamorphic design to guarantee a uniform squeeze ratio,
promising optical quality, tiny size, and affordable price point.
Super 35+ coverage
©Alexandru Don - Nanomorph 50mm on Sony A7siii 16:9
The Super35 design allows it to be used perfectly on any Super35 / APS-C/ Micro Four Thirds cameras.
The larger image circles of 35mm and 50mm are able to cover 4k 16:9 UHD on Sony A7iii with only mild vignetting.
Golden Squeeze Ratio
The anamorphic lens features a widescreen cinematic perspective. Venus Optics decided to adopt a 1.5x squeeze ratio
as they believe it strikes a perfect balance between the lens size and anamorphic look.
With a 1.5x squeeze, a 2.66:1 ratio on a 16:9 sensor can be obtained after de-squeeze. Compared to a 1.33x anamorphic lens,
Laowa Nanomorph delivers a much more pronounced anamorphic and cinematic look. For 1.8x / 2x squeeze, the lens will be inevitably huge,
and more images will be wasted when paired with a 16:9 sensor.
Bokeh comparison (1.33x vs 1.5x)
A 1.5x squeeze ratio also renders a stronger sense of compression and bokeh more oval.
2 Flare Colors are available
Anamorphic lenses with blue flares are very common in the market and It fits perfectly with films with a sci-fi and cool vibe. However, blue flares do not necessarily go well with skin tones. The new amber option we introduced, could deliver a warmer and passionate vibe that is suitable for narrative and day/night shots.
©Keaton Bowlby - 35mm T2.4 1.5x
© Cammacky - 27mm T2.8 1.5x
Short closest focusing distance
© David Tergemina - Trg.prod - 27mm T2.8 1.5x
© Rawspektiv - 35mm T2.8 1.5x
Anamorphic lenses tend to have a longer closest focusing distance due to restrictions of optical design.
Nanomorph has one of the shortest close focusing distances in the market.
Filmmakers could obtain very close-up shots which render a much shallower depth of field and stronger bokeh.
This offers much higher flexibility in framing.
(Distance from the subject to the sensor)
Nanomorph 27mm T2.8 1.5x Cine - 43cm / 16.9"
Nanomorph 35mm T2.4 1.5x Cine - 60cm / 23.6"
Nanomorph 50mm T2.4 1.5x Cine - 70cm / 27.5"
Cinematic oval bokeh
© Alexandru Don - 50mm T2.4 1.5x
© David Tergemina - Trg.prod - 27mm T2.8 1.5x
Various mounts available
Laowa currently offers 2 versions of Nanomorph: Mirrorless version and PL & EF version.
For PL & EF versions, both bayonets are included in the box and the mounts are user interchangeable.
For the mirrorless version, Canon RF, Sony E, M43, DJI DL, Nikon Z, L mount, and Fuji X are available and they are also interchangeable.
Each lens will come with ONE single mount bayonet. Users could add US$50 for extra bayonet mounts for use on multiple cameras
Professional Cine Housing
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Unified gear position
The unified gear position allows users to switch lenses quickly and without readjustment on the focus gear.
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55mm filter thread
55mm filters can be attached directly to the lens which filmmakers can combo handy set-ups. It is favorable when doing a Run-And-Gun shot or flying it with a drone.
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0.8 Mod Gear
Industry-standard 0.8 mod gear is installed on both apertures and focus rings.
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Dual Scale
Both imperial and metric scales are printed on the lens body.
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Focal Back Adjustment
Filmmakers could fine-tune the back focus quickly by a 0.9mm hex key (included in the package), which ensures the scale is still accurate and aligned after changing cameras.
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