Laowa Nanomorph Zoom 28-55mm T2.9 1.5X S35 (Amber) Lens for PL Mount

Laowa’s Nanomorph Zoom 28-55mm T2.9 1.5X S35 (Amber) Lens for PL Mount is an exceptionally compact lens designed to offer stunning cinematic effects. It has a constant 1.5x squeeze ratio, a constant T2.9 aperture across the entire zoom range for excellent low-light performance, and a parfocal design for consistently sharp zoom. This lens offers amber flare and is ideal for a warmer aesthetic.

Laowa Nanomorph Zoom 28-55mm T2.9 1.5X S35 (Amber) Lens for PL Mount Key Features:

• Lightweight anamorphic zoom lens for Super 35+ (ASP-C) cameras
• Features a flexible 28-55mm focal length to minimise lens changes
• Premium, compact lens construction of 21 elements in 15 groups
• Bright, constant T2.9 aperture for precise depth of field control
• 9 aperture blades create a natural-looking, oval bokeh effect
• Constant 1.5x squeeze ratio with patented mumps-free design
• Capture the details with an incredible close focusing distance of 45cm
• Professional cine housing enables seamless integration into your setup
• Industry-standard 0.8 MOD gear for working with follow focus/gears
• Built-in back focus adjustment to adjust flange length without shimming
• Features metric and imperial measurements to suit your preference
• 270-degree focus throw and 100-degree zoom throw for precision
• Comes in amber flare, blue flare, or silver flare for artistic options
• Amber flare created by this lens is ideal for a warmer aesthetic
• Native ARRI PL Mount with optional bayonets for changing mounts available

Powerful Yet Compact Anamorphic Zoom Lens

Laowa’s Nanomorph Zoom 28-55mm T2.9 1.5X S35 anamorphic lens is a powerful, versatile cine zoom lens with an impressively compact build. It features a 28-55mm focal length and a maximum aperture of T2.9, which is constant across the entire zoom range. The bright aperture ensures outstanding performance by enabling precise depth of field control, a natural bokeh effect, and impressive low-light performance.

A premium construction of 21 elements in 15 groups and a patented anamorphic design make for a high-quality, compact, lightweight, and easily manoeuvrable lens. It has a diameter of 84.8mm, a length of 188.5mm, and weighs just 1513g. The parfocal design ensures sharp focus throughout the entire zoom range, providing reliable versatility to confidently shoot anything from wide shots to close-ups in perfect clarity. The constant 1.5x squeeze ratio ensures no anamorphic mumps, avoiding a typical issue with cheaper or older anamorphic lenses and removing the need for additional edits in post-production.

Achieve Stunning, Cinematic Visuals

Thanks to its groundbreaking features, the Laowa Nanomorph Zoom 28-55mm T2.9 1.5X S35 Lens lets you create stunning visuals suited to professional cinema. The incredibly innovative design of the 28-55mm lens allows for a short closest focusing distance of 45cm, which is not typical for anamorphic zoom lenses. With such a short close-focusing distance, you can get stunning close-up shots of your subjects, whether they be products, nature, or actors. It also allows you to shoot in small spaces with excellent results, adding flexibility to your lens. The lightweight zoom lens also minimises the number of lens changes needed and reduces the time spent re-calibrating follow-focus systems when changing lenses constantly. This makes them ideal for mounting on cars, gimbals, and Steadicams, which provides options for shooting angles.

The Nanomorph Zoom lens also produces the popular oval bokeh effect enjoyed by many in the industry. The high squeeze ratio of 1.5x and bright T2.9 aperture facilitate this natural-looking bokeh for a noteworthy cinematic impact. For further cinematic effects, the lens is available in various flare options, including amber, blue, and silver, to match your project’s feel and aesthetics. Blue flare is ideal for a sci-fi or vintage aesthetic, amber for a warmer flare, and silver for a more neutral flare that lends itself well to adjustment based on the light. This lens comes with the amber flare option.

Industry-Standard Cine Housing for Easy Integration

Laowa’s Nanomorph Zoom 28-55mm T2.9 features a design you can easily integrate into a cinematography setup. The lens is durably built to withstand impacts, keep your kit safe, and allow you to shoot on location worry-free. For compatibility with industry-standard equipment, it has a unified gear position with other lenses in the line for compatibility with the same gears when switching focal lengths. It also uses an industry-standard 0.8 MOD gear for using a follow focus or gears. The housing has metric and imperial measurements printed on to suit the user’s preference and ensure accuracy. A 270-degree focus throw and 100-degree zoom throw enable high precision to adjust the focal length and focus in a single rotation and maintain sharp scenes. At the same time, lens support is offered for increased stability. The cine zoom lens also features built-in back focus adjustment to adjust the flange length to 0.25mm without shimming and provide an accurate focus scale for complete precision.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Laowa Nanomorph Zoom 28-55mm T2.9 1.5X S35 (Amber) Lens for PL Mount

FAQs:

Does the Laowa Nanomorph Zoom 28-55mm T2.9 1.5X S35 (Amber) Lens for PL Mount come in different lens mounts?

Laowa’s Nanomorph Zoom lenses are currently only available in PL mount. To expand your lens’s compatibility, you can purchase separately available bayonets for Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fuji X, and L mounts.

What are 'anamorphic mumps'?

‘Anamorphic mumps’ occur when the squeeze ratio varies across different focusing distances, causing the centre of the image to be more expanded than the original compression, especially in close-up shots. The Laowa Nanomorph Zoom lenses feature a patented anamorphic design to guarantee mumps-free, high-quality optical performance with a squeeze ratio of 1.5x across the entire focusing range, preventing the need for correction in post-production.

What is the filter thread on the Laowa Nanomorph Zoom 28-55mm T2.9 1.5X S35 (Amber) Lens for PL Mount?

The Nanomorph Zoom lenses feature a 77mm filter thread for compatibility with filters or a set-up ring for matte boxes, so you can incorporate creative effects while shooting.

Can you convert the Laowa Nanomorph Zoom 28-55mm T2.9 1.5X S35 (Amber) Lens for PL Mount to a 2x anamorphic lens?

To convert this lens to a 2x anamorphic lens, a 1.3x Anamorphic Adapter is available. If you attach this adapter to your lens, you can achieve anamorphic zoom shots with a wider field of view.

What sensor is this lens compatible with?

Laowa’s Nanomorph Zoom lenses are designed for use with Super 35 (APS-C) cameras and have a 31.9mm image circle.