Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 27 mm T2.8 1.5X S35 Blue lens for Arri PL / Canon EF

Description

The Nanomorph 27 mm T2.8 1.5X S35 is the widest representative of the innovative anamorphic film lens series from Venus Optics Laowa. Thanks to its 2 interchangeable bayonets, the model presented here is compatible with cameras and camcorders equipped with the Arri PL mount and the Canon EF mount. It is the world’s smallest anamorphic lens to cover the Super 35 sensor and offers a horizontal image compression ratio of 1.5x, enabling a 2.4:1 aspect ratio on the popular 16:9 sensor. The close minimum focus distance of 43cm will open up a whole new range of image creation possibilities, as well as enabling a greater depth of field. The lens will also allow you to create striking cross flares and artistic oval bokeh known from Hollywood productions. The Blue variant offers a blue flare tint.

Main product features

• an innovative anamorphic 27mm lens
• includes 2 interchangeable bayonets: Arri PL and Canon EF
• compatible with cameras or camcorders equipped with Arri PL and Canon EF mounts
• innovative optical design patented by Venus Optics Laowa
• created specifically with filmmakers and video makers in mind
• enables the creation of unique frames with a distinctive Hollywood look
• relative luminosity of T/2.8
• minimum focus distance of 43 cm
• compact and ultra-lightweight (6.7 cm long and 490 g in weight)
• produces striking cross flares and artistic oval bokeh
• enables a horizontal image compression ratio of 1.5 x for all focus points
• enables a 2.4:1 aspect ratio on the popular 16:9 matrix
• optical system consisting of 15 elements in 13 groups
• enables blue flare
• enables mounting of filters and accessories with a diameter of 77mm
• focus and aperture rings equipped with gears compatible with follow focus systems (0.8 MOD)

Patented anamorphic construction

The Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 27 mm T2.8 1.5X S35 Blue lens for Arri PL / Canon EF offers an innovative optical system design (15 elements in 13 groups) that provides excellent image quality while maintaining a compact size and attractive price. A horizontal image compression factor of 1.5 x for all focusing points enables the Super 35 format, so you will impress your audience with an impressive extended field of view.

One lens, two mounts

Do you film with different types of cameras and camcorders? Don’t want to spend money on expensive adapters? One Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 27mm T2.8 1.5X S35 Blue lens will allow you to work with both Arri PL mount and Canon EF mount equipment. All thanks to the interchangeable bayonets you will find in the kit. All you need to do is select the appropriate mount and connect it to your lens with sturdy screws. The Nanomorph with your chosen mounting system will be ready for your camera or camcorder in a matter of moments!

This is called the “film look”!

With the Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 27 mm T2.8 1.5X S35 Silver anamorphic lens, your mirrorless or Arri PL / Canon EF mount camera will capture unique frames with a distinctive look straight out of a high-budget movie. With its help you can achieve an aspect ratio of 2.4:1 on the popular 16:9 sensor. The anamorphic lens will also allow you to achieve the artistic oval bokeh and striking cross flares known from high-budget Hollywood productions.

Blue flare

The Nanomorph series lenses are available in 3 different variants: Silver (silver), Amber (amber) and Blue (blue). You will recognise them by the colour of the distinctive ring located on the barrel. Each variant offers a different shade of flare generated. The model presented here is blue. Thanks to it, horizontal flares created in point light sources will gain a striking cool shade.

Small dimensions – new possibilities

The name Nanomorph is no accident. The designers at Venus Optics Laowa have created the world’s smallest line of anamorphic lenses. No more heavy and bulky devices. The Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 27 mm T2.8 1.5X S35 Blue for Arri PL / Canon EF weighs just 490 grams. Its length is 6.7 cm. This performance will not only work successfully when filming from a tripod and handheld, but also in combination with gimbals, sliders and drones.

The ideal choice for filmmakers

The Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 27 mm T2.8 1.5X S35 Blue lens for Arri PL / Canon EF was developed specifically with video makers in mind. The focus and aperture rings are equipped with 0.8 MOD gears, which are compatible with popular follow focus systems. Their unified position on each lens in the Nanomorph series will allow you to change glass quickly, without having to readjust settings. The included 0.9mm Allen spanner will also allow you to conveniently tune the Back Focus (BF) for optimum scale compatibility when working with different cameras or camcorders.

Get closer!

Limitations due to the specific optical design mean that the focusing distance of popular anamorphic lenses can sometimes be longer than those of traditional lenses. The Nanomorph series also excels in this field. The unique lenses from Venus Optics Laowa offer some of the shortest minimum focusing distances in the world of anamorphic optics! The Nanomorph 27 mm T2.8 1.5X S35 Blue for Arri PL / Canon EF needs only 43 cm to catch focus. Larger close-ups mean less depth of field and even more beautiful bokeh!

Specification

• model: Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 27 mm T2.8 1.5X S35 Blue
• mount: Arri PL / Canon EF (2 interchangeable bayonets included)
• focal length: 27 mm
• image coverage: Super 35
• horizontal image compression ratio: 1.5 x
• minimum aperture: T/2.8
• maximum aperture: T/16
• optical construction: 15 elements in 13 groups
• Angle of view (AoV):
  • horizontal: 70.8º
  • vertical: 33º
• number of aperture blades: 13
• minimum focusing distance: 43 cm
• imaging field: 25.6 x 16 mm
• front lens diameter: Ø80 mm
• filter mount: 77 mm
• variant of flare generated: blue
• dimensions: Ø84 x 67 mm
• weight: 490 g

Content of the kit

• Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 27 mm T2.8 1.5X S35 Blue lens for Arri PL
• interchangeable Canon EF bayonet
• decal for the front of the lens
• decal for the back of the lens
• Allen wrench