Laowa 42mm T2.9 1.5X LF NanoMorph Anamorphic Cine Lens (Amber) for PL & EF Mounts

Laowa Nanomorph 42mm T2.9 1.5X LF Anamorphic Cine Lens Amber Flare LWA42NA29LFPLEF

The Laowa Nanomorph 42mm T2.9 1.5X LF belongs to a professional anamorphic series (32, 42, 55 and 85mm) designed to exceed full-frame coverage, for high-end productions for cinema, TV and streaming platforms. The 44.71 mm image circle covers the ARRI Alexa LF 4.5K Open Gate and full-frame sensors in 16:9, 3:2 and 4:3, allowing output formats such as 2:1, 2.25:1, 2.4:1 and 2.66:1 without cropping. The constant 1.5x squeeze gives 2.66:1 on a 16:9 sensor after de-squeeze.

The lenses keep bokeh shape consistent from centre to edges, limit edge distortion and "swimming", have low focus breathing and a smooth transition from in-focus to out-of-focus areas, with high sharpness and contrast even wide open. They are about half the size and weight of other professional anamorphic lenses. This version has the amber flare. A 270° focus throw, 0.8 mod gears and easy back focus calibration complete the cine design. The lens is supplied with an Arri PL mount; interchangeable mounts (Canon EF, Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, DJI DL, L-Mount) are available, each with shims for fine flange depth adjustment.

Key features

• Coverage beyond full frame (ø44.71 mm image circle)
• Constant 1.5x anamorphic squeeze
• Smooth focus fall-off
• Consistent bokeh from centre to edges
• Low focus breathing
• Compact and light design
• Amber flare
• 270° focus throw for precise focusing
• Easy back focus calibration
• Interchangeable mount system

Specifications

• Focal length: 42mm
• Aperture range: T2.9-T22
• Angle of view: 66.5° x 33.8°
• Image circle: 36.7 x 25.54 mm (ø44.71 mm)
• Anamorphic squeeze: 1.5x
• Format: full frame
• Optical design: 17 elements in 15 groups
• Aperture blades: 13
• Ring rotation: focus 270°, aperture 70°
• Minimum focus distance: 50 cm
• Focus: manual, dual scale, 0.8 mod gears
• Filter thread: 77 mm
• Front diameter: 80 mm
• Dimensions: ø86.4 x 121 mm
• Weight: 1030 g
• Mount: Arri PL (interchangeable)