Laowa 55mm T2.9 1.5X LF NanoMorph Anamorphic Cine Lens (Silver) for PL & EF Mounts

Laowa Nanomorph 55mm T2.9 1.5X LF Anamorphic Cine Lens Silver Flare LWA55NS29LFPLEF

The Laowa Nanomorph 55mm 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 silver flare, more neutral, whose colour adapts to the light source. 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
• Silver flare
• 270° focus throw for precise focusing
• Easy back focus calibration
• Interchangeable mount system

Specifications

• Focal length: 55mm
• Aperture range: T2.9-T22
• Angle of view: 53.2° x 26.1°
• Image circle: 36.7 x 25.54 mm (ø44.71 mm)
• Anamorphic squeeze: 1.5x
• Format: full frame
• Optical design: 15 elements in 13 groups
• Aperture blades: 13
• Ring rotation: focus 270°, aperture 70°
• Minimum focus distance: 55 cm
• Focus: manual, dual scale, 0.8 mod gears
• Filter thread: 77 mm
• Front diameter: 80 mm
• Dimensions: ø86.4 x 114 mm
• Weight: 907 g
• Mount: Arri PL (interchangeable)