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Atlas Mercury Anamorphic and Laowa Nanomorph: specifications and editorial notes
SpecificationAtlas Mercury AnamorphicLaowa Nanomorph
OverviewFull-frame 1.5x anamorphic primes with 95mm fronts. Atlas describes warm rendering and golden flares; the range now extends from 24mm to 138mm.Compact Super 35 1.5x anamorphic primes with amber, blue or silver flare options. Laowa places the anamorphic blocks behind the spherical elements and focusing groups.
Lens typeAnamorphicAnamorphic
Focal range24mm-138mm27mm-80mm
Max. apertureT2.2-T2.6T2.4-T2.8
Coverage

Super 35 / Full Frame

Atlas specifies full-frame coverage in 16:9, 3:2 and 4:3. The 138mm is T2.6; the other focal lengths in the technical sheet are T2.2. Confirm the lens against the selected sensor mode.

Super 35

The standard five-lens set is 27/35/50/65/80mm. The 27mm is T2.8 and the others are T2.4. Laowa specifies Super 35 coverage; full-frame use can vignette. Mount options depend on the lens version.

MountsPLPL / EF / E / RF
Image circleNot establishedNot established
Use cases
  • Gimbal or handheld anamorphic
  • Full-frame productions needing compact packages
  • Lower-footprint commercial work
  • Budget anamorphic experimentation
  • Small-body builds and gimbals
  • Indie projects that want real anamorphic cues
Tradeoffs to test
  • 1.5x squeeze is a different flavor than 2x classics
  • Less raw imperfection than older anamorphics
  • Not the same rendering depth as premium anamorphics
  • S35-only and modest speed compared with premium options
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