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Hawk V-Lite, 45mm, 2× anamorphic

45mm, 2× anamorphicImage: Vantage Film

Hawk / Anamorphic

Hawk V-Lite

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Laowa Nanomorph and Hawk V-Lite: specifications and editorial notes
SpecificationLaowa NanomorphHawk V-Lite
OverviewCompact 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.Compact 2x anamorphic primes from 28mm to 140mm. Vantage's V-Lite range also includes a dedicated 55mm macro option.
Lens typeAnamorphicAnamorphic
Focal range27mm-80mm28mm-140mm
Max. apertureT2.4-T2.8T2.2-T3.5
Coverage

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.

Super 35

This entry describes the 2x V-Lite series for Super 35. Maximum aperture is T2.2 through 80mm, T3 on the 110mm and T3.5 on the 140mm; confirm the sensor mode with the rental house.

MountsPL / EF / E / RFPL
Image circleNot establishedNot established
Use cases
  • Budget anamorphic experimentation
  • Small-body builds and gimbals
  • Indie projects that want real anamorphic cues
  • Intimate anamorphic portraits
  • Handheld or performance-led drama
  • Projects wanting oval bokeh without giant housings
Tradeoffs to test
  • Not the same rendering depth as premium anamorphics
  • S35-only and modest speed compared with premium options
  • S35-only coverage
  • Availability is limited compared with spherical standards
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