Laowa / Anamorphic

Laowa Nanomorph

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.

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35mm, silver flareImage: PhotoCineRent

01 / The lens

Optical Profile

Lens type: Anamorphic
Focal range: 27mm-80mm
Max. aperture: T2.4-T2.8
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.
Mounts: PL / EF / E / RF
Image circle: Not established

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GLM editorial assessment

Rendering notes

These are qualitative selection notes. Evaluate the exact lens version, focal length and aperture on your intended camera.

Use cases

Budget anamorphic experimentation
Small-body builds and gimbals
Indie projects that want real anamorphic cues

Tradeoffs to test

Not the same rendering depth as premium anamorphics
S35-only and modest speed compared with premium options

02 / Before the shoot

Plan a lens test

Test the focal lengths and apertures you expect to use. Check the center and edges, move a light across frame, and pull focus through your planned working distances. Include skin tones and the lighting conditions from your shoot.

03 / Further reading

Sources

Consult the original documentation for the specific focal length, mount and lens version. GLM's rendering notes and use cases are editorial interpretation.