Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 27mm T2.8 Anamorphic Lens
The Laowa 27mm T2.8 is a 27mm f/2.8 lens designed for Sony E mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 27mm T2.8 Anamorphic Lens
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Lens Overview — Laowa 27mm T2.8
Key Features — Laowa 27mm T2.8
1.5x Anamorphic Squeeze: Produces the characteristic widescreen cinematic look with oval bokeh and horizontal lens flares without requiring a full-frame sensor.
27mm Focal Length: Wide-angle perspective well-suited to expansive environmental shots and cinematic establishing compositions on Super 35 cameras.
T2.8 Maximum Aperture: Solid light-gathering capability for a wide-angle anamorphic prime, usable in controlled and moderately lit production environments.
Super 35 Format Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor size, matching popular cinema cameras from ARRI, Sony, and Canon.
313g Compact Build: Exceptionally lightweight for an anamorphic lens, making it practical for handheld rigs, gimbals, and smaller cinema setups.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth manual focus ring built for precise, repeatable focus pulls in narrative and documentary cinema workflows.
Lens Specifications — Laowa 27mm T2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Anamorphic |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 27mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 55mm |
Description — Laowa 27mm T2.8
The Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 27mm T2.8 is a dedicated anamorphic prime lens built for the Super 35 cinema and video ecosystem. With a fixed 27mm focal length and a maximum aperture of T2.8, it sits in the wide-angle category, making it well suited to expansive scene coverage in controlled or well-lit shooting environments. At just 313g, the Nanomorph punches above its weight class in terms of portability — a meaningful advantage when working on compact cinema rigs or extended handheld shoots.
The 55mm filter thread is a practical, widely supported size that makes integrating ND filters and other optics straightforward. Focus is entirely manual, consistent with its cinema lens positioning, and there is no image stabilization onboard. The mount type is Lens Board (Technical Camera), so verifying camera system compatibility is essential before committing to a purchase.
This lens is purpose-designed for cinematographers who prioritize the anamorphic look within the Super 35 format.
Pros — Laowa 27mm T2.8
- ✓Lightweight at just 313g for an anamorphic prime, practical for handheld and compact rigs
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2.8 offers solid light gathering for a wide-angle anamorphic lens
- ✓27mm focal length provides a wide-angle perspective suited to expansive cinematic compositions
Cons — Laowa 27mm T2.8
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, requiring skilled focus pulling in production
- ✗No image stabilization, so handheld use demands additional rigging or stabilization solutions
- ✗Mount listed as Lens Board (Technical Camera), which may limit straightforward compatibility with standard cinema camera bodies
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