Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 50mm Anamorphic Lens
The Venus Optics 50mm 1.5x S35 is a 50mm f/2.4 lens designed for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L Mount Alliance, Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 50mm Anamorphic Lens
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Lens Overview — Venus Optics 50mm 1.5x S35
Key Features — Venus Optics 50mm 1.5x S35
1.5x Anamorphic Squeeze: Delivers the characteristic anamorphic widescreen look with horizontal lens flares and oval bokeh from a compact prime body.
50mm Standard Focal Length: Provides a natural, close-to-human-eye perspective well suited to dialogue scenes, documentary work, and narrative filmmaking.
T2.4 Maximum Aperture: Offers solid light-gathering performance for a 1.5x anamorphic prime, keeping the lens usable in lower-light shooting conditions.
Super 35 Format Coverage: Designed to cover Super 35 sensors, aligning with the most widely used sensor size in cinema and hybrid video cameras.
320g Compact Body: Unusually lightweight for an anamorphic prime, making it practical for gimbal rigs, drones, and run-and-gun setups where weight is a concern.
Manual Focus Cinema Design: Features a smooth, geared focus ring built for precise focus pulls and compatibility with standard follow focus systems.
Lens Specifications — Venus Optics 50mm 1.5x S35
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Anamorphic |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.4 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L Mount Alliance, Micro Four Thirds |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 55mm |
Description — Venus Optics 50mm 1.5x S35
The Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 50mm is a prime anamorphic lens built for the Cinema / Video camera system with Super 35 format coverage. Operating at a fixed 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.4, it is a manual focus only lens — no autofocus is available. It mounts via a Lens Board (Technical Camera) connection and accepts filters through a 55mm thread.
At just 320g, it is a compact and lightweight option for an anamorphic prime, well-suited to stabilized rigs, gimbals, or tripod-based cinema work. Image stabilization is not present, so external stabilization is recommended for handheld use. This is a focused, single-focal-length tool for cinematographers who prioritize the anamorphic image characteristic and the optical discipline of a fixed 50mm perspective on Super 35 sensors.
Pros — Venus Optics 50mm 1.5x S35
- ✓Lightweight 320g body makes it practical for gimbal and handheld cinema rigs
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/2.4 provides solid light-gathering capability for a 50mm prime
- ✓Super 35 format coverage aligns with widely used cinema sensor sizes
Cons — Venus Optics 50mm 1.5x S35
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, which limits use in fast-paced documentary or event shooting
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions
- ✗Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount limits compatibility to specific technical camera systems
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