Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 28-55mm T2.9 1.5x S35 Anamorphic Zoom (ARRI PL, Amber Flare) is a compact, lightweight anamorphic zoom designed for Super 35 sensors and agile production setups. Measuring just 7.42" in length and weighing approximately 3.3 lb, this lens is ideally suited for car rigs, gimbals, stabilizers, and shoulder-mounted configurations where balance and portability are essential.
Covering a versatile 28–55mm focal range with a 1.5x anamorphic squeeze, the Nanomorph delivers a distinctive cinematic look highlighted by warm amber anamorphic flares and widescreen compression. When paired with the separately available Nanomorph 50–100mm zoom, the two lenses combine to create an expansive 28–100mm coverage with an impressive nearly 3.6x total zoom ratio. Built for professional cine workflows, the lens features standard 0.8 MOD gears on the focus, iris, and zoom rings, clearly marked focus scales in both feet and meters, and a 77mm front filter thread—making it a production-ready anamorphic solution in an ultra-compact form factor.
Constant 1.5x Squeeze Ratio
Thanks to its unique anamorphic design, this Nanomorph zoom lens provides a consistent 1.5x squeeze ratio, regardless of the focusing distance.
Constant T2.9 Aperture
The Nanomorph zoom series maintains a T2.9 maximum aperture across the entire zoom range, ensuring optimal exposure even in challenging lighting conditions.
Minimal Aberration
The Nanomorph zoom lenses offer superior optical performance without distracting color fringing, even when shooting at the maximum T2.9 aperture.
Parfocal Design
This lens maintains focus even while zooming, enabling more accurate focusing at maximum focal length. This convenient feature enables cinematographers to zoom back to a shorter focal length to compose the image effectively while maintaining focus.
Artistic Oval Bokeh
A 1.5x squeeze ratio also renders an oval bokeh that gives an artistic touch to the image. It also creates a blurry and creamy background that pops out the subject. The organic focus roll-off creates a cinematic look in demand by filmmakers.
Amber Anamorphic Flare Color
Flare effects in amber create a warmer look that highlights the anamorphic style.
Short Focus Distance
The short 17.7" close focus distance and T2.9 aperture create a shallower depth of field, with a stronger sense of compression and organic, oval-shaped bokeh.
ARRI PL Mount
The Nanomorph zoom series includes a native ARRI PL mount that can be swapped out with separately available interchangeable Canon RF, Fuji X, Nikon Z, Sony E, and L mounts.
Optional 1.33x Adapter
Use this Nanomorph zoom with the separately available 1.33x front-mounted adapter to obtain a 2x squeeze ratio that increases its versatility across different sensors and shooting formats.
77mm Filter Thread
A 77mm filter can be attached directly to the lens for a variety of handy setups. The small diameter is favorable when doing run-and-gun shots or utilizing it with an aerial drone.
Dual Focus Scales
Focus marks are printed on the lens body in both feet and meters.
0.8 MOD Gears
Industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears are installed on the focus, iris, and zoom rings.
