{"product_id":"venus-optics-laowa-sunlight-40-80mm-t4-5-2x-ff-anamorphic-zoom-arri-pl-clear","title":"Venus Optics Laowa Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom (ARRI PL, Clear)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Venus Optics Laowa Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom (ARRI PL, Clear) is a compact, lightweight anamorphic zoom designed for professional cinema productions seeking classic anamorphic aesthetics with full-frame coverage. Featuring a 2x anamorphic squeeze and distinctive blue lens flares, the lens delivers cinematic widescreen imagery, oval bokeh, and enhanced visual character for narrative filmmaking, commercials, music videos, and high-end content creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovering a versatile 40-80mm focal length range, the lens provides flexibility for a variety of shooting scenarios while maintaining a relatively compact form factor compared to traditional anamorphic zooms. The constant T4.5 aperture ensures consistent exposure throughout the zoom range, making it well suited for professional production workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen paired with the separately available Laowa Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom, filmmakers gain continuous coverage from 40mm to 135mm with an approximate 1.93x zoom ratio, creating a versatile anamorphic lens package capable of handling a wide range of cinematic applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpressive 2x Squeeze Ratio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its unique anamorphic design, this Laowa Sunlight 2x zoom lens provides a dramatic, more pronounced widescreen look, usually 2.39:1 or wider when de-squeezed. This expressive look creates elongated highlights and adds a dreamy, organic depth to your images, drawing viewers into the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact and Lightweight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Laowa Sunlight 40-80mm weighs just 5.7 lb and measures 9.5\" long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis zoom provides a highly portable option compared to similar 2x full-frame anamorphic zooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersatile Zoom Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith coverage of 40 to 135mm when used with the 70-135mm zoom, the Laowa Sunlight series can capture anything from tight portraits to wide landscapes using just two lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstant T4.5 Aperture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Laowa Sunlight zoom duo maintains a T4.5 maximum aperture across the entire zoom range, ensuring optimal exposure even in challenging lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpressive Anamorphic Look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis zoom produces crisp, clear images, even when used wide open at T4.5, and it maintains its iconic 2x squeeze across the zoom range for a consistent widescreen look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth focus roll-off and minimal distortion with excellent corner sharpness help to maintain a classic cinematic look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis lens produces elegant, clear flares, one of a choice of four flare looks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMinimal Breathing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimal focus breathing ensures that your frame size remains stable during focus pulls, lessening any distractions for your viewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort Focus Distance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relatively short close-focus distance of 23.6\" lets you create sharp, immersive close-ups for an intimate feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFront Anamorphic Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Laowa Sunlight zooms feature anamorphic elements placed at the front of the lens, rather than the back, as with most other lenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis produces a more pronounced 2x squeeze ratio, more oval bokeh, and increased flare effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCine-Style Housing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis zoom lens' cine-style housing incorporates 0.8 MOD gearing, a 105mm front outside diameter that is compatible with most matte boxes, 77mm filter thread, 305° focus barrel rotation, and focus marks in both feet and meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInterchangeable ARRI PL Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included ARRI PL mount can be interchanged with separately available Canon RF, Leica L, Nikon Z, and Sony EF mounts, letting you use this lens with a wide variety of cameras. 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