Laowa Nanomorph PL & EF mount review

Our review of the Laowa (Venus) Nanomorph PL & EF version anamorphic lenses. We only had the 27mm at our disposal, but they all promise to be an interesting anamorphic option at a very low price point.
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[@nicomangnus5223]

Nicely explained. Looks like a great lens. Hope to be able to test it one day 👌

[@DELIMEX]

Thanks, you surely will :-)

[@gthm777]

Thanks for the nice review! Does the nanomorph EF mount lens goes well with Metabones 0.71x MFT to EF speedbooster ? I am inclined to EF mount over MFT mount for versatility but not sure about the projected back element interfering with the speedbooster’s glass.

[@richardsisk1770]

Looks pretty good! Thanks

[@andrew_maccoll]

Great review thank you!

[@zaczaclee]

Do you think it can work with GH6 with a PL adapter? There are an m43 mount option but I wish to have in PL

[@DELIMEX]

Yes, it will work with a GH6 and a PL-adapter.

[@dhigun]

what's the diameter of the filter thread? if there is

[@AlexDerrick_DP]

Hey Delimit, quick question. Does these Nanomorphs allow for Varicam internal ND to be engaged? I heard the rear projection might block

[@DELIMEX]

Hi @AlexDerrick_DP, yes the ND can be engaged, no problem. we used the PL version on several ND settings, but that shouldn't be any different than the EF. It is not that specifically deep into the PL-mount so that story seems a bit wild anyway.

[@user-zv7lm8uk7h]

7:55 what monitor is on top of that camera, with the lighted buttons?

[@DELIMEX]

Hello John, that is the control display that comes with the Varicam. Much as the control display on an Arri Alexa for instance, but with this camera it is detachable, so you can place it in different places and direct it towards the user. Quite handy whenever you're shooting from an unusual angle for instance. It just means one extra cable on the outside though.

[@user-zv7lm8uk7h]

@@DELIMEX Nice Yeah it looks VERY Alexa like...

[@EnglishPete]

1300€ for the PL/EF? I cannot find it anywhere under 1950€, can someone provide a link?

[@DELIMEX]

Hello Pete, I'm sorry for the confusion, but at the time we made this review that was the price that was expected. Since they have ben out, the price has gone up somewhat indeed. Anyhow, please do contact us at [e-mail], our price is indeed lower than that (and we can ship).

[@gelosaurus]

For some reason, i thought they were 1.33x squeeze?

[@DELIMEX]

no, 1.5 squeeze. 1.33x would be even handier on a 16/9 or 17/9 aspect sensor, but the look would be less pronounced anamorphic.

[@hjkhhjkh3635]

Hey man, do you need to buy an EF adapter from Laowa or does the lens come with it?

[@neffknows1]

EF mount is included with the PL versions.

[@sixsoxsex1]

Anamorphic in S35 sensor has no sense for me, also it need to cut the frame

[@DELIMEX]

I suppose you mean anamorphic on a 16/9 or 17/6 sensor? Anamorphic on a 16/9 sensor should be 1.33x anamorphic, but the effect (especially the elliptical shape of the bokey) would be less pronounced. 1.5x anamorphic is a compromise (where you have to crop a bit). But there are not that many cameras out there that do not have a 16/9 shape sensor, so it is handy solution to work truly anamorphic.

[@sixsoxsex1]

@@DELIMEX anamorphic is ok in a taller sensor as Alexa open gate or full frame. This lens doen't cover these sensor.

[@DELIMEX]

@@sixsoxsex1 Not everyone wants to work with an Alexa 4/3. Especially in this price range of lenses, I think most people can't either. And that's on a 4/3 version only (And these lenses would cover that due to their circular image coverage, only the frame wouldn't be wide enough). On the 16/9 it does not make a difference if you shoot Alexa or not for the height of your sensor. Besides, a taller sensor (and less wide) makes sense for 2x anamorphics. That's why 1.5x anamorphics exist. You maintain the full height of your S35 sensor. Too bad you have to crop the sides a little bit though, but that's the compromise for more "anamorphic look" compared to a 1.33x squeeze factor. So, it does make sense - it's just that everybody's tastes are a little different.

[@monojdey8265]

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