Laowa Nanomorph 42mm T2.9 1.5X Anamorphic LF (Silver) PL + EF

Laowa Nanomorph 42 mm T2.9 1.5× Anamorphic LF condenses large-format cinema power into a 1.03 kg, 121 mm housing. Its Ø44.7 mm image circle blankets Full-Frame sensors across 16 : 9, 3 : 2 and 4 : 3 gates, while the 66.5° × 33.8° field balances spatial context and subject presence. Constant 1.5× squeeze yields 2.66 : 1 on 16 : 9 capture, delivering authentic widescreen without cropping.

A 17-element / 15-group layout with specialised glass sustains edge-to-edge acuity and suppresses longitudinal CA. The rounded 13-blade iris shapes elliptical bokeh and generates a neutral silver flare ideal for colour-critical HDR10 pipelines. Minimum focus reaches 0.51 m (20 in); negligible breathing preserves framing through demanding rack pulls, and geometry stays stable—no “anamorphic mumps.” Coverage of 2 : 1, 2.25 : 1 and 2.4 : 1 deliverables keeps workflows very flexible.

Precision mechanics include 270 ° focus and 70 ° aperture throws, both 0.8 MOD-geared and dual-scaled in m / ft. The 77 mm filter thread, 80 mm front and 86.4 mm barrel integrate with clip-on matte boxes, MOFAGE POCO drop-ins and rails; internal focusing locks centre-of-gravity for gimbals, drones or Steadicams. The all-metal chassis survives −20 °C to +45 °C, keeping marks repeatable.

Interchangeable PL & EF mounts arrive with shims, and the back-focus collar enables on-set collimation in under a minute. Sub-1.05 kg mass mates with RS4-class stabilisers, yet rugged helicoids shrug off high-torque FIZ motors. From cinematic drama to live broadcast and virtual-production plates, the 42 mm Nanomorph supplies unmistakable cinematic anamorphic depth without vintage-glass compromises.