Laowa Nanomorph 55mm T2.9 1.5X Anamorphic LF (Amber) PL + EF

Laowa Nanomorph 55 mm T2.9 1.5× Anamorphic LF (Amber) PL + EF brings large-format storytellers an uncompromising squeeze in an ultra-compact body. A constant 1.5× anamorphic factor magnifies horizontal field-of-view while preserving vertical resolution, yielding a native 2.66:1 frame on a 16:9 sensor and seamless 2.39:1 delivery after a 10 % crop. The proprietary amber coating produces a warm, cinematic flare that keeps CTO-lit highlights clean and maintains accurate skin tones – an aesthetic impossible to mimic in post. Coverage is full-frame and beyond thanks to a Ø 44.71 mm image circle, so every pixel of an ALEXA LF, RED V-RAPTOR or Sony VENICE is utilised without vignetting.

Optically, the prime combines 15 elements in 13 groups with high-index anamorphic blocks that hold a rigid 1.5×squeeze from minimum focus to infinity. A 13-blade iris renders oval highlights that stay consistent centre-to-edge, while the 53.2° × 26.1° native angle of view on full-frame sits perfectly between classic 50 mm and 65 mm spherical perspectives – ideal for portraits, product shots and restrained depth cues. Close focus is only 55 cm (1 ft 10 in), adding parallax without dioptres. Multi-layer AR coatings tame veiling glare so the lens retains 1 200 line-pair edge sharpness even wide open.

Mechanically the Nanomorph follows cinema convention. A 270° focus throw with 0.8 MOD gears guarantees repeatable pulls; the aperture ring travels 70° for granular iris control from T2.9 to T22. The front accepts standard 77 mm filters, yet the overall package is a mere Ø 86.4 mm × 114 mm and 907 g, letting you fly it on compact gimbals or drone heads. PL and EF mounts ship in the box and swap in minutes; stainless shims enable on-set flange calibration without specialist tools. Focus breathing is negligible, so the frame remains rock-solid during critical rack shots.