Laowa Nanomorph 85mm T2.9 1.5X Anamorphic LF (Amber) PL + EF

Laowa Nanomorph 85 mm T2.9 1.5X Anamorphic LF (Amber) PL + EF delivers full-frame anamorphic imaging in a lens barely longer than a telephoto still optic. A constant 1.5 × squeeze spans a 44.7 mm image circle, producing native 2.66:1 from 16:9 without cropping. Compression stays identical from 0.70 m to infinity, keeping facial geometry intact in tight dialogue. Warm amber flare streaks add character while maintaining contrast.

The 15-element / 13-group block pairs low-dispersion and high-index glass to restrain colour fringing and edge stretch. A 13-blade iris travels from T2.9 to T22, carving smooth oval bokeh across a 70 ° throw. Horizontal coverage 35.9° × 17.1° stays flat; focus breathing measures under 4 %. 1.0 m close-focus supports interviews without diopters. Floating elements hold edge acuity; distortion sits below 2 %, lateral chroma below a pixel on 8 K captures, trimming post-production. Nano-coatings secure up to 16-stop HDR latitude under direct fixtures.

Cine ergonomics are standardised: dual scales, 270 ° focus throw, 0.8-MOD rings and an 80 mm front fit motors and clip-on matte boxes. A tough 0.92 kg aluminium shell balances on RS-series gimbals, while a 77 mm filter thread or MOFAGE POCO drop-ins speed ND swaps. A back-focus collar locks flange depth in seconds; unified 0.8-MOD pitch suits motors.

Interchangeable PL and Canon EF mounts ship in the case; RF, E, L or Z plates can be added, turning the Nanomorph into a rental-friendly chameleon. With its medium-tele perspective, constant squeeze and warm flare palette, the 85 mmbecomes the go-to for close-ups, product hero shots, concert angles and multi-cam streaming, matching the 32 / 42 / 55 mm LF primes for colour and geometry across the series.