Laowa Nanomorph 27mm – Compact Anamorphic Cine Lens for Nikon Z
The Laowa Nanomorph 27mm T2.8 1.5X S35 is a professional anamorphic prime lens for Super35 sensor cinema cameras. It combines a 1.5× horizontal squeeze with a compact design ideal for drones, gimbals, and handheld shooting.
1.5× anamorphic squeeze creates the classic Cinemascope look with oval bokeh highlights
Constant T2.8 aperture enables consistent exposure settings across the entire focus range
Extremely compact and lightweight design (approx. 570 g) – perfect for mobile setups
Nikon Z mount provides direct compatibility with Nikon mirrorless full-frame and APS-C cameras
Silver finish blends harmoniously with modern camera bodies
What sets the Laowa Nanomorph 27mm T2.8 apart
Unlike many anamorphic lenses, the Nanomorph remains sharp even at wide-open T2.8 and features a minimalist, durable metal construction. The diaphragm blades produce consistent oval light points even at closed apertures, delivering the characteristic cinematic flair.
Ideal for...
This lens is aimed at professional filmmakers and ambitious videographers who require lightweight, compact gear. Particularly suitable for travel, event, documentary filmmakers and for use on drones and steadicams.
How to use the Laowa Nanomorph 27mm
The lens mounts directly onto the Nikon Z camera body. The manual focus ring allows precise focus adjustment, while the aperture is controlled manually via the aperture ring. The 1.5× footage is then desqueezed in post-production to the desired aspect ratio (e.g., 2.39:1 from 16:9).
Laowa is a brand of Venus Optics, a Chinese manufacturer of specialty lenses founded in 2013. The company is known for innovative optical concepts such as super-macro, probe, and anamorphic lenses. The Nanomorph series offers compact anamorphic lenses for Super35 sensors, featuring high build quality and good value.
It is a compact anamorphic prime lens with 1.5× horizontal squeeze, specifically designed for Super35 sensor cinema cameras. It is available with a Nikon Z mount.
The lens fits Nikon Z mount cameras, both mirrorless full-frame and APS-C models. It is optimized for Super35 sensors but can also be used on full-frame (with crop).
The maximum aperture is T2.8, the minimum aperture is T/16. The aperture is manually adjustable and remains constant across the focus range.
Yes, it offers 1.5× anamorphic squeeze, creating the characteristic Cinemascope image with oval bokeh highlights and a wider aspect ratio after desqueezing in post-production.
The Laowa Nanomorph 27mm T2.8 1.5X S35 is covered by a 36-month manufacturer's warranty.
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