This Laowa Nanomorph 27mm T2.8 1.5x S35 Anamorphic Lens from Venus Optics is a slender, compact anamorphic lens that captures high-definition video with 1.5x anamorphic squeeze on cameras with S35 sensors. It features a focal length of 27mm, a Micro Four Thirds lens mount, an aperture range of T2.8 to T22 for a deep depth of field, and 13 iris blades for a shallow depth of field and soft bokeh.

The prime lens has a very short minimum focus distance of 16.9" and offers anamorphic qualities such as high contrast, silver color lens flares, and a 70.8° horizontal field of view. Other features include measurement markings in feet and meters, 0.8 MOD cine gears on focus and aperture rings, and a 55mm front filter thread. The Micro Four Thirds lens mount is interchangeable and can be swapped out for an optional mount.

27, 35, 50, 65 & 80mm Anamorphic Primes    Compact Anamorphic Lenses for S35 Sensor    1.5x Anamorphic Squeeze Ratio    Silver Flare    Interchangeable MFT Mounts    Hard Lens Case

A 1.5x squeeze ratio is a perfect balance between the size and anamorphic intensity. With a 1.5x squeeze ratio, you will have a 2.66:1 on a 16:9 sensor after de-squeeze. There is also room for you to crop into a 2.4:1 widescreen ratio.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this lens compatible with the OM-1 Mark II? Looking for fast-wide for landscape and astrophotography.

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D Lens (Micro Four Thirds) is compatible with the OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 2. Following up my previous question. The answer mentioned 7.5mm and 9mm, but not the 17mm MFT lens in question. Is this rectilinear zero-D? Like the 7.5mm MFT, thanks.

A: The 17mm is also rectilinear but not zero-D.

Q: 3. Is this one auto aperture? Looks like there is electric contact on the rear of lens.

A: Yes, Venus Optics Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D Lens features built-in electrical contacts allowing for the adjustment of aperture via the camera body.

Q: 4. Will this lens work with the OM-D E-M5 Mark 1?

A: Yes, it is compatible with the EM5 mk1.

Q: 5. What is the equivalent horizontal field of view of this lens vs. a spherical lens? Is it 20/1.5 =13.3mm?

A: Yes, the Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph 20mm T2.2 1.5x MFT Anamorphic Lens (Micro Four Thirds, Silver Flare) would give you the same horizontal field of view of approximately a 13.3mm lens while keeping the same vertical field of view of a 20mm lens.

Q: 6. I want to mount a graduated ND filter to the front, it is about 3mm thick. Will this cause even more vignetting?

A: A filter would not be the cause of vignetting with the Venus Optics Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D lens. If you use a wide filter holder such as (BH #LEARWA58HK) you should be ok. Keep in mind extreme wide angle lenses will have some degree of darkening at the edges and will be the most pronounced at the widest apertures. This is usually easily corrected in image editing software.

Q: 7. Does the focus ring has hard stops?

A: Yes, the focus ring on the Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT Lens for Micro Four Thirds has a hard stop at infinity and at the minimum focus distance.

Q: 8. Is the lens outomatic or manual?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT Lens for Micro Four Thirds is a manual lens.

Q: 9. WILL THE VENUD OPTICE 17MM LENS WORK WITH MY OLYMPUS E-M10 MARK II?

A: Yes, the Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT Lens for Micro Four Thirds is compatible with the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera. Keep in mind this is a manual lens and focus and aperture control will need to be done on the lens directly.

Q: 10. Does the built in hood mean that no filters can be put on these, I assume?

A: You can attach 46mm filters on this lens. The filters are listed below the lens under the accessories tab.