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 Sony E 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 Sony E 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 Sony E 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. Will I still get 15mm wide angle when used on a full frame Sony A7riv?

A: Yes Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Sony E is a full frame lens so the it will be 15mm on the Sony A7riv.

Q: 2. I see the complaints about tilt shift and macro being problematic on full frame. I’m considering this for landscapes and wouldn’t bother with TS... would it work well? Decent image quality? I’d use on an a7 iii, don’t care that it’s manual focus

A: You will be very happy with the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens on your full frame A7R III. The lens is very sharp, well made, and features a 3 year warranty.

Q: 3. Is the field of view so wide that a macro flash like the Nikon 4804 R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System will be visible in the periphery of the image?

A: A ring flash would not be visible in the periphery of the image.

Q: 4. Is this lens prone to let dust come on the sensor? I ask this because of the shift mecanism. Is the lens body well insulated?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Leica L It does not have the issue as zoom lenses have with dust. But it is not listed as weather sealed, which is pretty common on shift lenses.

Q: 5. Does the lens work with aperture priority mode?

A: No, everything is fully manual.

Q: 6. How many degrees of rotation on the focus ring? Also is aperture ring stepless?

A: There is approx 100 degrees of rotation on the focus ring, and the aperture ring is stepless.

Q: 7. Is this lens compatible with Canon 7d mark ii?

A: Yes. It covers full-frame and a bit more, so I can shift a little. You'll get even more benefit from it's shift function than I do, with your APS sensor.I'm also amazed at how close it focuses.

Q: 8. Can I use this lens on mu Canon Xf105 video camera?

A: Nope. The xf105 has a fixed lens, meaning you can't remove it, thus you can't attach ANY DSLR lenses! You might be able to buy an adaptor to screw on other lenses, or investigate getting close-up filters if macro is what you were wanting to get out of the 15mm laowa.

Q: 9. Is there a 4/3 adapter for this lens?

A: This is an adapter you can use if your camera is the older DSLR 4/3rds mount. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/563533-REG/Novoflex_FT_NIK_Lens_Mount_Adapter.html

Q: 10. In 4k60 on the s5iix (BH #PADCS5M2) , i think there is a 1.5x-ish crop. Would this lens be ~ 22-24mm focallength @4k60crop?

A: That is correct. Using the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4 Macro Lens for Leica L on the Panasonic S5ii X in 4k 60 will crop 1.5 times. And the lens will be like a 22.5mm lens.