Venus Optics has announced a set of Laowa Nanomorph anamorphic lenses that are designed for Super35, APS-C, and Micro Four-Third cameras. They feature Laowa’s patented optical structure which makes them the smallest anamorphic lenses on the market. [Read More]
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Anamorphic lenses open a new world of creative possibilities for filmmakers like me, but they can also transform still photography. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-12-12 00:24
Venus Optics has shared a teaser for an upcoming Kickstarter campaign that will see the company raise funds for its new Laowa Nanomorph lenses, a new lineup of 1. 5x anamorphic cine lenses that Venus Optics says will be the ‘world’s smallest’ for Super 35 video capture. dpreview.com »
2022-05-09 17:33
Loawa has shown it’s more than capable of producing quality third-party lenses at a price that usually doesn’t break the bank. The Chinese optics manufacturer has for the most part stuck with still lenses, but recently made its first foray into the cinema market with its OOOM 25–100mm T2. dpreview.com »
2022-04-04 17:21
Improving the performance of smartphone cameras often feels like approaching the end of an exponential curve: it can be done, but improvements are becoming less noticeable. petapixel.com »
2022-03-24 22:46
Chinese anamorphic lens manufacturer Sirui has introduced a new set of lenses bases on its existing four models. The Sirui MARS lenses are designed to offer better handling for rigged cameras, and come with built-in mod gears for both aperture and focus rings. dpreview.com »
2021-08-15 18:05
Sirui Optical has announced the impending release a third anamorphic lens, adding a 24mm wide angle to its existing 50mm and 35mm lenses. The Sirui 24mm F2. 8 features a 1. 33x squeeze factor and an imaging circle that covers APS-C. dpreview.com »
2020-12-15 17:38
Mount adapter manufacturer MTF Services is targeting videographers using L and RF mount cameras with a pair of low-cost anamorphic lenses. The company is converting the Sirui Micro Four Thirds 35mm and 50mm F1. dpreview.com »
2020-12-07 18:39
Affordable 35mm f1.8 and 50mm f1.8 anamorphic lenses now available pre-converted to RF mount by UK lens specialists MTF Services has released new RF-mount-converted versions Read more... canonrumors.com »
2020-12-03 16:05
I’ve always been fascinated by anamorphic lenses, which optically compress, or 'squeeze', an image in the horizontal dimension, making it possible to capture an artificially wide field of view on a standard film frame or sensor. dpreview.com »
2020-04-02 17:00
Jordan reviews the Vazen 40mm T2, the first anamorphic lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. In the process, he gives us a great primer on using anamorphic optics for both video and stills. dpreview.com »
2019-11-09 11:00
ShareGrid, a peer-to-peer gear rental service, has published the results of its Ultimate Anamorphic Lens Test, which evaluated 42 'vintage' anamorphic lenses representing lens families from 13 companies. dpreview.com »
2017-09-05 16:00
Zeiss made its long-awaited return to the traditional photography space by reintroducing its beloved Otus series for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Otus ML 50mm f/1.
As part of the deluge of gear announced at CP+ this year, Viltrox announced the release of its latest lens, the AF 25mm f/1.7 Air APS-C. [Read More]
This year's CP+ in Yokohama, Tokyo, is the gift that keeps on giving. Viltrox provided attendees with a look at four brand new lenses and a new battery charging case. [Read More]
Zeiss unveiled its heavily teased Otus lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras, revealing not only the expected Otus ML 50mm f/1. 4 but a longer Otus ML 85mm f/1. 4.
After a series of "owlsome" teasers, some of which spilled a lot of beans, Zeiss has taken all the wraps off not only a new Otus ML 50mm f/1. 4 prime lens, but an Otus ML 85mm f/1.
If you had told me only a few years ago that Nikon would release a video-focused power zoom lens, I’d have called you all kinds of names. But since the release of the Z9, it has become abundantly clear that Nikon intends to capture the hearts of videographers and cinematographers, a strategy which has become even more clear since it acquired RED about a year ago.
Nikon announced full details including pricing and availability for the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ it announced last October. It will be arriving in April (just in time for the NAB show in Las Vegas) and will retail for $2,599.95. [Read More]