About
Laowa Lenses (Venus Optics) was established in 2013. With headquarters in China, they’re a leading manufacturer of premium lenses, formed by a group of photography enthusiasts and industry experts.
The team of optical designers has more than 20 years of experience and previously designed lenses for Japanese and German manufacturers.
The headquarters and manufacturing facility are in Hefei, located in the eastern part of China and a 5-hour drive from Shanghai. Our sales and marketing head office is located in Hong Kong and we also have a distribution office in the United States. We now have 131 employees and the number is growing.
LAOWA lenses
LAOWA 24mm T8 2X Macro Pro2be
This kit comes in 3 unique lenses. Direct View, 35-degree and periscope.
LAOWA Proteus 2X Anamorphic Lenses
For Super 35 sensors with a 2X constant squeeze ratio. This series comes in 8 focal lengths (20/28/35/45/60/85/100/135)
LAOWA Nanomorph 1.5X Anamorphic Lenses
Nanomorph is the world’s smallest anamorphic lens covering Super35 sensors.
LAOWA Proteus 2X Anamorphic Zoom Series
The lightest, most compact, and most affordable 2X front anamorphic zooms lens designed for S35 sensors.
LAOWA Nanomorph 1.5X Anamorphic Zoom Series
28-55mm and 50-100mm T2.9 with variable lens flare.
LAOWA Wide-Angle Cine Lenses
9mm T5.8 VV Cine, 10mm T2.9 Zero-D VV Cine, 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine, and 14mm T2.6 Zero-D VV Cine
LAOWA Ranger Compact FF Zoom Series
The Ranger boast a long versatile zoom range with more than 6.4x zoom ratio in total.
LAOWA Ranger Compact S35 Zoom Series
The highly anticipated Ranger S35 Compact Cine Zoom Lenses, featuring the 11-18mm T2.9, 17-50mm T2.9, and 50-130mm T2.9 lenses.
24mm T8 2X Macro Pro2be
The Laowa 24mm T8 2X Pro2be is the perfect combination of versatility and innovation. This lens kit comes in 3 distinct lenses including the unique 35-degree tilt view. The Pro2be offers a maximum T8 aperture, 2X magnification and waterproof distance of 36.6cm, pairing perfectly with your high-speed cameras and motion-control system. The distinctive tubular and smartly-twisted lens barrels offer maximum flexibility to explore new perspectives and new heights. It is the all-in-one solution for capturing a wide range of shots, from extreme close-ups to cinematic top and high-angle shots, at the ultimate level of user experience.
Laowa Ranger Compact Cine Zoom Series
The Ranger Cine Compact Zoom Series comes in FF Ranger 28-75mm T2.9 and FF Ranger 75-180mm T2.9 lenses, designed to meet the demands of both one-man-band filmmakers and production houses, offering exceptional features and unrivaled performances to create a cinematic story. The standard version weighted around 1.4kg／3.08lbs light, while the Lite Version is even 10% lighter, one could enjoy quality results with effortless setups.
Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic Lens Series
Proteus is the latest and the most accessible professional anamorphic series for Super 35 sensors with a 2X constant squeeze ratio. This series comes in 8 focal lengths (35/45/60/85 ready to order, 20/28/100/135 due late 2023) and features a universal T2 aperture, delivering excellent image quality and consistent classic anamorphic characteristics including elliptical bokeh and signature flares with blue, amber and silver options.
It supports close-up shots with a 55cm minimum focusing distance and offers modern conveniences to meet dynamic on-set needs.
PL mount in default, an interchangeable EF bayonet is included in the package. A hard case is included. Imperial / Metric versions are available. 4-lens set will be delivered in 2 hard cases.
Laowa (PL/EF) Nanomorph 1.5X Anamorphic
Welcome to the Nanomorph, the world’s smallest anamorphic lens covering Super35 sensors, weighing only <14 oz each. It opens up more possibilities in setups that cannot be done before, like on gimbals, helmets, drones, etc. The constant 1.5x squeeze ratio makes it a mumps-free lens while retaining anamorphic characteristics. Three flare options are provided: Amber/ Blue / Silver. The relatively close focusing distance also offers more room for creators in composition and creates more depth of field.
A hard case is included for the 3-lens/5-lens Bundle.
Wide Angle Cine
Laowa announces the launch of four wide-angle cine lenses: the 9mm T5.8 VV Cine, 10mm T2.9 Zero-D VV Cine, 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine, and 14mm T2.6 Zero-D VV Cine.
The new Laowa 9mm T5.8 is the widest rectilinear full-frame lens in the cinematography market, highlighting an impressive 134.8° angle of view (AoV), while the 10mm T2.9 is the widest rectilinear full-frame lens with “Zero-Distortion” feature, offering a 130.3° AoV.
All four lenses are designed to cover Vista Vision camera sensors, supporting a larger array of usable cameras for cinematic productions.
Key Features:
- Vista Vision Coverage
- Ultra-Wide Rectilinear Perspective
- Compact and Lightweight Design
- “Zero-Distortion” (*10mm, 12mm, 14mm)
- Close Focusing Capability
- Outstanding Image Quality
- Front Filter Thread Compatibility
- Multiple Mount Options
Proteus 2X Anamorphic Zoom Series
The Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic Zoom Series is the lightest, most compact, and affordable 2x front anamorphic zooms lens designed for S35 sensors.
It features a 2x squeezed anamorphic look and offers a versatile zoom range of over 3x with two lenses (26-45mm & 45-85mm), and weighing just 1.5kg at 19cm long, making them the lightest in their class.
This compact size is easy to handle in tight spaces and reduces overall weight for better mobility.
Sword Macro FF
If you’re looking for the widest rectilinear prime lens you can find in the Super35 market, covering a 123° angle of view, then you need a Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine.
It produces high-quality images with “Zero-Distortion” and minimal chromatic aberration which filmmakers save a lot of effort on post production.
Ranger Compact S35
Introducing the highly anticipated Ranger S35 Compact Cine Zoom Lenses, featuring the 11-18mm T2.9, 17-50mm T2.9, and 50-130mm T2.9 lenses. With an impressive total zoom range of over 11X, this series sets a new benchmark for the s35 market.
Notably, each lens weighs a mere 745g to 865g for its standard version and 660g to 775g for its lite version, guaranteeing unmatched portability and versatility for productions of all sizes.
Experience the freedom of lightweight excellence with this remarkable lens set, perfect for capturing on-the-go shooting.
Argus T1 Cine Series (Full Frame)
The Argus T1 Cine Series Full-Frame focal lengths are 27mm, 35mm, and 45mm. This series offers a unique aesthetic and delivers mesmerizing shallow depth of field and dreamy bokeh. With its ultra-large T1 aperture, this series excels in low-light shooting and creates an incredibly smooth focus roll-off. With a tiny form factor, this lens series is ideal for cinematographers seeking to accentuate dramatic character-centric effects and superb low-light performance.
Available in Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z mount.
1.5X Anamorphic Zoom Series (28-55mm / 50-100mm)
The Nanomorph 1.5X Anamorphic Zoom Series is the most compact, versatile, and lightweight anamorphic zoom series for S35 sensors.
The Series features a 28-55mm and a 50-100mm with a maximum aperture of T2.9, for Super 35 sensors. Averaging ~3.31 lbs (~1.5kg), the Nanomorph Zoom is a unique tool for cinematographers to create various cinematic zoom effects and shoot high-quality widescreen footage without compromising quality or flexibility.
