Description

Introducing the Laowa Nanomorph LF 42mm

The Laowa Nanomorph LF 42mm T2.9 1.5X Anamorphic is a high-end anamorphic cinema lens designed for full-frame sensor cameras . It offers a 1.5X anamorphic ratio , allowing you to transform a 16:9 image into a 2.66:1 Cinemascope aspect ratio, while maintaining excellent definition and a cinematic visual aesthetic: pronounced flares, oval bokeh, and natural background compression .

This intermediate focal length expands the Nanomorph range with a balanced rendering, ideal for narrative shots or dialogue scenes, offering a soft and immersive perspective. The Laowa Nanomorph LF 42mm is available in three variants: Blue Flare, Amber Flare , and Silver Flare, allowing for stylistic adaptation to suit the project’s art direction.

Supplied with an ARRI PL mount and a Canon EF bayonet mount , this lens is also compatible with Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-Mount mounts , available in the Accessories section of the TRM website. Its compact design , precision mechanical construction , and optical consistency with the rest of the series make it an ideal tool for professional productions.

Practical use cases for the Laowa Nanomorph LF 42mm

Fiction and short film

The 42mm offers a versatile cinematic perspective, perfect for waist and bust shots, while preserving depth of field.

Use on a gimbal or mobile setup

Compact (approximately 118 mm long and weighing 0.95 kg), this lens fits perfectly into lightweight and mobile setups.

Stylized capture with controlled flare

Depending on the choice between Blue, Amber or Silver Flare, the light rendering varies from organic to the most neutral, for a consistent image from the moment of capture.

Multicamera or coherent cinema kit

Thanks to its dimensions similar to other focal lengths in the Nanomorph range, it facilitates quick lens changes on set.

High-end documentary or music video

design , minimal breathing, and cinematic visual rendering make it an ideal solution for creators seeking visual impact.

Highlights of the Laowa Nanomorph LF 42mm:

• Anamorphic ratio 1.5X for a final aspect ratio of 2.66:1 : immersive cinematic rendering

• Three flare versions (Blue, Amber, Silver) : customizable lighting effect according to the art direction

• Compact size (approx. 118 mm / 0.95 kg) : suitable for shooting on a gimbal, drone or mobile rig

• PL + EF mount included, RF, E, Z, L options available : broad camera compatibility

• Cinematic construction with standardized rings : perfect for integration into a professional workflow