Laowa two debut two lenses at NAB: 25-100 t/2.9 and 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D
Anhui China, 3 Apr 2019 – Venus Optics, the camera lenses manufacturer who had previously launched a number of unique Laowa camera lenses, is proud to display the new prototypes of Laowa OOOM 25-100mm t/2.9 and 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D in NAB Las Vegas show (Booth#C11738) and its the first time in America.
Laowa OOOM 25-100 t/2.9 Cine
Laowa OOOM 25-100 t/2.9 Cine is a high-quality cinematic zoom lenses dedicated for PL/EF cameras with Super35-sized sensors. The name “OOOM” stands for “Out Of Our Minds” which properly describes our ideology of designing lenses. Unlike some other cine zooms in the market, the OOOM 25-100mm was designed with a goal to suppress focus breathing to the minimal at the beginning. Featuring a 32mm image coverage, the new OOOM lens covers a relatively bigger image than other S35 zoom lenses and should be able to cover most of the aspect ratios of cameras with Super35 sensors. The lens can focus up to 12.7” (32cm) away from the front element, which is comparatively closer than other lenses in the market with similar zoom factor. The 20 elements in 16 groups optics design successfully suppress distortion and chromatic aberration to the minimal and deliver outstanding resolution across the frame.
The 4X zoom factor provides a great deal of flexibility to shoot in most scenarios. This lens also has a par-focal and fixed t/2.9 aperture design that both the focus point & brightness will stay unchanged throughout the whole zoom range. The focus, aperture and zoom ring feature a cine-style 0.8 Mod gear teeth for fitting with focus units or motors. An industry standard 114mm front diameter is equipped for filmmakers to fit with their own matte boxes. A focus mark calibration mechanism is incorporated for filmmakers to micro-adjustment in case of front/back focusing. A user-interchangeable PL/EF mounts are available.
Venus Optics are currently preparing a similar cinematic zoom lens with wider focal length and the other one with a more telephoto perspective. The specifications will be announced in due course.
The retail selling price of the Laowa OOOM 25-100mm t/2.9 lens is not fixed yet but it will be well below USD 10,000. It will be available to ship from late 2019.
The lens will make its US debut in the coming NAB show in Las Vegas between 6-11 Apr in Venus Optics Booth (C11738).
Specifications
| Focal Length | 25-100mm |
| Max. Aperture | t/2.9 |
| Min. Aperture | t/22 |
| Angle of View | 18° (100mm) – 64° (25m) |
| Format Compatibility | Super35 |
| Image Coverage | 32mm |
| Lens Structure | 20 elements 16 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 60cm |
| Max. Magnification | 1:4 |
| Front Diameter | 114mm |
| Dimensions | Ø 114mm x 247mm |
| Weight | ~3kg |
| Mounts | EF, PL |
Laowa 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D Cine
Laowa 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D Cine is one of the widest and fastest available lens for shooting with large format sensors. It is designed with a 46.5mm image circle, successfully covers both full frame and Vista Vision-sized sensors. Despite the ultra-wide 122° field of view, the image is perfectly rectilinear and features a close-to-zero distortion rate. The focus flow is extended to 270° for cinematographers to also take advantage of the 0.6 feet (18cm) closest focusing distance. The lens is super lightweight (650g, 1.4lbs) and comes with a 100mm front diameter. A 114mm step up ring is included for filmmakers to fit rod supported matte box onto the lens. Both EF and PL mount will be available.
The retail pricing of the 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D Cine is not ready yet and it will be ready to ship in around late 2019.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 12mm |
| Max. Aperture | t/2.9 |
| Min. Aperture | t/22 |
| Angle of View | 122° |
| Format Compatibility | Full Frame / Vista Vision |
| Image Coverage | 46.5mm |
| Lens Structure | 16 elements 10 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Min. Focusing Distance | 18cm |
| Max. Magnification | 1:5 |
| Front Diameter | 100mm (Step up to 114mm) |
| Dimensions | Ø 100mm x 87mm |
| Weight | 659g |
| Mounts | EF, PL |
About Us
Anhui ChangGeng Optical Technology Company Limited (Venus Optics) is a new Chinese camera lens manufacturer based in Hefei, Anhui. We currently manufacture and distribute camera lenses under the brand name of ‘Laowa’.
For more information about Anhui ChangGeng Optical Technology Company Limited and our products information, visit http://www.venuslens.net/