These two items have been in the making for quite a while. Venus Optics (Laowa) announced them back in late 2019, but it took a year and a half for them to materialize. Since the names are pretty self-explanatory (at least for all you camera nerds out there), let’s dive right into the details of the Laowa 1.33x Rear Anamorphic Adapter and the 1.4x Full Frame Expander! Be sure to read our first article as well as our interview with Laowa about the two optical accessories and how they can be used with the OOOM 25-100mm T/2.9 cine zoom lens (but of course, these two items work just as well with other lenses – see list below): When pairing with the OOOM, the Laowa 1.33X Rear Anamorphic Adapter expands the aspect ratio to a 2.35:1 cinematic widescreen ratio on a 16:9 sensor while retaining the resolution. image credit: CineD If you want to check out the Laowa OOOM lens, also make sure to watch Johnnie’s latest review of the BMPCC6K Pro, as he used the OOOM zoom to shoot his mini doc “the Opera Singer”. Laowa 1.33x Rear Anamorphic Adapter Venus Optics states that while the 1.33x Rear Anamorphic Adapter does not create oval bokeh or expand the horizontal field of view as front anamorphics do, it does introduce cinematic characteristics to spherical lenses and creates a distinctive look in flares and bokeh. However, when using the anamorphic adapter you’ll lose half a stop of light. Specifications: Squeeze Ratio: 1.33xImage...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 30 March, 2021