Laowa has just released a new ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Super 35 mirrorless/cinema cameras: the Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine. This “zero-distortion” rectilinear glass will be available in Canon RF, Nikon Z, FUJIFILM X, and Sony E-mounts. Let’s take a closer look at it! Chinese lens manufacturer Laowa is continuously releasing lenses at a very constant pace. Indeed, the company recently expanded its Cine lens lineup for Micro Four Thirds cameras with four lenses, and last month they launched a new L-Mount version of their Laowa 85mm F/5.6 2x ultra macro lens. Furthermore, Laowa is well-known for its Zero-D ultra-wide-angle lenses that don’t distort your image. The company already had a 9mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine lens that covers Super35 sensors, but they went even wider with the new Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine. Image credit: Laowa Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine features The Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine is a pretty compact and lightweight cinema lens that measures 80.7mm/3.17″ for a weight of 610g/21.5oz. Moreover, the lens is available in various lens mounts, including Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and FUJIFILM-X-mounts. Image credit: Laowa This fully-manual lens has a 29mm image circle that perfectly covers Super35 – and smaller – image sensors. According to Laowa, this is the widest rectilinear lens for S35 sensors on the market. Like most Laowa lenses, this 7.5mm T2.9 is mainly made of solid aluminum. It has 0.8 mod gears on the aperture and focus rings. Image credit: Laowa As...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 8 March, 2022