Venus Optics has just announced not one, but four new Laowa prime lenses to expand its lineup of manual “cine-grade” lenses: the existing 7.5mm T2.1 is joined by the new 6mm T2.1, 17mm T2.1, 17mm T1.9 and 50mm T2.9. Also new are two dedicated bundles with three lenses each. So it’s nearly impossible to get a decent wide angle option for the micro four thirds system for filming, you say? Well, think again as the Laowa 6mm T2.1 prime lens has just received the cine treatment, as have the 10mm, 17mm and 50mm. All four new Laowa cine primes are fully manual, cover m4/3 sensors (like the all-new Panasonic Lumix GH6 one for example), feature 0.8mod geared rings and impressively low minimum focus distances, which is always a good feature. All four new Laowa cine primes. Image credit: Venus Optics New cine prime lenses Let’s talk about all four new Cine Primes, starting with the Laowa 6mm T2.1 Zero-D MFT Cine. All four new lenses share some features that identify them as Cine Primes: The aperture ring and focus ring on each lens are in the same position, allowing filmmakers to quickly switch between lenses without having to readjust them. Both imperial and metric scales are printed on the lens body. Features of the 6mm T2.1 include: Focal length: 6 mmT-Stop range: T2.1 – T16Angle of view: 121.9°Image circle: 21.6 mm Laowa 6mm T2.1 Zero-D MFT Cine. Image credit: Venus Optics Lens structure: 13 elements in 3 groupsAperture blades: 7Min....
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Published By: CineD - Monday, 28 February, 2022
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