Earlier this month, Laowa teased their new 1.4x full-frame expander and 1.33x rear anamorphic adapters explicitly designed for the much anticipated Laowa OOOM 25-100mm T/2.9 Cine Zoom lens. During IBC 2019, we met with Laowa to take a quick look at these new adapters and get an update about the Laowa OOOM. Laowa Full Frame and Anamorphic Adapters for the OOOM zoom lens. Photo credit: © cinema5D Laowa OOOM 25-100mm T/2.9 Cine Zoom Lens We already reported a few times about the Laowa OOOM 25-100mm T/2.9 Cine Zoom lens. As a quick reminder, this lens covers Super35 sensors, it features a constant T/2.9 aperture (with nine aperture blades), and a generous four times zoom. As the Laowa OOOM is a Cine Zoom lens, the aperture, zoom, and focus ring have standard 0.8 mod/32 pitch gears. That way, you can easily use a manual or motorized FIZ system to take control of your lens. The focus barrel has a rotation of 270 degrees. The Laowa OOOM 25-100mm T/2.9 Cine Zoom lens will be available in either PL and Canon EF mount. At IBC 2019, we had a chance to talk with Kevin from Laowa about this much anticipated Cine Zoom lens and get an update. In the previous prototype, the Cine Zoom was heavy at around 2.6kg, but they are now trying to improve the lens design to make it lighter. Also, there is now a new switch on the lens. If you press it, you can rotate the aperture and focal length marks....
Published By: CineD - Monday, 23 September, 2019