CP+ 2019 is now over, but we got a first look at the much anticipated Laowa’s new cine-mod lenses. Explicitly designed for filmmakers, let’s take a look at these three new exciting Laowa lenses. Back in September 2018 from Photokina, we already reported about these new lenses. Now it looks like the team at Laowa put a lot of hard work and dedication to release their first cine glass primes. All three are cine-mod versions of the existing photo lenses. While the three lenses are still in development, they all feature a step-less aperture rings and focus rings with standard 0.8 mod gears for use with follow-focus systems. Also, all three are entirely manual and have no electronic connections with the camera. Finally, these lenses are rectilinear – except the 9mm t/2.9 Zero-D Cine which is close to zero but not perfectly rectilinear – making them perfect for shooting architecture, landscapes or real-estate videos. Laowa 7.5mm t/2.1 Cine (MFT Mount) The Laowa 7.5mm t/2.1 Cine is a compact and lightweight MFT mount lens. The photography version, which is already available, is the widest rectilinear lens available for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The Cine version shares the same optical construction and performances as the still version. It weighs only 0.4lbs/180g, so it looks like a perfect lens for gimbal use. The minimum focus distance is 12cm. Laowa 9mm t/2.9 Zero-D Cine (Sony E Mount) The Laowa 9mm t/2.9 Zero-D Cine is one of the widest lens available for Sony E Mount cameras....
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 5 March, 2019