Laowa has announced two new compact lenses that add to the OOOM Cine Zoom series: the 14-60mm T2.9 for Micro Four Thirds and the 12-85mm T4 S35 Cine. Designed for independent filmmakers and small productions in mind, let’s take a look at them! Laowa, a Chinese manufacturer producing third-party lenses for the most popular camera systems and mounts, has introduced two additions to their OOOM Cine Zoom Series. The lenses, an affordable and versatile option for those looking for zoom cine lenses on a budget, are the 14-60mm T2.9 and the 12-85mm T4 S35 Cine. The first is available on an MFT mount, while the second features a PL Mount. Compact and versatile cine lenses The two new OOOM Cine Zoom lenses deliver a wide focal length range, 14-60mm in MFT and 20-85mm in S35 sensors. Both lenses share an average 4x zoom range, making them an ideal solution for tight-budget productions or documentaries where changing lenses is less desirable. The compact size also helps, with approximately Ø3.15*6.77” / Ø80mm*172mm. While the OOOM 14-60mm T2.9 covers MFT sensors, the OOOM 20-85 T4 S35 Cine lens has a Ø31.5mm image circle, almost covering the ARRI Alexa 35 4.6K 3:2 Open Gate format. Both lenses feature a parfocal design, ensuring we keep focus while adjusting the focal length. This feature is helpful in both narrative and documentary scenarios. Laowa claims the lenses have low focus breathing and low distortion, and the close focus distance is 1’10” / 0.56m in both. The brand also...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 21 May