Laowa Displays Anamorphic Lenses

Laowa has launched an Indiegogo campaign for its new Nanomorph Anamorphic lenses. The first three Nanomorph lenses are on Indiegogo, including a 27 mm t/2.8, 35 mm t/2.4 and 50 mm t/2.4. The lenses are made for S35 and MFT sensors with Canon EF, PL-mount, Canon R, Sony E, M43, DJI DL, Nikon Z, L-mount and Fuji X-mount options. It is reported that the lenses have a minimum focussing distance of 43 cm with the 27 mm t/2.8 lens and 70 cm for the 50 mm t/2.4 lens. The mirrorless mount versions measure roughly 10 cm long and weigh between 313 g and 390 g. While the mirrorless versions use a 55 mm filter thread, the EF and PL models will use 77 mm filters. The mirrorless versions of the Nanomorph lenses will retail for USD 999 (approx. INR 77,600) while the EF/PL versions will cost USD 1,499 (approx. INR 1,16,400).

Panasonic has introduced a new large-aperture ultra-wide fixed focal length lens, the Leica DG Summilux 9 mm f/1.7 (35 mm camera equivalent: 18 mm) for the Lumix G Series based on the Micro Four Thirds standard.

It is an ultra-wide-angle lens with a large aperture and features a focussing distance of 0.095 m with a magnification ratio of 0.25x (35 mm camera equivalent: 0.5x). The lens is comprised of 12 lens elements in nine groups including two aspherical lenses, two ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses and one UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index) lens to suppress axial chromatic aberration and chromatic aberration of magnification.

The lens weighs around 130 g and features a rugged dust and splash-resistant design, reportedly enabling it to withstand high mobility and harsh conditions, including frigid temperatures at 10 degrees below zero. The filter diameter is 55 mm, with a 7-blade circular aperture diaphragm.

The Leica DG Summilux 9 mm f/1.7 will be available for purchase across channel partners at a price of USD 499.99 (approx. INR 38,700) in late July.