Laowa Nanomorph Zoom 28-55mm T2.9 1.5X S35 (Blue) - Arri PL

The Laowa Nanomorph 28-55mm T2.9 1.5x S35 Anamorphic Zoom is a groundbreaking wide-to-standard cine lens that brings the flexibility of a zoom to the world of compact anamorphic filmmaking. Designed specifically for Super 35 sensors, it delivers a constant 1.5x squeeze ratio throughout the entire zoom range. This lens provides the classic anamorphic aesthetic—including horizontal blue flares and oval bokeh—without the traditional bulk, making it a perfect fit for gimbals, car rigs, and handheld shoulder setups.

Housed in a professional cine body weighing just 3.3 lb, the 28-55mm is built for precision. Its parfocal design ensures that your subject stays in sharp focus while zooming, while the constant T2.9 aperture maintains consistent exposure. When paired with the 50-100mm sibling lens, filmmakers gain a comprehensive 28-100mm anamorphic toolkit that fits in a single small gear bag.

Product Features in Detail

World-First Compact Anamorphic Zoom
Until now, anamorphic zooms were typically massive and restricted to large-scale studio productions. The Nanomorph 28-55mm breaks this mold, offering a professional 1.5x squeeze in a form factor small enough for one-man crews, drone operations, and tight car interiors.

Consistent Artistic Oval Bokeh
The 1.5x squeeze ratio produces the highly sought-after oval-shaped bokeh that gives images an artistic, high-end film look. The background roll-off is smooth and organic, creating a "waterfall" effect that beautifully isolates the subject from the environment.

Minimal Optical Aberrations
Engineered for modern high-resolution cinema sensors, this lens provides impressive sharpness and contrast. It is specifically designed to minimize distracting color fringing and chromatic aberrations, even when shooting wide open at the maximum T2.9 aperture.

Professional 0.8 MOD Cine Gearing
The lens is equipped with industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears on the focus, iris, and zoom rings. This ensures seamless integration with follow-focus systems and wireless lens motors, allowing for smooth, repeatable adjustments during complex takes.

Interchangeable Mount Versatility
While it comes with a native ARRI PL mount, the Nanomorph zoom series features an interchangeable system. Separately available mounts (Canon RF, Sony E, Fuji X, Nikon Z, and L-mount) allow you to use this professional glass across a wide variety of camera platforms.

Future-Proof with 1.33x Adapter Compatibility
For projects requiring even more dramatic wide-screen coverage, this lens can be paired with a separately available 1.33x front-mounted adapter. This configuration boosts the total squeeze to 2x, providing maximum versatility across different sensor formats and theatrical aspect ratios.