Venus Optics Laowa Sunlight 2x Anamorphic Zoom 2-Lens Bundle (ARRI PL, Amber)

Overview

The Venus Optics Laowa Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom and 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom are lightweight, compact lenses featuring full-frame sensor coverage and amber flares. Together, they offer a versatile 40-135mm range with a 1.93x zoom ratio.

Core Features

Full-Frame Anamorphic Zoom

The Laowa Sunlight lenses provide full-frame sensor coverage and amber flares, offering a wide, versatile 40-135mm total range with a 1.93x zoom ratio.

Expressive 2x Squeeze Ratio

The unique anamorphic design provides a dramatic widescreen look, usually 2.39:1 or wider when de-squeezed, creating elongated highlights and a dreamy, organic depth.

Compact and Lightweight

The 40-80mm zoom weighs 2.8 kg and measures 24.1 cm, while the 70-135mm zoom weighs 2.6 kg and measures 24.1 cm, offering portability compared to similar lenses.

Versatile Zoom Range

With a 40 to 135mm range, the Laowa Sunlight series can capture tight portraits to wide landscapes using just two lenses.

Constant T4.5 Aperture

The lenses maintain a T4.5 maximum aperture across the entire zoom range, ensuring optimal exposure in challenging lighting conditions.

Optical Performance

Expressive Anamorphic Look

The zoom produces crisp, clear images even wide open at T4.5, maintaining a 2x squeeze for a consistent widescreen look with warm amber flares.

Minimal Breathing

Minimal focus breathing ensures stable frame size during focus pulls, reducing distractions.

Short Focus Distance

The 40-80mm lens has a close-focus distance of 60 cm, and the 70-135mm lens has a close-focus distance of 78 cm, allowing for sharp, immersive close-ups.

Front Anamorphic Elements

Anamorphic elements are placed at the front, producing a pronounced 2x squeeze ratio, more oval bokeh, and increased flare effects.

Design & Compatibility

Cine-Style Housing

The cine-style housing includes 0.8 MOD gearing, a 105mm front diameter compatible with most matte boxes, a 77mm filter thread, 305° focus barrel rotation, and focus marks in both feet and meters.

Interchangeable ARRI PL Mount

The ARRI PL mount can be interchanged with Canon RF, Leica L, Nikon Z, and Sony EF mounts, featuring back-focus adjustment for optimal focus accuracy.