Venus Optics Laowa Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom (ARRI PL, Clear)

Overview

The Laowa Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom from Venus Optics is a lightweight, compact lens with full-frame sensor coverage and clear flares. Combined with the 40-80mm zoom, it offers a versatile 40-135mm range and approximately a 1.93x zoom ratio.

Core Features

Expressive 2x Squeeze Ratio

Thanks to its unique anamorphic design, this lens 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

Weighing just 2.6 kg and measuring 24.1 cm long, it offers a highly portable option compared to similar 2x full-frame anamorphic zooms.

Versatile Zoom Range

With coverage of 40 to 135mm when used with the 40-80mm zoom, it captures anything from tight portraits to wide landscapes using just two lenses.

Constant T4.5 Aperture

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

Optical Performance

Expressive Anamorphic Look

This zoom produces crisp, clear images, even wide open at T4.5, maintaining its iconic 2x squeeze for a consistent widescreen look. It offers smooth focus roll-off, minimal distortion, and excellent corner sharpness.

Minimal Breathing

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

Short Focus Distance

A close-focus distance of 78 cm allows for sharp, immersive close-ups for an intimate feel.

Front Anamorphic Elements

Anamorphic elements at the front of the lens produce a more 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 outside 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, allowing use with various cameras. It features back-focus adjustment for optimal focus accuracy.