Anamorphic Cinema Lenses
Another packed week of announcements means we have a lot of exciting news to recap. Venus Optics announced new Laowa Proteus Anamorphic Zooms. Apple released updates for the iPad Air. Sirui introduced us to a new Prime lens series and rolled out a 20mm autofocus anamorphic. Atomos released the Shinobi GO. And Shure upgraded to the MoveMic 88+. Let’s get into it!
Venus Optics Announces Anamorphic Zooms
Adding to their prolific Laowa Proteus series, Venus Optics rolled out the
Venus Optic’s Laowa-branded lenses have innovated been innovators in the anamorphic space for years, and their new line of Proteus 2x Anamorphic T2.9 Zoom Lenses, consisting of 26-45mm and 45-85mm lenses at launch, represents an exciting step forward. Laowa promises these PL-mount lenses exhibit minimal focus breathing, impressive sharpness even when wide open, and excellent parfocal abilities, a must for cine zooms. Each lens weighs just
Venus Optics is refreshing their popular Laowa Proteus line of 2x squeeze Super35 anamorphic lenses with new "Flex" versions that feature user-interchangeable flaring options, including amber, silver, blue, and clear. Expect the same sharp, professional look as the original Proteus lenses, but now with the freedom to swap flare modules and dial in a customized feel.
If you're looking to add an immersive, widescreen feel to your cine-style capture, check out the DZOFilm PAVO 2x T2.1 Anamorphic lens series. Introduced at NAB 2023, the series currently consists of two primes, 28 and 75mm, with four more—32, 40, 55, and 100mm—on the way, while teasing two longer lenses in the future. DZOFilm also revealed the Tango 18-90mm Cinema Zoom and showcased its 25-300mm Cine Zoom at NAB.