Laowa has announced the latest additions to its OOOM Cine Zoom Series: the 14-60mm T2.9 MFT Cine and the 20-85mm T4 S35 Cine lenses.

Target Audience

These lenses are designed as affordable solutions for cine zoom, suitable for small-scale productions and documentary filmmaking.

Key Features

• Zoom Range: Over 4x zoom in a compact body
• Coverage: Super35+ coverage
• Design: Parfocal design with low focus breathing
• Focus Distance: Close focus distance of 1’10” (56cm)
• Image Quality: Excellent color rendition, contrast, and low distortion
• Housing: Professional cine housing with a 284° focus throw and dual scale design
• Adjustments: Back focus adjustment mechanism (14-60mm lens only)
• Filters: 77mm filter thread and 80mm front diameter

Weight and Compatibility

Both lenses weigh 2.98 lb (1.35 kg), making them suitable for use on mirrorless hybrid cameras or small to mid-sized digital cinema cameras.

Performance and Image Quality

Laowa claims these lenses offer exceptional image quality with minimal distortion and focus breathing. The lenses feature a close focus distance of 1’10” (56cm).

Specifics of OOOM 20-85 T4 S35 Cine Lens

The OOOM 20-85 T4 S35 Cine lens has a Ø31.5mm image circle, providing coverage that almost reaches the ARRI ALEXA 35 4.6K 3:2 Open Gate format at its widest focal length of 20mm.

Back Focus Adjustment

The back focus adjustment mechanism is available on the OOOM 14-60mm T2.9 MFT Cine but not on the OOOM 20-85 T4 S35 Cine.

Filter and Diameter Specifications

Both lenses include a 77mm front filter thread and an 80mm front diameter.

Pricing and Availability

The OOOM 14-60mm T2.9 MFT Cine and OOOM 20-85mm T4 S35 Cine lenses are priced at $1,999 USD.

About Laowa

Laowa, operated by Venus Optics, was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Hefei, China, with additional offices in Hong Kong and the United States. The company specializes in manufacturing unique and practical photographic lenses. The team comprises industry experts and photography enthusiasts with over 20 years of experience, including those who previously designed lenses for Japanese and German manufacturers. Laowa’s mission is to create affordable and innovative lens solutions for photographers and cinematographers globally. They distribute their products through renowned partners in more than 40 countries across America, Europe, Asia, and Africa​

News source: https://www.venuslens.net/