Anamorphic Lens for Micro Four Thirds 'LAOWA Nanomorph 20mm T2.2' Released | Sightron Japan
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Sightron Japan Co., Ltd. has announced the new LAOWA anamorphic lens 'Nanomorph 20mm T2.2 1.5x Cine MFT'. The release date is November 8, 2024. The price is open, with an expected market price of around 220,000 yen. It is available in three colors: Amber (AMB), Blue (BL), and Silver (SV).
This lens, dedicated to Micro Four Thirds (MFT), allows for unique cinematic depiction with a wide angle and a 1.5x squeeze ratio. It is high-quality and compact, making it particularly suitable for drone aerial photography and capturing vast landscapes.
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Cinematic Wide-Angle Approach and Portability
The 'Nanomorph 20mm T2.2 1.5x Cine MFT' maintains a 1.5x squeeze ratio to preserve the anamorphic look, preventing the 'mumps' effect where faces appear swollen.
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With dimensions of φ60mm×85mm and a weight of 304g, it is extremely lightweight and portable, ideal for drone photography. The flare colors include Amber, Blue, and Silver, allowing for versatile scene atmosphere adjustments.
Accurate Depth of Field and Low-Light Performance
The large aperture design of T2.2 allows for precise control over depth of field, making it easy to isolate subjects and capture clear images even in low light.
The aperture consists of 13 blades, providing a soft bokeh effect. With a minimum focusing distance of 43cm, it allows for close-up shots that emphasize the depth of the scene, offering unique framing possibilities.
Main Specifications of the New Product
- Focal Length: 20mm
- Aperture Range: T2.2-T16
- Field of View: 65.9° (Horizontal) / 36° (Vertical)
- Image Circle: 17.3mm×13mm
- Squeeze Ratio: 1.5x
- Format: MFT
- Lens Construction: 13 elements in 15 groups
- Aperture Blades: 13
- Focus Rotation Angle: 271.5°
- Aperture Ring Rotation Angle: 73.7°
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 43cm
- Front Diameter: φ58mm
- Filter Diameter: φ55mm
- Dimensions: φ60mm×85mm
- Weight: 304g
- Mount: MFT
