Laowa Nanomorph LF 85mm T2.9 1.5X (Blue) - Arri PL/Canon EF

Laowa Nanomorph LF 85mm T2.9 1.5X (Blue) – 1.5X anamorphic squeeze for large-format cinema

The Laowa Nanomorph LF 85mm T2.9 1.5X anamorphic lens delivers a 1.5X squeeze tailored for large-format cinema cameras. It targets close-ups, portraits and intimate perspectives, making it suitable for narrative films, documentaries, commercials and other creative film projects.

Designed for large-format filmmaking

This lens is specifically optimized for large-format sensors. Therefore, it enhances image depth and preserves a cinematic anamorphic look across the frame. You can use it handheld, on a tripod or integrated with stabilization systems thanks to its lightweight, compact design.

Key optical and mechanical features

• Focal Length: 85mm — ideal for intimate cinematic perspectives and portrait work.
• Anamorphic Squeeze: 1.5X — designed to produce anamorphic characteristics on large-format sensors.
• Aperture Range: T2.9 to T22 — a bright T2.9 aperture for low-light work and pronounced elliptical bokeh.
• Mounts: Arri PL and Canon EF — available for common cinema and hybrid workflows.
• Flare Options: blue, silver, amber — choose the flare color to shape highlight character and mood.
• Form Factor: lightweight, compact — supports versatile rigging and camera setups.
• Bokeh: pleasing elliptical anamorphic bokeh — contributes to background separation and cinematic rendering.
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.0m — suitable for close-up work with large-format cameras.
• Compatibility: designed for large-format cinema cameras.

Flare color choices and aesthetic control

The Nanomorph LF 85mm comes in three distinct flare-color options. The blue option, as shown here, provides a classic cinematic flare character. The silver option delivers subtler, more neutral highlights. The amber option yields warmer, richer highlight tones. These choices let cinematographers tailor highlight and flare aesthetics without changing optical performance.

Optical performance

Optically, the lens uses advanced elements engineered for sharpness, color accuracy and controlled chromatic aberration. As a result, it aims to deliver consistent anamorphic image quality with minimal distortion and strong resolution from center to edges of the frame.

Use cases

Use this 85mm Nanomorph for close-ups, portraits and scenes that demand an intimate perspective. It fits narrative storytelling, documentaries, commercials and creative film projects where anamorphic rendering and background separation are important.

What’s in the box

• Laowa Nanomorph LF 85mm T2.9 1.5X Anamorphic Lens
• Front and Rear Lens Caps
• Protective Lens Case

Technical specifications

FAQ

Question: Which cameras is this lens designed for?
Answer: The Nanomorph LF 85mm is optimized for large-format cinema cameras and is available in Arri PL and Canon EF mounts to suit common cinema and hybrid camera systems.

Question: What visual effect does the 1.5X anamorphic squeeze produce?
Answer: The 1.5X squeeze creates anamorphic characteristics such as horizontal compression that, when desqueezed in post, yield cinematic widescreen rendering and elliptical bokeh, enhancing depth and background separation.

Question: How do the flare options change the image?
Answer: The lens offers blue, silver and amber flare choices. Blue gives a classic cinematic look, silver produces more neutral highlights, and amber adds warmer tones—letting you shape highlight character without altering core optical performance.

Question: Is the lens suitable for close-up work?
Answer: Yes. With an 85mm focal length and a minimum focusing distance of 1.0m, this lens works well for close-ups and portrait-style shots on large-format cameras.

Question: What aperture benefits does the lens offer?
Answer: The bright T2.9 aperture supports low-light shooting and yields pronounced elliptical bokeh for strong subject-background separation while offering stops down to T22 for greater depth of field control.

Question: What is included in the package?
Answer: The package includes the Laowa Nanomorph LF 85mm T2.9 1.5X anamorphic lens, front and rear lens caps, and a protective lens case.