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Laowa Wide-Angle Vista Vision Line Expanded with 9mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm Cine Lenses

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Venus Optics has unveiled four new Laowa wide-angle cine lenses designed specifically for Vista Vision format cameras. Released on March 18, 2025, the new lineup includes the 9mm T5.8 VV Cine, 10mm T2.9 Zero-D VV Cine, 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine, and 14mm T2.6 Zero-D VV Cine. The amount of new lenses being announced … Read more

The American Society of Cinematographers

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Venus Optics has launched the Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic Zoom Series with two lenses, a 26-45mm and a 45-85mm. Weighing 3.3 pounds and measuring 7.5″, the zoom lenses feature a constant 2x squeeze ratio, cinematic flare options, oval bokeh and a close-focusing distance of up to 1’7″. They come with a native Arri PL mount, … Read more