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These two items have been in the making for quite a while. Venus Optics (Laowa) announced them back in late 2019, but it took a year and a half for them to materialize. Since the names are pretty self-explanatory (at least for all you camera nerds out there), let’s dive right into the details of the Laowa 1.33x Rear Anamorphic Adapter and the 1.4x Full Frame Expander!
Be sure to read our first article as well as our interview with Laowa about the two optical accessories and how they can be used with the OOOM 25-100mm T/2.9 cine zoom lens (but of course, these two items work just as well with other lenses – see list below): When pairing with the OOOM, the Laowa 1.33X Rear Anamorphic Adapter expands the aspect ratio to a 2.35:1 cinematic widescreen ratio on a 16:9 sensor while retaining the resolution.
If you want to check out the Laowa OOOM lens, also make sure to watch Johnnie’s latest review of the BMPCC6K Pro, as he used the OOOM zoom to shoot his mini doc “the Opera Singer”.
Venus Optics states that while the 1.33x Rear Anamorphic Adapter does not create oval bokeh or expand the horizontal field of view as front anamorphics do, it does introduce cinematic characteristics to spherical lenses and creates a distinctive look in flares and bokeh. However, when using the anamorphic adapter you’ll lose half a stop of light.
Specifications:
The other of the two, namely the 1.4x Full Frame Expander is on another duty: This expander extends the coverage from Super35 to full frame without compromising image quality. The company states that it compensates for OOOM aberrations while retaining the vintage character and excellent optical performance.
There is a loss of light of one stop and a 1.4x magnification effect on the focal length range, making the OOOM a 35-140mm T4 lens. A quick switch button is provided on the OOOM for easy conversion of focal length & aperture scale.
Of course these two adapters are compatible with more lenses than just with Laowa’s own OOOM 25-100mm T/2.9. The below chart shows a varitey of cine lenses both the 1.33x Rear Anamorphic Adapter and the 1.4x Full Frame Expander are compatible with.
List of compatible lenses with Laowa 1.33x Rear Anamorphic Adapter:(Some lenses may need to remove the rear plates)
List of compatible lenses with Laowa 1.4x Full Frame Expander:(Some lenses may need to remove the rear plates)
If your desired lens is not (yet) on that list, fear not! You can test any given lens yourself with clearance check tools, provided by Laowa. Download the according PDFs here: 1.33x Rear Anamorphic Adapter | 1.4x Full Frame Expander
Both adapters cost $999 each or $1,800 as a bundle of two units. Regardless of which you choose, these adapters come in a protective hard case with custom foam inserts.
Links: Anamorphic Adapter | Expander
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Olaf von Voss is a freelance cameraman who is in business for well over a decade. He is living in Berlin, Germany but has traveled the world as well while shooting mostly documentaries.