Laowa Nanomorph (Silver)

anamorphic streak rainbow flare veiling glare anamorphic spot

The Laowa Nanomorph Silver is a modern 1.5× anamorphic prime lens for Micro 4/3 cameras, released in 2023 by Chinese manufacturer Venus Optics (Laowa).

1. Overview

The Laowa Nanomorph Silver is a modern 1.5x anamorphic prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, released in 2023 by Chinese manufacturer Venus Optics (Laowa). It is aimed at shooters who want to achieve a controlled anamorphic look on small sensors without the budget of a classic rental set.

2. Characteristics

Flare characteristics according to CINEFLARES datasheet:

Types: Streak, Rainbow, Veiling, Anamorphic Spot
Colors: White, Blue
Intensity: Strong

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3. Creative Use

At T2.9 and 20mm on MFT, this corresponds to an effective field of view of just under 40mm – usable as a slightly wide normal lens. The 1.5x squeeze does not deliver a classic 2x oval bokeh, but noticeably stretched backgrounds and the characteristic horizontal streaks in white and blue. Flare intensity is documented as strong: streaks, rainbow artifacts, and veiling occur even with moderate backlight – those who need clean images are better off sticking to T8 or using diffusion. Pincushion distortion is present and must be corrected in post if straight lines are critical. Typical use: Indie productions, music videos, documentary projects on Blackmagic Pocket or Panasonic systems – rental houses occasionally carry the Nanomorph series, but it more often ends up in the ownership of smaller crews.

4. Specs Overview

Field	Value
Manufacturer	LAOWA
Type	Prime Micro 4/3
Year	2023
Country	China
Era	Modern
Focal Length (Reference Datasheet)	20.0mm
T-Stop Range	T2.9 – T22.0
Squeeze	1.5×
Weight	0.5 kg / 1.1 lb
Close Focus	0.43 m / 1' 4"
Distortion	Pincushion

News

The Laowa Nanomorph lenses have established themselves in the independent film scene and are frequently used for low-budget productions. Users report practical experiences with the lenses on Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K and other Micro Four Thirds cameras. The Silver variant, in particular, with its neutral lens flares, is discussed as an alternative to more expensive anamorphic lenses.