Venus Optics Laowa OOOM 20-85mm T4.0 Overview
The Venus Optics Laowa OOOM 20-85mm T4 Cine Lens provides an affordable yet versatile cine zoom solution for Super35 and larger sensor cameras. This lens features a 4.25x zoom range, offering flexibility in a sleek, compact form. The OOOM 20-85mm lens also provides near-total coverage for the ARRI ALEXA 35 4.6K 3:2 Open Gate format. This ARRI PL-mount lens has a 9-blade iris that produces natural-looking bokeh, a close-focus limit of under 2', and cine-standard gearing that is compatible with lens control accessories like follow focus units and lens control motors.
Excellent Color Rendition and Contrast
The OOOM Cine Zoom Series offers exceptional color rendition and contrast and low distortion, thanks to its meticulous optical design. With its ability to produce natural-colored images, you'll save valuable time on color grading during post-production. This is particularly advantageous for interview/documentary projects where a quick turnaround is essential.
Parfocal Design
The OOOM zoom lenses feature a parfocal design, enabling the focus to remain constant throughout the zoom range.
Super35 and Larger Sensor Coverage
- The OOOM 20-85mm covers a 31.5mm image circle throughout its zoom range, enabling you to use it to capture higher-resolution images on cameras with larger Super35 sensors.
- This zoom offers near-total coverage of the ARRI ALEXA 35 4.6K 3:2 Open Gate format, even at its widest 20mm focal length.
Minimal Focus Breathing
This zoom lens provides an exceptionally low focus breathing effect when adjusting focus. This ensures that viewers won't feel disoriented by sudden changes in the field of view.
Cine-Style Design
Cine-standard focus, iris, and zoom lens rings enable you to use industry-standard lens control systems such as follow focus units and lens control systems.
Close Focus Distance
The 20-85mm OOOM zoom offers a close focusing distance of 22", enabling you to get up close to your subject, resulting in a beautiful subject-background separation that adds depth to your shots.
80mm Front Diameter
The lens has a 77mm front filter thread and an 80mm front diameter that is compatible with many professional matte boxes.
Venus Optics Laowa OOOM 20-85mm T4.0 Specs
Key Specs
| Focal Length | 20 to 85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | T4 |
| Lens Mount | ARRI PL |
| Lens Format Coverage | Super35/APS-C |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Electronic Communication | No |
| Maximum Aperture | T4 |
| Minimum Aperture | T32 |
| Lens Mount | ARRI PL |
| Interchangeable Mount | No |
| Lens Format Coverage | Super35/APS-C |
| Image Circle | 31.5 mm |
| Angle of View | Super 35 Horizontal: 80 to 22.4° |
| Focus Scales | Metric, Imperial |
| Optical Design | 25 Elements in 19 Groups |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 4.25x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | From Unspecified Point in Lens: 22.0" / 56 cm |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio | 1:0.2 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Lens Mounting | 1x 3/16" |
| Gear Standard | Focus: 0.8 MOD Iris: 0.8 MOD Zoom: 0.8 MOD |
| Gear Rotation | Focus 284° Iris 36° Zoom 170° |
| Electronic Communication | No |
| Diameter | Front: 3.1" / 80 mm |
| Length | 5.9" / 150 mm |
| Weight | 2.98 lb / 1.35 kg |
In the Box
- Venus Optics Laowa OOOM 20-85mm T4 S35 Cine Zoom Lens (ARRI PL)
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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