The Laowa OOOM (Out Of Ordinary Optics Master) 25-100mm T2.9 Cine Zoom Lens is a versatile and compact solution for full-frame cameras. It features a constant T2.9 aperture throughout its extensive range, ensuring consistent exposure. This lens offers a near-parfocal design, maintaining sharp focus while zooming, and exhibits minimal focus breathing. It delivers excellent sharpness, pleasing colour rendition, and a natural aesthetic. With robust cine mechanics and consistent ergonomics, it’s an accessible and high-performance choice for various cinematic productions, from narratives to documentaries.
Overview
- Versatile and compact full-frame cine zoom
- Constant T2.9 aperture across the zoom range
- Near-parfocal design, maintaining focus during zoom
- Minimal focus breathing for stable framing
- Excellent sharpness and pleasing colour rendition
- Robust cine mechanics with geared rings
- Ideal for narratives, documentaries, and versatile shooting
- Accessible full-frame cine zoom option
| Focal Length | Aperture | Close focus | Front Diameter | Filter Thread | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-100mm | T2.9 | 60cm | 2′ | 100mm | 95mm | 2.5 Kg |
Balancing Full-Frame Coverage & Portability
A key strength of this lens is its ability to cover full-frame sensors while maintaining a relatively compact and manageable size for a zoom of this range. This makes it agile for diverse setups, including handheld or gimbal work, offering flexibility without excessive bulk.
Maintaining Constant Exposure & Depth of Field
The constant T2.9 aperture ensures consistent exposure and depth of field throughout the entire zoom range. This simplifies lighting and camera settings during dynamic shots, allowing for seamless visual continuity when zooming.
Leveraging Near-Parfocal Performance
While not a true parfocal design from the ground up, this lens maintains focus remarkably well throughout the zoom. This makes it highly usable for cinematic zoom moves, allowing you to execute smooth and professional transitions without significant refocusing.
Achieving High Optical Quality
This lens delivers sharp images with good contrast and natural colour rendition, offering a clean and pleasing aesthetic suitable for professional cinematic use. Expect reliable image performance across its versatile range.
Seamless Integration with Dedicated Cine Mechanics
It features industry-standard 0.8 Mod geared focus, iris, and zoom rings, along with a de-clicked iris. This ensures precise and smooth manual control, as well as seamless integration with follow focus systems and lens motors.
Accessible Full-Frame Cine Zoom
This lens offers a compelling balance of full-frame coverage, robust cine features, and high optical quality at a more accessible price point compared to larger, higher-end cine zooms. It’s an excellent option for filmmakers seeking professional full-frame zoom capabilities on a more modest budget.