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title: "Laowa FF Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2X Anamorphic Zoom"
description: "Manual-focus full-frame 2x anamorphic cine zoom, constant T4.5, 61 cm close focus, 2.8 kg, $5,999. As of Oct 2026 Newsshooter finds it slightly soft wide open at T4.5, sharper from T5.6, with some vertical breathing, and very good mechanics, but front-heavy."
brand: "Laowa"
mount: L-Mount
focal_length: 40-80
aperture: 4.5
lens_type: "Zoom"
lens_category: ["Normal", "Anamorphic", "Cine"]
weight: 2800
year: 2025
weather_sealed: false
image_stabilization: false
price: 5999
focus: "Manual"
filter_size: 95
max_magn:
close_focus: 0.61
diameter: 110.4
length: 242
date: 2026-10-23
draft: false
author: "Jan Wedekind"
featured_image: /lenses/laowa/laowa-40-80mm-t4-5-sunlight.png
---

Key Take-Aways:

The Laowa FF Sunlight 40-80mm T4.5 2X Anamorphic Zoom is a manual-focus full-frame 2x anamorphic cine zoom with a constant T4.5 aperture and a 61 cm minimum focus distance. It weighs about 2.8 kg and costs $5,999 in PL mount. As of Oct 2026, one written review and two videos are linked, and all three cover the 40-80mm together with the 70-135mm. Newsshooter calls the Sunlight zooms pretty sharp for full-frame 2x anamorphics at this price, a tiny bit soft wide open at T4.5 and sharper from T5.6 to T8, with some vertical focus breathing wide open that fades by T8. It rates the focus, zoom and aperture rings very good and notes the lenses are heavy and front-heavy on small cameras, with the weight and T4.5 aperture as the main caveats. For the 40-80mm Newsshooter saw some vignetting on open-gate full-frame sensors. Se Park's video is a full review of the series in 40-80mm and 70-135mm T4.5 versions, and Media Division reviews the pair with studio and location tests.

From Laowa:

> The Laowa Sunlight Series delivers the sought-after anamorphic look to a wider audience while maintaining professional-grade quality. As the world’s first front anamorphic full-frame zoom lenses, the Sunlight Series offers a unique blend of versatility and creative expression. Spanning from 40mm to 135mm and featuring a constant 2x squeeze, these lenses offer exceptional control over composition and visual style. With a host of cinematic features like dreamy oval bokeh and smooth focus roll-off, the Sunlight Series empowers filmmakers to craft immersive stories with unparalleled ease.

> The Laowa Sunlight Series marks a pivotal moment in anamorphic filmmaking as the world’s first front anamorphic 2x full-frame zoom lenses. This innovative design places the anamorphic elements at the front of the lens, delivering a distinctive cinematic character while maintaining exceptional optical performance. The series delivers a unique blend of versatility and creative expression, and a host of other anamorphic features that will transport your audience into the story.

[Official Website](https://laowacine.com/product/laowa-sunlight-2x-ff-anamorphic-zoom-series/)

Laowa publishes one set of figures for all mounts and does not list L-mount-specific ones, so the weight and dimensions are as published; the lens ships in PL mount by default, with an optional L-mount bayonet available separately. Laowa publishes the angle of view as horizontal and vertical figures only, so none is listed here. The price is the same for all four flare colours (Amber, Blue, Silver, Clear). The 40-80mm and the 70-135mm are sold singly; Laowa also sells a bundle of both at $10,999.

Reviews:

* Newsshooter: [Laowa Sunlight 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom Series Review](https://www.newsshooter.com/2025/11/07/laowa-sunlight-2x-ff-anamorphic-zoom-series-review/), Matthew Allard ACS, Nov 2025

YouTube:

* Se Park: [No Other Lens Like This! Laowa Sunlight 2X Full Frame Anamorphic Zoom Lens Review](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8C6AK7k0h8), Sep 2025
* Media Division: [The First Large Format 2x Anamorphic Zooms – Review of the Laowa Sunlight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AdypSC5Ex4), Oct 2025