Sorry, this is not an alien: It’s the new Laowa Parfocal 15-35mm Zoom Probe Lens
The image on top reminds me of the aliens in the (great!) movie ARRIVAL. IN reality what you see here is thew upcoming Laowa Parfocal 15-35mm Zoom Probe Lens. The press release writes:
As the originator of the renowned 24mm T14 Probe Lens, Periprobe, and 24mm T8 Pro2be, we continue to advance our products while always listening to user feedback and needs. With that in mind, we are excited to announce the release of a Zoom Probe Lens in Q2 2025, which retains the advantages of our previous probe lenses while introducing features that outperform competitors in the market.✨
1️⃣ 15mm Widest Perspective for Enhanced Storytelling Possibilities
2️⃣ Powerful & Par-focus 2.3x Zoom Range for Greater Framing Flexibility
3️⃣ Direct, Periscope, and 35-degree Tilt View for Dynamic Angles
4️⃣ Up to 2x Magnification for Finer Details
5️⃣ Unrivaled Sharpness and Superior Image Quality
6️⃣ Waterproof Tubular Barrel for Confident Shooting in Challenging Environments
2️⃣ Powerful & Par-focus 2.3x Zoom Range for Greater Framing Flexibility
3️⃣ Direct, Periscope, and 35-degree Tilt View for Dynamic Angles
4️⃣ Up to 2x Magnification for Finer Details
5️⃣ Unrivaled Sharpness and Superior Image Quality
6️⃣ Waterproof Tubular Barrel for Confident Shooting in Challenging Environments