Overzicht
Laowa Proteus is a high-performance anamorphic lens with a patented 2X squeeze ratio, providing a 2.66:1 aspect ratio on a 4:3 sensor and 2.4:1 on a 6:5 sensor. It features a T2 aperture, excellent sharpness, and a 55cm close focus distance. The user-friendly cine housing includes 0.8 mod gear, back focus adjustment, and a 300° focus throw.
Perfect for a vintage anamorphic look, the Proteus offers oval bokeh and amber, blue, and silver flares. It has low focus breathing for stable framing during focus adjustments. The lens comes with a PL mount and Canon EF bayonet, suitable for Super 35 cine cameras, and supports full-frame coverage with a 1.4X extender. The Proteus is a versatile and affordable choice for professional anamorphic productions.
Fetatures
- Patented anamorphic design
- 2X constant squeeze ratio
- T2 Large Aperture
- Outstanding sharpness
- Close focusing distance
- Pleasant oval bokeh
- Amber, blue & silver flare colours
- Low Focus-breathing
- User-friendly cine housing
- Full-frame coverage with 1.4X extender
Specifications
| Focal length | 35mm |
| Aperture range | T2.0 – T22 |
| Angle of view | 73°x34.3° |
| Image circle | 25.92×21.6mm |
| Squeeze Ratio | 2X |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Lens structure | 17 elements in 13 groups |
| Aperture blades | 10 blades |
| Flange distance | Arri PL: 52mm / Canon EF: 44mm |
| Focus throw | 300° |
| Aperture throw | 60° |
| Scale | Imperial |
| Min. focusing distance | 0.55m |
| In-focus driving mode | Manual (MF) |
| Follow focus pitch | 0.8mm |
| Filter Thread | Ø 105mm |
| Dimensions | About Ø 119.6*182mm |
| Weight | About 2.4kg |
| Flare Colours | Amber |
| Mount | Arri PL / Canon EF (Interchangeable Canon EF bayonet is presented) |




















