Overview
Laowa Proteus is a professional 2X anamorphic lens designed for Super 35 cine cameras. It features a patented 2X squeeze ratio, T2 aperture, and exceptional sharpness. The lens offers a close focusing distance, pleasant oval bokeh, and amber, blue, and silver flare colors, with low focus breathing. It comes in a user-friendly cine housing and includes a 1.4X extender for full-frame coverage.
The Proteus series combines modern sharpness with vintage anamorphic characteristics, making it versatile and high-performing for professional anamorphic productions.
Fetatures
- Patented anamorphic design
- 2X constant squeeze ratio
- T2 Large Aperture
- Outstanding sharpness
- Close focusing distance
- Pleasant oval bokeh
- 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 | Silver |
Mount | Arri PL / Canon EF (Interchangeable Canon EF bayonet is presented) |