Overview
The Laowa Proteus is a high-performance anamorphic lens for professional use, featuring a patented design with anamorphic and spherical elements for modern sharpness and vintage characteristics. It has a constant 2X squeeze ratio, T2 aperture for low-light conditions, outstanding sharpness, and a close focus distance of 55cm. The lens produces pleasant oval bokeh and offers amber, blue, and silver flare colors with low focus breathing to minimize framing changes during focus adjustments.
The user-friendly cine housing includes 0.8 mod gear, back focus adjustment, and a unified gear position. Available with PL and Canon EF mounts, the Laowa Proteus is an affordable choice for Super 35 cine cameras. It combines a 2X squeeze ratio, T2 aperture, and sharpness for professional anamorphic productions, making it a versatile and reliable option for filmmakers seeking a vintage look and unique character in their work.
Fetatures
- Patented anamorphic design
- 2X constant squeeze ratio
- T2 Large Aperture
- Outstanding sharpness
- Close focusing distance
- Pleasant oval bokeh
- Silver flare colour
- Low Focus-breathing
- User-friendly cine housing
- Full-frame coverage with 1.4X extender
Specifications
| Focal length | 85mm |
| Aperture range | T2.0 – T22 |
| Angle of view | 33.9°x14.5° |
| Image circle | 25.92×21.6mm |
| Squeeze Ratio | 2X |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Lens structure | 18 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 | 0.82m (2.7 ft) |
| In-focus driving mode | Manual (MF) |
| Follow focus pitch | 0.8mm |
| Filter Thread | Ø 105mm |
| Dimensions | About Ø 116*240m |
| Weight | About 2.95kg |
| Flare Colours | Silver |
| Mount | Arri PL / Canon EF (Interchangeable Canon EF bayonet is presented) |
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