The Laowa Proteus Series is the latest and the most accessible professional anamorphic series for Super 35 sensors with a 2X constant squeeze ratio.
Delicately designed with a constant 2X squeeze ratio to exemplify the classic wide-screen anamorphic look for cinema use.
It works comfortably with 4:3 or 6:5 sensors which are usually defaulted in professional cinema cameras to deliver a 2.66:1 or 2.4:1 image after de-squeeze.
Cinematographers and filmmakers can use the footage entirely or crop to a 2.39:1 with minimal loss of resolution.
The iris ranges from T2 to T22 for the entire series, supporting filming in all light conditions and satisfying dynamic on-set needs. Ravishing shallow depth of field can be created at a large aperture and the lenses can render organic waterfall focus roll-off in the background, one of the distinct anamorphic characteristics that are wildly desired by the film industry.
Laowa Proteus Series has a minimum focusing distance of 55cm (1.8 feet), super close-up shots can be easily captured, cinematographers can have more variety in framing for story-telling.
Amber, Silver & Blue Flare Options
Comes with a classic sci-fi blue, warm and elegant amber and neutral silver flare color options, cinematographers can choose the right flare color to set the tone for the film.
Having a super 35+ sensor coverage and can cover up to 21.6mm sensor height, the entire series is compatible with some full-frame cameras and most Super 35 cameras, including the latest Arri Alexa 35.
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Unified Gear Position — All Proteus lenses can be switched quickly between focal lengths to work with the same set of gears.
| Name | Proteus 2X Anamorphic Lens Series |
| Format | S35 |
| Focal Length | 20mm / 28mm / 35mm / 45mm / 60mm / 85mm / 100mm |
| Aperture Range | T2.0 --T22 |
| Angle Of View | 104.7°x 56.7° / 85.6°x42.2° / 73°x34.3° / 59.9°x27° / 46.7°x20.4° / 33.9°x14.5° / 29.1°x12.3° |
| Lens Structure | 17 Elements in 15 Groups/17 Elements in 15 Groups/17 Elements in 14 Groups/17 Elements in 14 Groups/17 Elements in 13 Groups/18 Elements in 13 Groups/18 Elements in 14 Groups |
| Aperture Blades | 10 |
| Focus Throw | 300° |
| Distance Scale | Metric & Imperial (Dual Scale) |
| Aperture Throw | 60° |
| Zoom Ratio | 2X |
| Image Circle Diameter | 25.92x21.6mm （Φ33.74mm） |
| Flange Distance | PL=52mm EF=44mm |
| Geer Mod | M0.8 |
| Min. focusing Distance | 0.355m / 0.48m / 0.55m / 0.55m / 0.7m / 0.82m / 0.99m |
| Focus Type | Manual (MF) |
| Filter Thread | ø105mm |
| Front Diameter | ø114mm |
| Dimensions | ø119.6*178mm / ø119.6*182mm / ø119.6*182mm / ø119.6*182mm / ø119.6*182mm / ø119.6*224mm / ø119.6*224mm |
| Weight | 2.5kg / 2.4kg / 2.4kg / 2.4kg / 2.3kg / 2.95kg / 2.8kg |
| Mounts | PL/EF |
Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic Zoom Series — the lightest, most compact, and most affordable 2X anamorphic zoom lenses designed for S35 sensors is now available!
The Nanomorph LF 1.5X Anamorphic set is a professional-grade series of lenses designed to cover Large Format and Full Frame sensors, delivering a consistent 1.5x squeeze ratio.
Nanomorph anamorphic lens covers Super 35 sensors, weighing only <14 oz each. The constant 1.5x squeeze ratio retains anamorphic characteristics. Three flare options are provided: Amber/ Blue / Silver.
