Introducing Laowa Proteus - with the optimized level of optical capability to support professional anamorphic productions.
It is a series of anamorphic lenses with a constant 2X squeeze ratio. Built with reliable anamorphic glass and robust composition, the Proteus is a modern piece of art to deliver a vintage anamorphic look and unique character.
3 Flares - Amber, Blue & Silver
2 Mounts - The lens is defaulted with a PL mount and supplied with a Canon EF bayonet.
2 Scales - Meters, Feet
Key Features:
Patented anamorphic design
2X constant squeeze ratio
T2 Large Aperture
Outstanding sharpness
Close-focusing distance
Pleasant oval bokeh
Amber, blue & silver flare colors
Low Focus-breathing
User-friendly cine housing
full-frame coverage with 1.4X extender
Laowa Proteus is comprised of anamorphic and spherical blocks, delivering modern image sharpness and vintage anamorphic characteristics including elliptical bokeh and signature flares at the same time. Both anamorphic and spherical blocks are fixed, a front variable spherical glass is added to achieve focus. Similar optical design is used in Vantage Hawks, Cooke Anamorphic and Atlas Orion.
With a 2X squeeze ratio, you will have a 2.66:1 on a 4:3 sensor and a 2.4:1 on a 6:5 sensor after de-squeeze. It provides room for cropping to a golden 2.39:1 aspect ratio.
Having a s35+ sensor coverage, Laowa Proteus supports the Alexa 35 sensor in 2.39:1 ratio and Red V-Raptor sensor in 7K 6:5 ANA. With 1.4X full frame expander, Proteus can cover full frame sensor with astonishing sharpness and image quality.
Featuring a T2 aperture, the fast aperture supports filmmakers to shoot in low-light conditions. It also creates a shallow depth of field with waterfall-like focus roll-off.
Impressive sharpness and contrast at wide-open, Laowa Proteus Series satisfies demanding film production requirements. Able to focus at a min. distance of 55cm (21.6 inches) away from the object, creating sharp close-up cinematic scenes at ease.
Elliptical bokeh is produced in the out-of-focus area, which is a signature anamorphic character for the strong cinematic look. The bokeh in 2X squeeze ratio is prominently thinner and longer.
Provides classic sci-fi blue, warm and elegant amber and neutral silver flare color options.
The flare of silver version will change colors according to the light source. DPs can choose the flare colors to set the right tone for the vibe of the scenes. Flare colors are indicated on each lens body under the focal length.
User-friendly Cine Housing:
0.8 mod gear
Back focus adjustment
Available for metric or imperial scales
Ø 105mm filter thread for more light entering
Ø 114mm outer diameter
Unified gear position
300° focus throw
Lens support