Laowa Proteus 85mm T2 2X Blue

Description

Laowa Proteus is the most affordable, high-performance professional 2X anamorphic lens for a Super 35 cine camera. This lens is with the optimized level of optical capability to support professional anamorphic productions. It is 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. Proteus delivers the striking beauty of painterly waterfall bokeh, less breathing, and signature flare.
THE PROTEUS
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.
Patented Anamorphic Design

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.
Constant 2X Squeeze Ratio
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 desqueeze. It provides room for cropping to a golden 2.39:1 aspect ratio.
Constant 2X Squeeze Ratio
The 2X squeeze ratio yields an ultra-widescreen cinematic look which is wildly desired by the film industry.
Constant 2X Squeeze Ratio
The squeeze ratio remains constant at any focusing distance to avoid anamorphic mumps.
The round shape of the subject remains the same at different focuses.
Large Aperture
Featuring a T2 aperture, the fast aperture supports filmmakers to shoot in low light conditions.
It also creates a shallow depth of field with water fall-like focus roll-off.
Outstanding Sharpness
Impressive sharpness and contrast at wide-open, Laowa Proteus Series satisfies demanding film production requirements.
Close Focusing Distance
Able to focus at a min. distance of 55cm (21.6 inches) away from the object.
Creating sharp close-up cinematic scenes at ease.
Pleasant Bokeh
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.
Flare Colours
Provides classic sci-fi blue, warm and elegant amber and neutral silver flare colour options.
The flare of silver version will change colours according to the light source.
DPs can choose the flare colours to set the right tone for the vibe of the scenes.
Flare colours are indicated on each lens body under the focal length.
Low Focus Breathing
Both changes in the angle of view and framing are kept at minimum when adjusting the focus.
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
Sensor Coverage
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 adaptor, Proteus can cover full frame sensor with astonishing sharpness and image quality.

Features:

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