Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic 28mm T2 - Blue (Feet)

The Laowa Proteus Series is the latest and the most accessible professional anamorphic series for Super 35 sensors with a 2X constant squeeze ratio. Features a universal T2 aperture, delivering excellent image quality and consistent classic anamorphic characteristics including elliptical bokeh and signature flares with blue, amber and silver options.

Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic 28mm T2 - Blue (Feet) Key Features:

• Unified Gear Position — All Proteus lenses can be switched quickly between focal lengths to work with the same set of gears.
• Back focus Adjustment Mechanism – Calibrating the back focus with the lens mounted on the camera directly without going through a tedious shimming process.
• 0.8 Mod Gear – For both aperture and focus gear to work with the pitching.
• Metric or Imperial Scale – Select your desired measurements for the focus ring.
• 300° Focus Throw — Support a finer and more accurate degree of change in focal distance.
• Lens Support — Included in the package.
• Ø 114mm Outer Diameter & Ø 105mm Filter Thread — Designed to accommodate common matte box or filters.

Expanded Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic 28mm T2 - Blue (Feet) Key Features:

Classic Anamorphic x Modern Quality

For the last 2 years, we have been working closely with cinematographers and taking their opinions seriously. We are able to adapt state-of-the-art technology, to provide classic anamorphic characters with remarkable image quality.   Regardless of the resolution or aspect ratio, the Laowa Proteus series can always support any kind of cinematic production.  

Patented Anamorphic Design

Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic Series adopted a front anamorphic design for a robust optical composition. It can deliver the image sharpness of modern quality while retaining the vintage look of anamorphic characteristics including elliptical bokeh and signature flares.

Constant 2X 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. With the precision in optical design, the 2X squeeze ratio can be achieved in any focus distance, maintaining the relative shape of the object and avoiding anamorphic mumps.

Large Aperture

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.

Outstanding Sharpness

The optical performance is fine-tuned to deliver excellent colour rendition and contrast. The Proteus Series can reproduce high image quality and sharpness even when shooting wide open, the chromatic aberration is also well-controlled.

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