Laowa Proteus 2X 100mm T2 blue flare, metric scale, anamorphic PL/EF

Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic 100mm T2 Cine Lens for Arri PL/Canon EF (Blue Flare, Metric Scale)

The Laowa Proteus series is a range of professional 2X anamorphic lenses for Super 35 sensors, with a constant 2X squeeze factor and T2 aperture across the range. The front-anamorphic design combines modern sharpness with the classic anamorphic look of oval bokeh and distinctive flares. This 100mm version has blue flare, with a classic sci-fi look, and a focus scale in metric.

The 2X squeeze is kept at every focusing distance, avoiding "anamorphic mumps"; on 4:3 and 6:5 sensors the full frame can be used after de-squeeze or cropped to 2.39:1. Focus breathing is low, and Super 35+ coverage up to 21.6 mm sensor height suits most Super 35 cameras including ARRI ALEXA 35; full frame is covered with the Laowa expander. The cine housing has the same gear position across the series, 0.8 mod gears for focus and iris, a 300° focus throw, back-focus adjustment on the camera, a 105 mm filter thread and 114 mm front diameter for standard matte boxes. The Arri PL mount is fitted, an interchangeable Canon EF mount and a lens support are included.

Key features

• Constant 2X anamorphic squeeze at all focus distances
• T2 maximum aperture
• Blue flare
• Low focus breathing
• Super 35+ coverage (ARRI ALEXA 35)
• Back-focus adjustment without shimming
• Uniform gear position across the series
• Arri PL mount plus interchangeable Canon EF mount

In the box

• 1 x Proteus 100mm T2 lens (Arri PL)
• 1 x Interchangeable Canon EF mount
• 1 x Lens support
• 1 x Hard case

Specifications

• Focal length: 100 mm
• T-stop range: T2 - T22
• Anamorphic squeeze: 2X
• Format: Super 35 (image circle 25.92 x 21.6 mm)
• Angle of view: 29.1° x 12.3°
• Optical construction: 18 elements in 14 groups
• Aperture blades: 10
• Minimum focusing distance: 99 cm
• Focus throw: 300°, aperture throw: 60°
• Focus scale: metric
• Gears: 0.8 mod
• Filter thread: 105 mm, front diameter 114 mm
• Dimensions: Ø116 x 240 mm
• Weight: approx. 2.8 kg
• Flare: blue
• Mount: Arri PL (flange 52 mm), interchangeable Canon EF mount included (flange 44 mm)