Laowa Proteus 2X 45mm T2 silver flare, metric scale, anamorphic PL/EF

Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic 45mm T2 PL/EF Silver Flare Metric Scale LWA45PS2PLEFM

The Laowa Proteus 45mm T2 belongs to the Proteus 2X Anamorphic series, a range of professional anamorphic lenses for Super35 sensors with a constant 2x squeeze and T2 aperture across all focal lengths. The front anamorphic design combines modern sharpness and contrast, even wide open, with the classic anamorphic look: elongated elliptical bokeh, characteristic flares and a gradual focus fall-off. On 4:3 and 6:5 sensors it gives 2.66:1 or 2.4:1 after de-squeeze, which can be cropped to 2.39:1 with minimal loss; the squeeze stays the same at every focus distance, avoiding "anamorphic mumps".

This version has the more neutral silver flare, whose tint changes with the light source; the series is also available with blue, amber and silver flare. Focus breathing is low, so rack focus keeps the framing stable. The cine housing has the same gear positions on all Proteus lenses, 0.8 mod focus and iris gears, a 300° focus throw with metric scale, back focus adjustment and a 114 mm front with 105 mm filter thread for common matte boxes. The PL mount is fitted and an interchangeable Canon EF mount is included.

Key features

• Front anamorphic optical design
• Constant 2X squeeze at any focus distance
• T2-T22 aperture across the series
• Silver flare
• Super35+ coverage (up to 21.6 mm sensor height, e.g. ARRI ALEXA 35)
• Full-frame coverage with the Laowa 1.4x Full Frame Expander
• Low focus breathing
• Uniform gear positions across the series, 0.8 mod gears
• 300° focus throw
• Back focus adjustment with the lens on the camera
• 114 mm front diameter, 105 mm filter thread

In the box

• 1 x Laowa Proteus lens with PL mount
• 1 x Interchangeable Canon EF mount
• 1 x Lens support
• 1 x Hard case

Specifications

• Focal length: 45mm
• Aperture range: T2-T22
• Angle of view: 59.9° x 27°
• Image circle: 25.92 x 21.6 mm
• Anamorphic squeeze: 2X
• Format: Super35+
• Optical design: 17 elements in 14 groups
• Aperture blades: 10
• Flange distance: Arri PL 52 mm / Canon EF 44 mm
• Ring rotation: focus 300°, aperture 60°
• Minimum focus distance: 0.55 m
• Focus scale: metric
• Focus: manual, 0.8 mod gears
• Filter thread: ø105 mm
• Front diameter: ø114 mm
• Mount: Arri PL (interchangeable Canon EF mount included)