Laowa Proteus 2X (Blue Feet Anamorphic 2-Lens Kit (45mm & 85mm) for Arri PL/Canon EF Flare, Scale) Cine

Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic 2-Lens Kit (45mm & 85mm) PL/EF (Blue Flare, Feet Scale) LWAPR4585PB2PLEF

This kit combines the 45mm and 85mm from the Laowa Proteus series, a professional range of anamorphic lenses for Super35 sensors with a constant 2x squeeze and a T2 aperture on all focal lengths. They pair modern sharpness and well-controlled chromatic aberration even wide open with the classic anamorphic look: elliptical bokeh, longer and thinner than with 1.5x or 1.8x anamorphics, and characteristic flares, here the classic sci-fi blue flare. Focus breathing is low, so rack focus between subjects keeps the framing stable.

The lenses use a front anamorphic design with a squeeze held at 2x at every focus distance, so faces do not stretch ("anamorphic mumps"). On 4:3 and 6:5 sensors they give 2.66:1 or 2.4:1 after de-squeezing, with room to crop to 2.39:1. Super35+ coverage reaches 21.6 mm of sensor height, compatible with most Super35 cinema cameras including the ARRI ALEXA 35 and with some full-frame cameras; the lenses are also compatible with the Full Frame Expander. The cine housing has the same gear positions on all focal lengths, 0.8 mod gears for focus and aperture, a 300° focus throw, back focus adjustment with the lens on the camera, a 114 mm front diameter and 105 mm filter thread for common matte boxes. Each lens has the PL mount fitted, with an interchangeable EF mount and a lens support included. This version has a feet focus scale.

Key features

• Constant 2x anamorphic squeeze at all focus distances
• T2 aperture
• Super35+ coverage, compatible with ARRI ALEXA 35
• Blue flare
• Low focus breathing
• Unified gear position and 0.8 mod gears
• Back focus adjustment on camera
• PL mount with interchangeable EF mount included

Specifications

• Lenses: 45mm + 85mm
• Aperture: T2-T22
• Anamorphic squeeze: 2x (constant)
• Format: Super35+
• Image circle: 25.92 x 21.6 mm
• Optical design: 45mm 17 elements in 14 groups; 85mm 18 elements in 13 groups
• Aperture blades: 10
• Angle of view (h x v): 45mm 59.9° x 27°; 85mm 33.9° x 14.5°
• Minimum focus distance: 45mm 0.55 m; 85mm 0.82 m
• Focus / aperture rotation: 300° / 60°
• Gears: 0.8 mod
• Filter thread: ø105 mm
• Front diameter: ø114 mm
• Flange distance: ARRI PL 52 mm / Canon EF 44 mm
• Mount: ARRI PL (interchangeable Canon EF mount included)
• Flare: blue
• Focus scale: feet