Laowa Proteus 2X (Silver Metric 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 (Silver Flare, Metric Scale) LWAPR4585PS2PLEFM

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 more neutral silver flare, whose tint changes with the light source. 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 metric focus scale.

Key features

• Constant 2x anamorphic squeeze at all focus distances
• T2 aperture
• Super35+ coverage, compatible with ARRI ALEXA 35
• Silver 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: silver
• Focus scale: metric