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

Laowa Proteus Flex 2X Anamorphic 45mm T2 PL/EF Metric Scale LWA45PFPLEFM

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".

The Flex version has a Proteus main body and four flare modules (amber, silver, blue and the new clear flare, which produces minimal horizontal flare for a cleaner look). The silver module is fitted by default; modules are screwed onto the main body and can be swapped by the user in about 10 minutes without further optical calibration. 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
• Four user-interchangeable flare modules: amber, silver, blue, clear
• 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
• Flare modules: silver (fitted), amber, blue, clear

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)