Venus Laowa Proteus 28mm and 100mm T2 2x Anamorphic Cine 2-Lens Kit for PL/EF Blue Flare Meters

If you're in search of a professional-grade anamorphic lens kit that combines accessibility with exceptional performance, the Laowa Proteus 28mm and 100mm T2 2x Anamorphic Cine 2-Lens Kit for PL Mount/Canon EF is an ideal choice. This latest addition to the Laowa Proteus Series is specifically designed for Super 35 sensors, offering a constant 2X squeeze ratio that delivers the classic wide-screen anamorphic look coveted by filmmakers.

The series features eight focal lengths, each with a universal T2 aperture, ensuring consistent image quality and the classic anamorphic characteristics such as elliptical bokeh and signature flares. These flares are available in blue, amber, and silver options, allowing cinematographers to tailor the visual tone of their projects. The lenses support close-up shots with a minimum focusing distance of 48cm for the 28mm lens and 99cm for the 100mm lens, providing versatility in framing and storytelling.

The Laowa Proteus Series is equipped with a patented front anamorphic design, which combines modern image sharpness with a vintage aesthetic. The constant 2X squeeze ratio is meticulously crafted to work seamlessly with 4:3 or 6:5 sensors, common in professional cinema cameras, to produce a 2.66:1 or 2.4:1 image after de-squeeze. This allows filmmakers to use the footage in its entirety or crop to a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with minimal resolution loss.

With an iris range from T2 to T22, these lenses are adaptable to various lighting conditions, offering a ravishing shallow depth of field and organic focus roll-off that enhances the cinematic quality of your shots. The optical performance is fine-tuned for outstanding sharpness and color rendition, even when shooting wide open, with chromatic aberration well-controlled.

The Laowa Proteus lenses also feature low focus breathing, ensuring a subtle change in the angle of view when adjusting focus, which is crucial for dynamic scene depiction. With super 35+ sensor coverage, these lenses are compatible with some full-frame cameras and most Super 35 cameras, including the latest Arri Alexa 35.

Designed for ease of use, the Proteus lenses have a unified gear position, allowing quick switching between focal lengths without changing gear setups. The back focus adjustment mechanism simplifies calibration directly on the camera, eliminating the need for a tedious shimming process. The lenses also include a 0.8 mod gear for both aperture and focus, a 300-degree focus throw for precise adjustments, and a lens support system. The 114mm outer diameter and 105mm filter thread accommodate common matte boxes or filters, and users can choose between metric or imperial scale for the focus ring.

This comprehensive kit comes with a PL mount by default, with an interchangeable EF bayonet included, all housed in a durable hard case. Whether you're shooting a feature film or a short project, the Laowa Proteus 28mm and 100mm T2 2x Anamorphic Cine 2-Lens Kit offers the tools you need to achieve stunning cinematic results.