Venus Laowa Proteus 2-Lens Bundle with 35mm and 60mm T2 2x Anamorphic Cine Lens for PL Mount/Canon EF, Amber, Meter

Before you delve into the world of professional cinematography, consider the Laowa Proteus 2-Lens Bundle, a cutting-edge anamorphic lens series designed for Super 35 sensors. With a constant 2X squeeze ratio, this series offers four distinct focal lengths and a universal T2 aperture, ensuring superior image quality and the classic anamorphic characteristics that filmmakers crave, such as elliptical bokeh and signature flares.

Available in blue, amber, and silver options, the Laowa Proteus Series is designed to meet the dynamic needs of modern film sets, supporting close-up shots with a minimum focusing distance of 55cm. This series is the result of two years of collaboration with cinematographers, blending state-of-the-art technology with classic anamorphic features to deliver remarkable image quality.

The Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic Series boasts a patented front anamorphic design, providing a robust optical composition that combines the sharpness of modern lenses with the vintage appeal of anamorphic characteristics. The constant 2X squeeze ratio is delicately designed to deliver the classic wide-screen anamorphic look, working seamlessly with 4:3 or 6:5 sensors typically found in professional cinema cameras.

The large aperture of the Proteus series ranges from T2 to T22, accommodating all lighting conditions and creating a ravishing shallow depth of field at large apertures. The lenses render an organic waterfall focus roll-off in the background, a distinct anamorphic characteristic highly sought after in the film industry.

The Proteus Series stands out for its outstanding sharpness and excellent color rendition and contrast. Even when shooting wide open, these lenses reproduce high image quality with well-controlled chromatic aberration. The minimum focusing distance of 55cm allows for easy capture of super close-up shots, adding variety and cinematic vibes to your frames.

Compared to 1.5X or 1.8X Anamorphic lenses, the Proteus Series creates thinner and longer elliptical bokeh in the out-of-focus areas, enhancing the anamorphic look of your shots. Choose from classic sci-fi blue, warm amber, or neutral silver flare color options to set the tone for your film.

The Proteus lenses also feature low focus breathing, allowing for subtle changes in the angle of view when the focusing distance is altered. This supports filmmakers in depicting a scene by shifting the focus between subjects.

The Proteus lenses are designed for ease of use, with unified gear positions for quick switching between focal lengths, a back focus adjustment mechanism for direct calibration on the camera, and a 0.8 Mod Gear for both aperture and focus gear to work with the pitching. Choose your desired measurements for the focus ring with the option of metric or imperial scale.

The 300-degree focus throw supports a finer and more accurate change in focal distance, while the 114mm outer diameter and 105mm filter thread are designed to accommodate common matte boxes or filters. With a Super 35+ sensor coverage and the ability to cover up to 21.6mm sensor height, the entire series is compatible with some full-frame cameras and most Super 35 cameras, including the latest Alexa 35.