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

Where cinematic quality meets modern technology, the Laowa Proteus 2-Lens Bundle with 35mm and 60mm T2 2x Anamorphic Cine Lens for PL Mount/Canon EF, Blue, Meter stands as a testament to superior lens design. This bundle, part of the latest Laowa Proteus Series, is specifically engineered for Super 35 sensors, offering a constant 2X squeeze ratio across all focal lengths.

The Laowa Proteus Series lenses are renowned for their universal T2 aperture, which ensures excellent image quality and consistent classic anamorphic characteristics. These include the signature elliptical bokeh and distinctive flares available in blue, amber, and silver options. With a minimum focusing distance of 55cm, these lenses are adept at capturing detailed close-up shots, adding versatility to your filmmaking toolkit.

Over the past two years, Laowa has collaborated closely with cinematographers, incorporating their feedback to blend state-of-the-art technology with classic anamorphic characters. The result is the Laowa Proteus series, capable of supporting any cinematic production, regardless of resolution or aspect ratio.

The Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic Series features a patented front anamorphic design, delivering modern image sharpness while preserving the vintage appeal of anamorphic characteristics. The constant 2X squeeze ratio is delicately designed to enhance the classic wide-screen anamorphic look for cinema use. This ratio works seamlessly with 4:3 or 6:5 sensors, typically found in professional cinema cameras, to deliver a 2.66:1 or 2.4:1 image after de-squeeze.

The iris of these lenses ranges from T2 to T22, supporting filming in diverse lighting conditions and meeting dynamic on-set needs. The large aperture can create a ravishing shallow depth of field, while the lenses can render an organic waterfall focus roll-off in the background, a distinct anamorphic characteristic highly sought after in the film industry.

The Proteus Series lenses are fine-tuned for outstanding sharpness, excellent color rendition, and contrast. Even when shooting wide open, these lenses maintain high image quality and well-controlled chromatic aberration.

The Proteus Series lenses also offer a unique aesthetic advantage with their ability to create thin, elongated elliptical bokeh in out-of-focus areas, providing a more pronounced anamorphic look to your shots. With classic sci-fi blue, warm amber, and neutral silver flare color options, you can choose the right flare color to set the tone for your film.

The Proteus lenses 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 focus between subjects.

Ease of use is a key feature of the Proteus lenses, with unified gear positions, back focus adjustment mechanisms, 0.8 Mod Gear for both aperture and focus gear, and a choice of metric or imperial scale for the focus ring. The 300-degree focus throw supports a finer and more accurate degree of change in focal distance, while the 114mm outer diameter and 105mm filter thread are designed to accommodate common matte boxes or filters.

With Super 35+ sensor coverage and compatibility with some full-frame cameras and most Super 35 cameras, including the latest Alexa 35, the Laowa Proteus 2-Lens Bundle with 35mm and 60mm T2 2x Anamorphic Cine Lens for PL Mount/Canon EF, Blue, Meter is a versatile addition to any filmmaker's gear collection.