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

Take your cinematography to the next level with the Laowa Proteus 60mm T2 2x Anamorphic Cine Lens for PL Mount/Canon EF, Amber, Meter. This lens is part of the Laowa Proteus Series, a cutting-edge collection designed specifically for Super 35 sensors, offering a constant 2X squeeze ratio across all focal lengths.

The Laowa Proteus 60mm T2 lens is renowned for its universal T2 aperture, which ensures superior image quality and consistent anamorphic characteristics. These include the much sought-after elliptical bokeh and signature flares, available in blue, amber, and silver options.

This lens is designed with modern cinematographers in mind, supporting close-up shots with a minimum focusing distance of 55cm. This feature allows for dynamic framing and storytelling, adding depth and cinematic vibes to your shots.

The Laowa Proteus 60mm T2 lens is the result of two years of collaboration with professional cinematographers. By incorporating state-of-the-art technology, it delivers classic anamorphic characteristics with exceptional image quality, making it a versatile choice for any cinematic production.

The patented front anamorphic design of the Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic Series ensures robust optical composition. This design allows the lens to deliver modern image sharpness while retaining the vintage look of anamorphic characteristics.

The lens features a constant 2X squeeze ratio, delicately designed to exemplify the classic wide-screen anamorphic look for cinema use. It works seamlessly with 4:3 or 6:5 sensors, delivering a 2.66:1 or 2.4:1 image after de-squeeze. This precision in optical design ensures the 2X squeeze ratio can be achieved at any focus distance, maintaining the relative shape of the object and avoiding anamorphic mumps.

The iris of the Laowa Proteus 60mm T2 lens ranges from T2 to T22, supporting filming in all light conditions. This large aperture allows for a ravishing shallow depth of field, creating an organic waterfall focus roll-off in the background, a distinct anamorphic characteristic highly desired in the film industry.

The optical performance of the Proteus Series is fine-tuned to deliver excellent color rendition and contrast. Even when shooting wide open, the lens reproduces high image quality and sharpness, with well-controlled chromatic aberration.

The Laowa Proteus 60mm T2 lens also offers flare color options in classic sci-fi blue, warm and elegant amber, and neutral silver. These options allow cinematographers to choose the right flare color to set the tone for their film.

The Proteus lenses feature a subtle change in the angle of view when the focusing distance is altered, supporting filmmakers in depicting a scene by shifting the focus between subjects. With a unified gear position, back focus adjustment mechanism, and a 300-degree focus throw, the Laowa Proteus 60mm T2 lens is designed for ease of use and precision.

With a super 35+ sensor coverage and the ability to cover up to 21.6mm sensor height, the entire Proteus series is compatible with some full-frame cameras and most Super 35 cameras, including the latest Alexa 35. This makes the Laowa Proteus 60mm T2 lens a versatile and valuable addition to any filmmaker's toolkit.