Proteus Lens 85mm T2-A Metric

Laowa Venus Optics Proteus 2X Anamorphic 85mm T2 Lens for Arri PL/Canon EF Amber Cine Scala Meter - (LWA85PA2PLEFM)

Laowa Proteus is currently the most affordable professional high performance 2X anamorphic lens series on the market, in Super 35 format.

Patented anamorphic design
2X constant compression ratio
Maximum aperture T2
Exceptional sharpness
Short focusing distance
Pleasant oval bokeh
Available with 3 flare colors: amber, blue or silver
Minimal Focus Breathing
Sturdy transport case
Full-frame coverage with 1.4X expander

° Patented anamorphic design
Laowa Proteus is composed of anamorphic and spherical groups, which simultaneously offer modern image sharpness and vintage anamorphic features, such as elliptical bokeh and characteristic flares.

° Constant anamorphic compression ratio
Both the anamorphic and spherical groups are fixed, To achieve focus, a variable front spherical glass is added.
A similar optical design is used in the Vantage Hawks, Cooke Anamorphic and Atlas Orion.
With a 2X compression ratio, you will have 2.66:1 on a 4:3 sensor and 2.4:1 on a 6:5 sensor after decompression.
This allows you to crop an aspect ratio of 2.39:1, offering an ultra-widescreen cinematic look that is highly sought after by the film industry.
The compression ratio remains constant at any focusing distance to avoid anamorphic distortion.

° Ultra bright aperture
Thanks to the T2's bright aperture, Proteus allows filmmakers to shoot in low-light conditions.
It also creates a shallow depth of field with a waterfall-like transition to out of focus.

° Crystal clear sharpness
With impressive sharpness and contrast even at maximum aperture, the Laowa Proteus series meets the needs of film production.

° Reduced minimum focusing distance
Capable of focusing as close as 55 cm (21.6 inches) from the object.
Easily create sharp, close-up cinematic scenes.

° Flare color options
The Proteus range, like the Nanomorph range, is available in three different flare colours, suitable for different film genres: the classic sci-fi blue, the warm and elegant amber and the neutral silver.
The flare of the silver version changes color depending on the light source.
Flare colors are indicated on each lens body under the focal length.

° User-friendly cinematic body
Ring mod 0.8
Collimation management
Available with metric or imperial scale
Diameter Ø 105 mm for greater light entry
External diameter of 114 mm
Long-travel focus ring: 300°
Lens holder