Venus Laowa Proteus 35mm T2 2x Anamorphic Cine Lens for PL/EF, Blue, Meter

You'll find the Laowa Proteus 35mm T2 2x Anamorphic Cine Lens for PL Mount/Canon EF, Blue, Meter to be the epitome of professional anamorphic lenses. This lens is part of the latest Laowa Proteus Series, specifically designed for Super 35 sensors, and offers a constant 2X squeeze ratio across all four focal lengths in the series. The universal T2 aperture ensures excellent image quality, while the lens's unique characteristics, such as elliptical bokeh and signature flares, are available in blue, amber, and silver options. The lens also supports close-up shots with a minimum focusing distance of 55cm, providing flexibility and variety in framing for storytelling. The Laowa Proteus 35mm lens is a product of two years of collaboration with cinematographers, resulting in a lens that combines classic anamorphic characters with state-of-the-art technology for remarkable image quality. This lens can support any cinematic production, regardless of resolution or aspect ratio. The patented front anamorphic design of the Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic Series ensures a robust optical composition, delivering modern image sharpness while retaining the vintage look of anamorphic characteristics. The constant 2X squeeze ratio is delicately designed to exemplify the classic wide-screen anamorphic look for cinema use, working comfortably with 4:3 or 6:5 sensors. The large aperture ranges from T2 to T22, supporting filming in all light conditions and satisfying dynamic on-set needs. The lens can render 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. The lens can reproduce high image quality and sharpness even when shooting wide open, with well-controlled chromatic aberration. The Proteus Series lenses also offer a low focus breathing feature, allowing for a subtle change 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 with unified gear positions, allowing for quick switching between focal lengths. The back focus adjustment mechanism allows for calibrating the back focus with the lens mounted on the camera directly, eliminating the need for a tedious shimming process. The lens also features a 300-degree focus throw, supporting a finer and more accurate degree of change in focal distance. With a 114mm outer diameter and 105mm filter thread, the lens is designed to accommodate common matte box or filters. Finally, the Laowa Proteus 35mm lens offers a Super 35+ sensor coverage and can cover up to 21.6mm sensor height, making it compatible with some full-frame cameras and most Super 35 cameras, including the latest Alexa 35.