Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic Zoom Series — the lightest, most compact, and most affordable 2X anamorphic zoom lenses designed for S35 sensors is now available!
They weigh only 1.5kg and measure just 19cm.Designed for effortless mobility, these compact lenses allow you to shoot in tight spaces and reduce overall payload, giving filmmakers the freedom to move without limitations.
The Proteus Zoom Series delivers a versatile 3.27x zoom range (26mm to 85mm), making it ideal for diverse shooting scenarios.
These lenses maintain sharp focus throughout the zoom range, enabling cinematographers to execute dynamic techniques such as crash zooms and dolly zooms with precision.
All this is achieved while preserving the distinctive 2x anamorphic squeeze, ensuring the signature cinematic look remains intact.
Filmmakers can adjust the focus with complete confidence without worrying about focus shift.
Whether capturing a grand scene at wide angle or a close-up at telephoto, the lens maintains in focus, ensuring that every detail of the image is accurate.
The PROTEUS Zoom series is designed for Super35+ sensors and have an image circle of Ø31.9mm, seamlessly support the usage of cameras such as RED V-Raptor in 7K 6:5 format and Alexa 35 in Open Gate 6:5 crop format.
The PROTEUS Zoom has a maximum T2.9 aperture,
providing excellent low-light performance and depth of field control,
allowing you to shoot with high-quality images even in low-light environments.
Smooth and natural transition from focused to out-of-focus areas, creating the beloved elliptical bokeh with an aesthetically shallow depth of field.
The Laowa Proteus Zooms maintain a constant 2x squeeze ratio, delivering the iconic widescreen anamorphic look sought after in cinema. Optimized for 4:3 and 6:5 sensors—common in professional cinema cameras—they produce a 2.66:1 or 2.4:1 image after de-squeezing. Filmmakers can use the full image or crop to the industry-standard 2.39:1 aspect ratio with minimal resolution loss, ensuring maximum flexibility in post-production.
The minimum focusing distance of the 26-45mm is 50cm (1'7'') and 45-85mm is 90cm (2'11'').
Filmmakers can create immersive close-ups shots while having the widescreen field of view.
| Name | Proteus 2X Anamorphic Zoom Lens Series |
| Format | S35 |
| Focal Length | 26-45mm / 45-85mm |
| Aperture Range | T2.9-22 |
| Angle Of View | 26mm : 89.8*45.1,45mm : 59.9*27 / 45mm : 59.9*27 85mm : 33.9*14.5 |
| Lens Structure | 21 elements in 15 groups / 20 elements in 14 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 11 |
| Focus Throw | 270° |
| Distance Scale | Metric & Imperial (Dual Scale) |
| Aperture Throw | 42° |
| Zoom Throw | 100° |
| Sensor Coverage | 21.6*18mm φ31.9 |
| Geer Mod | 0.8mm |
| Min. focusing Distance | 50cm |
| Max. Magnification | 0.15X / 0.11X |
| Filter Thread | Ø77mm |
| Front Diameter | Ø80mm |
| Dimensions | 189.5mm*Ø84.8mm / 193.5mm*Ø84.8mm |
| Weight | ~1533g / ~1495g (without the front cap and rear cap) |
| Mounts | PL(Free component for EF mount) |
Introducing Proteus 2X Anamorphic Flex Series – the unique 2X anamorphic set with a user-interchangeable flare feature. The series provides 4 different flare options to fit any production through the modular design.
The Laowa Proteus Series is the latest and the most accessible professional anamorphic series for Super 35 sensors with a 2X constant squeeze ratio.
