Venus Optics Laowa Proteus 2X 26-45mm T2.9 Anamorphic Cine Lens (Blue, PL Mount with Interchangeable EF Bayonet)
The Venus Optics Laowa Proteus 2X 26-45mm T2.9 Anamorphic Cine Lens (Blue, PL Mount with Interchangeable EF Bayonet) is a compact anamorphic zoom designed for Super 35 cameras, offering a versatile focal range for cinematic production. Its lightweight build makes it ideal for handheld shooting, gimbal work, and fast-paced setups where mobility is essential.
Featuring a 2x anamorphic squeeze, the lens delivers classic widescreen imagery with oval bokeh and characteristic flare, while maintaining consistent performance across the zoom range. When paired with the separately available Proteus 45-85mm zoom, the system expands to cover a wide 26–85mm focal range with an impressive 3.27x zoom ratio, providing flexibility for a variety of shooting scenarios.
Compact Design
The Proteus 26-45mm lens measures just 7.46" in length and weighs around 3.3 lb, providing a compact, portable form that makes it the lightest of available front anamorphic zooms.
Super 35+ Sensor Coverage
A 31.9mm image circle enables the Proteus 26-45mm zoom to cover a variety of Super 35 camera sensors, including ARRI ALEXA 35 Open Gate and RED V-RAPTOR 7K 6:5 formats.
Parfocal Design with Minimal Breathing
This parfocal lens maintains focus while zooming, letting you create various zoom effects. Optimal corner sharpness plus minimal breathing and distortion combine to create expressive images akin to the look of the Proteus Prime lenses.
Constant T2.9 Aperture
The Proteus zoom series maintains a T2.9 maximum aperture across the entire zoom range, ensuring optimal exposure and impressive sharpness, even in challenging lighting conditions.
Minimal Aberration
The Proteus zoom lenses offer superior optical performance without distracting color fringing, even when shooting at the maximum T2.9 aperture.
Blue Anamorphic Flare Color
Flare effects in blue create a sci-fi or vintage look that highlights the anamorphic style. One of three available options, the blue flare color, is indicated on the lens body.
Short Focus Distance
Use the short 19" close focus distance and T2.9 maximum aperture to create a shallower depth of field with a stronger sense of compression.
ARRI PL and Canon EF Mounts
This Proteus zoom includes a native ARRI PL mount that can be swapped out with the included Canon EF mount and separately available interchangeable Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, and L mounts.
Optional 1.4x Expander
Use this Proteus zoom with the separately available 1.4x expander to cover full-frame sensor cameras without any noticeable effect in resolution.
Smooth Focus Roll-Off
The 2x squeeze ratio renders an oval bokeh that gives an artistic touch, and the organic focus roll-off creates an appealing cinematic look.
77mm Filter Thread
Use the front thread to attach a 77mm filter directly to the lens, saving the weight of a matte box on your camera rig.
0.8 MOD Gears
Industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears are installed on the focus, iris, and zoom rings.
Focus Scales in Feet
Focus marks are marked on the lens body in feet.
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Venus Optics Laowa Proteus 2X 26-45mm T2.9 Anamorphic Cine Lens (Blue, PL Mount with Interchangeable EF Bayonet)
Venus Optics Laowa Proteus 2X 26-45mm T2.9 Anamorphic Cine Lens (Blue, PL Mount with Interchangeable EF Bayonet)
The Venus Optics Laowa Proteus 2X 26-45mm T2.9 Anamorphic Cine Lens (Blue, PL Mount with Interchangeable EF Bayonet) is a compact anamorphic zoom designed for Super 35 cameras, offering a versatile focal range for cinematic production. Its lightweight build makes it ideal for handheld shooting, gimbal work, and fast-paced setups where mobility is essential.
Featuring a 2x anamorphic squeeze, the lens delivers classic widescreen imagery with oval bokeh and characteristic flare, while maintaining consistent performance across the zoom range. When paired with the separately available Proteus 45-85mm zoom, the system expands to cover a wide 26–85mm focal range with an impressive 3.27x zoom ratio, providing flexibility for a variety of shooting scenarios.
Compact Design
The Proteus 26-45mm lens measures just 7.46" in length and weighs around 3.3 lb, providing a compact, portable form that makes it the lightest of available front anamorphic zooms.
Super 35+ Sensor Coverage
A 31.9mm image circle enables the Proteus 26-45mm zoom to cover a variety of Super 35 camera sensors, including ARRI ALEXA 35 Open Gate and RED V-RAPTOR 7K 6:5 formats.
Parfocal Design with Minimal Breathing
This parfocal lens maintains focus while zooming, letting you create various zoom effects. Optimal corner sharpness plus minimal breathing and distortion combine to create expressive images akin to the look of the Proteus Prime lenses.
Constant T2.9 Aperture
The Proteus zoom series maintains a T2.9 maximum aperture across the entire zoom range, ensuring optimal exposure and impressive sharpness, even in challenging lighting conditions.
Minimal Aberration
The Proteus zoom lenses offer superior optical performance without distracting color fringing, even when shooting at the maximum T2.9 aperture.
Blue Anamorphic Flare Color
Flare effects in blue create a sci-fi or vintage look that highlights the anamorphic style. One of three available options, the blue flare color, is indicated on the lens body.
Short Focus Distance
Use the short 19" close focus distance and T2.9 maximum aperture to create a shallower depth of field with a stronger sense of compression.
ARRI PL and Canon EF Mounts
This Proteus zoom includes a native ARRI PL mount that can be swapped out with the included Canon EF mount and separately available interchangeable Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, and L mounts.
Optional 1.4x Expander
Use this Proteus zoom with the separately available 1.4x expander to cover full-frame sensor cameras without any noticeable effect in resolution.
Smooth Focus Roll-Off
The 2x squeeze ratio renders an oval bokeh that gives an artistic touch, and the organic focus roll-off creates an appealing cinematic look.
77mm Filter Thread
Use the front thread to attach a 77mm filter directly to the lens, saving the weight of a matte box on your camera rig.
0.8 MOD Gears
Industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears are installed on the focus, iris, and zoom rings.
Focus Scales in Feet
Focus marks are marked on the lens body in feet.
Product Information
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Description
The Venus Optics Laowa Proteus 2X 26-45mm T2.9 Anamorphic Cine Lens (Blue, PL Mount with Interchangeable EF Bayonet) is a compact anamorphic zoom designed for Super 35 cameras, offering a versatile focal range for cinematic production. Its lightweight build makes it ideal for handheld shooting, gimbal work, and fast-paced setups where mobility is essential.
Featuring a 2x anamorphic squeeze, the lens delivers classic widescreen imagery with oval bokeh and characteristic flare, while maintaining consistent performance across the zoom range. When paired with the separately available Proteus 45-85mm zoom, the system expands to cover a wide 26–85mm focal range with an impressive 3.27x zoom ratio, providing flexibility for a variety of shooting scenarios.
Compact Design
The Proteus 26-45mm lens measures just 7.46" in length and weighs around 3.3 lb, providing a compact, portable form that makes it the lightest of available front anamorphic zooms.
Super 35+ Sensor Coverage
A 31.9mm image circle enables the Proteus 26-45mm zoom to cover a variety of Super 35 camera sensors, including ARRI ALEXA 35 Open Gate and RED V-RAPTOR 7K 6:5 formats.
Parfocal Design with Minimal Breathing
This parfocal lens maintains focus while zooming, letting you create various zoom effects. Optimal corner sharpness plus minimal breathing and distortion combine to create expressive images akin to the look of the Proteus Prime lenses.
Constant T2.9 Aperture
The Proteus zoom series maintains a T2.9 maximum aperture across the entire zoom range, ensuring optimal exposure and impressive sharpness, even in challenging lighting conditions.
Minimal Aberration
The Proteus zoom lenses offer superior optical performance without distracting color fringing, even when shooting at the maximum T2.9 aperture.
Blue Anamorphic Flare Color
Flare effects in blue create a sci-fi or vintage look that highlights the anamorphic style. One of three available options, the blue flare color, is indicated on the lens body.
Short Focus Distance
Use the short 19" close focus distance and T2.9 maximum aperture to create a shallower depth of field with a stronger sense of compression.
ARRI PL and Canon EF Mounts
This Proteus zoom includes a native ARRI PL mount that can be swapped out with the included Canon EF mount and separately available interchangeable Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, and L mounts.
Optional 1.4x Expander
Use this Proteus zoom with the separately available 1.4x expander to cover full-frame sensor cameras without any noticeable effect in resolution.
Smooth Focus Roll-Off
The 2x squeeze ratio renders an oval bokeh that gives an artistic touch, and the organic focus roll-off creates an appealing cinematic look.
77mm Filter Thread
Use the front thread to attach a 77mm filter directly to the lens, saving the weight of a matte box on your camera rig.
0.8 MOD Gears
Industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears are installed on the focus, iris, and zoom rings.
Focus Scales in Feet
Focus marks are marked on the lens body in feet.
