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Laowa Proteus Zoom 2X Anamorphic 26-45mm T2.9 - Blue - PL + EF

Regular price €7 361 EUR
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Laowa  |  SKU: 29LAOCINZ2645B

Laowa Proteus Zoom 2X Anamorphic 26-45mm T2.9 - Blue - PL + EF | Flexible framing for cinema

On a narrative set, a shot may need to shift from a medium frame to a tighter one without stopping to change lenses. The Laowa Proteus Zoom 2X Anamorphic 26-45mm T2.9 is an interchangeable cinema lens for video and filmmaking, with a 26-45mm zoom range to make those framing adjustments. Its anamorphic design is for crews shaping a widescreen image, while the blue version brings a blue flare character to consider as part of the look. The listed mount is Canon EF, and focus is manual, so it suits productions where the operator or focus puller is working deliberately rather than relying on autofocus. It’s a specialist tool for planned scenes, music videos and other shoots where the anamorphic look is part of the visual direction—not a general-purpose lens for quick, unattended filming.

Specialist Note

Having to interrupt a scene just to change framing is a nuisance this zoom can help avoid. I’d suggest it to a filmmaker planning controlled shots, especially dialogue coverage where a small focal-length adjustment can tighten the composition without a lens swap. The 2X anamorphic squeeze needs desqueezing for monitoring or post, so build that step into your workflow; it’s part of getting the intended widescreen image. The T2.9 maximum aperture gives you a defined exposure point to work from in a dim interior, though the available light still matters. Manual focus rewards careful marks and rehearsed pulls. The blue version also makes sense when blue flare is wanted as a deliberate visual accent.

Technical Specifications

  • Product kind: Interchangeable lens
  • Focal length: 26-45mm
  • Maximum aperture: T2.9
  • Lens type: Anamorphic
  • Mount: Canon EF
  • Focus: Manual Focus
  • Suitable for: Video, Filmmaking

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  • Condition
    New
  • Lens mount
    Canon EF
  • Focal length
    26, 45
  • Aperture
    2.9

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