Laowa Proteus Zoom 2X Anamorphic 45-85mm T2.9 - Amber - PL + EF
Laowa Proteus Zoom 2X Anamorphic 45-85mm T2.9 - Amber - PL + EF | Cinematic framing with zoom flexibility
Changing lenses to adjust your framing can interrupt a carefully planned film setup. This Laowa Proteus anamorphic zoom gives filmmakers a 45-85mm range in one lens, with a 2X anamorphic design for a widescreen image after de-squeezing in post. It’s made for video and filmmaking, particularly scenes where you want anamorphic framing but also need room to adjust shot size without swapping lenses. The T2.9 maximum aperture gives you a defined setting to work from when planning exposure, while manual focus suits a deliberate, hands-on approach to pulling focus. The zoom range covers both moderately wide views and tighter compositions, so it can serve for dialogue, controlled camera moves or changing shot sizes within a scene. Choose it when the anamorphic look and focal-length flexibility matter more than quick autofocus or a simple point-and-shoot workflow.
Specialist Note
A 2X anamorphic image needs de-squeezing in post, and manual focus calls for active attention; that extra planning is the trade-off for this lens’s distinctive format. I’d point it toward a filmmaker who can manage focus and prepare the edit workflow, rather than someone who needs fast automatic operation. For a dialogue scene, start around 45mm for a wider composition, then move toward 85mm for a tighter view without changing lenses. T2.9 is the maximum aperture, so it gives you a clear reference when setting exposure in a controlled interior. The 45-85mm range is the useful part here: it lets you adjust framing while keeping the anamorphic approach consistent.
Technical Specifications
- Product kind: Interchangeable lens
- Focal length: 45-85mm
- Maximum aperture: T2.9
- Lens type: Anamorphic
- Mount: Canon EF
- Focus: Manual Focus
- Suitable for: Video, Filmmaking
Laowa Proteus Zoom 2X Anamorphic 45-85mm T2.9 - Amber - PL + EF is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Laowa Proteus Zoom 2X Anamorphic 45-85mm T2.9 - Amber - PL + EF is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Condition
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Lens mountCanon EF
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Focal length45, 85
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Aperture2.9
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