Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic 100mm T2 - Amber (Meters) (Lao-1

Overview of Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic 100mm T2 - Amber (Meters) (LAO-100P-A-PL)

The Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic 100mm T2 - Amber (Meters) (LAO-100P-A-PL) lens is a unique blending of modern-day features and classic design, providing a highly sought after cinematic quality. Trademarked characteristics such as elliptical bokeh and distinctive flare are resulted due to the incorporation of anamorphic and spherical lenses.

Technical Specifications and Features

Both the anamorphic and spherical groups in the lens are fixed, and focusing is achieved using a variable spherical front glass element, a design approach that mirrors the techniques used in Vantage Hawks, Cooke Anamorphic, and Atlas Orion. The lens's 2X compression ratio allows for decompressed 2.66:1 on a 4:3 sensor, and 2.4:1 on a 6:5 sensor. These features enable the cinematographer to crop an image ratio of 2.39:1, creating an ultra-wide cinematic appearance that is highly desirable in the filmmaking industry.

To prevent anamorphic distortion, the compression ratio remains steady at every focusing distance. The substantial T2-graded aperture illuminates and permits for filming in low-light conditions while simultaneously providing a sublime depth of field transitions from sharp to blurred. The lens is capable of focusing up to 99 cm from the subject, allowing for the creation of sharply defined close-up scenes.

The Laowa Proteus Series with superior sharpness and contrast attains film production need. In the out-of-focus region, an elliptical bokeh emerges, an indicative aspect of anamorphic lenses, ending up with robust cinematic visuals. Within the 2X compression ratio, the bokeh strands appear noticeably slender and elongated.

Flare Color Options

The Proteus range, like the Nanomorph range, comes in three different flare colors to cater to different film genres: classic sci-fi blue, warm and sophisticated amber, and neutral silver. The flare from the silver version changes its hue deeply upon the light source. This feature is indicated on every lens body under the focal length.

Details of Key Attributes

• Anamorphic design with a patent
• 2X constant compression ratio
• Exceptional Sharpness
• Oval Bokeh
• Mounting: Arri PL / Canon EF
• Focal length: 100mm
• Aperture range: T 2.0 - T22
• Field Angle: 29.1° x 21.6°
• Super 35-format
• Optical structure: 18 elements in 14 groups
• Aperture blades: 10
• Manual focusing
• Filter Size: Ø 105mm
• Dimensions: Ø 116 x 240mm
• Weight: 2.8kg
• Flare color: amber

Packaging Includes

1x Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic 100mm T2 lens - Amber (Meters) (LAO-100P-A-PL)