Introducing Laowa Proteus - with the optimized level of optical capability to

support professional anamorphic productions. It is a series of anamorphic lenses with a constant 2X squeeze ratio. Built with reliable anamorphic glass and robust composition, the Proteus is a modern piece of art to deliver a vintage anamorphic look and unique character.

Patented Anamorphic Design

Laowa Proteus is comprised of anamorphic and spherical blocks, delivering modern image sharpness and vintage anamorphic characteristics including elliptical bokeh and signature flares at the same time.

Both anamorphic and spherical blocks are fixed, a front variable spherical glass is

added to achieve focus. Similar optical design is used in Vantage Hawks, Cooke

Anamorphic and Atlas Orion.

Constant 2X Squeeze Ratio

With a 2X squeeze ratio, you will have a 2.66:1 on a 4:3 sensor and a 2.4:1 on a 6:5 sensor after desqueeze. It provides room for cropping to a golden 2.39:1 aspect ratio. The 2X squeeze ratio yields an ultra-widescreen cinematic look which is wildly desired by the film industry. The squeeze ratio remains constant at any focusing distance to avoid anamorphic mumps.

Large Aperture

Featuring a T2 aperture, the fast aperture supports filmmakers to shoot in low-light conditions. It also creates a shallow depth of field with waterfall-like focus roll-off.

Outstanding sharpness

Impressive sharpness and contrast at wide-open, Laowa Proteus Series satisfies demanding film production requirements.

Close focusing distance

Able to focus at a min. distance of 55cm (21.6 inches) away from the object. Creating sharp close-up cinematic scenes at ease.

Pleasant Bokeh

Elliptical bokeh is produced in the out-of-focus area, which is a signature anamorphic character for the strong cinematic look. The bokeh in 2X squeeze ratio is prominently thinner and longer.

Flare Colours

Provides classic sci-fi blue, warm and elegant amber and neutral silver flare color options. The flare of the silver version will change colors according to the light source. DPs can choose the flare colors to set the right tone for the vibe of the scenes. Flare colors are indicated on each lens body under the focal length.

Low Focus Breathing

Both changes in the angle of view and framing are kept at minimum when adjusting the focus.

User-friendly Cine Housing

• 0.8 mod gear 

• Back focus adjustment

• Available for metric or imperial scales 

• Ø 105mm filter thread for more light entering

• Ø 114mm outer diameter 

• Unified gear position 

• 300° focus throw 

• Lens support

Sensor Coverage

Having a s35+ sensor coverage, Laowa Proteus supports the Alexa 35 sensor in 2.39:1 ratio and Red V-Raptor sensor in 7K 6:5 ANA. With a 1.4X full frame adaptor, Proteus can cover a full frame sensor with astonishing sharpness and image quality.