{"product_id":"laowa-proteus-85mm-t2-2x-anamorphic-lens-amber-pl-mount","title":"Laowa Proteus 85mm T2 2X Anamorphic Lens (Amber) - PL Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eLaowa Proteus is the most affordable, high-performance professional 2X anamorphic lens for a Super 35 cine camera. This lens is with the optimized level of optical capability to support professional anamorphic productions. It is 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. Proteus delivers the striking beauty of painterly waterfall bokeh, less breathing, and signature flare.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6DMK5I-2nQo\" title=\"Introducing the Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic Series\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bolded\"\u003ePatented Anamorphic Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nLaowa 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eBoth 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. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bolded\"\u003eConstant 2X Squeeze Ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWith 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe 2X squeeze ratio yields an ultra-widescreen cinematic look which is wildly desired by the film industry.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe squeeze ratio remains constant at any focusing distance to avoid anamorphic mumps. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe round shape of the subject remains the same at different focuses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bolded\"\u003eLarge Aperture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eFeaturing a T2 aperture, the fast aperture supports filmmakers to shoot in low light conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eIt also creates a shallow depth of field with water fall-like focus roll-off.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bolded\"\u003eOutstanding Sharpness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eImpressive sharpness and contrast at wide-open, Laowa Proteus Series satisfies demanding film production requirements.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bolded\"\u003eClose Focusing Distance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eAble to focus at a min. distance of 55cm (21.6 inches) away from the object.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eCreating sharp close-up cinematic scenes at ease.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bolded\"\u003ePleasant Bokeh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eElliptical bokeh is produced in the out-of-focus area, which is a signature anamorphic character for the strong cinematic look.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eThe bokeh in 2X squeeze ratio is prominently thinner and longer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bolded\"\u003eFlare Colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eProvides classic sci-fi blue, warm and elegant amber and neutral silver flare colour options.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eThe flare of silver version will change colours according to the light source.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eDPs can choose the flare colours to set the right tone for the vibe of the scenes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eFlare colours are indicated on each lens body under the focal length.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bolded\"\u003eLow Focus Breathing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nBoth changes in the angle of view and framing are kept at minimum when adjusting the focus. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bolded\"\u003eUser-friendly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bolded\"\u003eCine Housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003e0.8 mod gear\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eBack focus adjustment \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eAvailable for metric or imperial scales Ø 105mm filter thread for more light entering\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eØ 114mm outer diameter \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eUnified gear position\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003e300° focus throw \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\n\t\u003cdiv\u003eLens support \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bolded\"\u003eSensor 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