Laowa Proteus 28mm T2 2X Anamorphic S35 (Amber) PL + EF

Laowa Proteus 28 mm T2 2× Anamorphic S35 (Amber) PL + EF targets cinematographers seeking full-blooded anamorphic presence on Super 35 sensors with modern optical reliability. Its constant 2× squeeze yields a 2.66:1 frame when de-squeezed from 4:3, holding subject geometry stable across the track.

A fast T2 iris with 10 blades offers tasteful separation and comfortable exposure under limited lighting, while the patent-sealed front cylindrical block and 17-element/15-group layout keep corner acuity tight along the wide 85.6 ° × 42.2 °field. The amber flare coating paints warm horizontal streaks and elongated oval bokeh without veiling contrast.

Coverage reaches Ø33 mm (image-circle 25.9 mm) and, with the 1.4 × expander, extends to full-frame. Minimum focus of 0.48 m (1 ft 7 in) lets crews push for immersive foregrounds, and the 300 ° focus throw on 0.8 MOD gears delivers silky, repeatable pulls; iris travel is a precise 60 °, free of click-stops. The unified housing holds a native PL bayonet with shim-matched EF adapter. Core dimensions—Ø119.6 × 182 mm, 2.5 kg—sit naturally on gimbals, Steadicam sleds and remote heads. A solid 3/8-16 support foot plus Ø114 mm front (internal Ø105 mm filter) simplifies matte-box work.

Low focus breathing, consistent colour matching within the Proteus set, and robust anodised-aluminium construction make the 28 mm the workhorse wide for narrative features, commercials and multicam live broadcasts on ALEXA 35, RED V-RAPTOR, Sony BURANO or any S35 rig. Gear standards: M0.8 focus and iris; backlash-free helicoid; no electronics for perfect signal isolation. Compatible cameras include URSA Mini 12 K and KOMODO-X. In fitted hard case plus !