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

Laowa Proteus 28 mm T2 2X Anamorphic S35 (Silver Flare, PL+EF mount) offers a constant 2×squeeze over a 300°arc, outputting 2.66 : 1 on 4 : 3 and 2.4 : 1 on 6 : 5 frames. Its Super 35+ image circle (Ø 25.9 mm) fully covers ARRI ALEXA 35 and RED V-RAPTOR sensors, and an optional 1.4× expander opens the door to full-frame capture. Neutral silver flare coating preserves highlight colour, free from the blue or amber tint of other versions.

Optics employ 17 elements / 15 groups that tame chromatic smear and veiling glare. A bright T2 pupil supports low-key sets, while the 10-blade diaphragm closes steplessly to T22. Field of view hits 85.6° H / 42.2° V with minimal stretch. 0.48 m minimum focus delivers elongated oval bokeh and controlled focus breathing. Low distortion keeps straight lines true.

Cine housing matches every Proteus prime: twin 0.8 MOD gears in unified positions, a stainless PL shank with tool-free Canon EF swap, and Ø114 mm front compatible with clip-on matte boxes plus 105 mm filter thread. Dimensions read 119 × 182.8 mm at 2.4 kg, balanced for Ronin 2 or telescopic cranes. An internal back-focus ring speeds collimation; the focus barrel swings a full 300°, laser-engraved in metres and feet. Stainless fasteners shrug off harsh climates.

From premium streaming drama to multi-cam concerts, the 28 mm anchors wide master shots with neutral flare and crisp micro-contrast. Identical T-stop, gear mapping and colour across the Proteus family cut re-rigging and grading time. Laowa Proteus 28 mm T2 2X is the cost-efficient path to professional 2× anamorphic for cinema, broadcast TV or virtual production. Pair it with the 45 mm or 60 mm siblings and your rig keeps the same centre-of-gravity and rod spacing—essential when lens swaps happen in seconds. Footage de-squeezes natively in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro, accelerating delivery.