Laowa Proteus 35mm T2 2X Anamorphic S35 (Amber) PL + EF

Laowa Proteus 35 mm T2 2× Anamorphic is the gateway to natural widescreen on Super 35 and ALEXA 35 sensors. Its constant 2× squeeze preserves native resolution, yielding 2.66 : 1 from 4 : 3 or 2.4 : 1 from 6 : 5 frames with zero “mumps”. Amber-coated front cylinder paints warm flares without overpowering contrast, while the 17-element/14-group optical path maintains high micro-contrast across the 25.9 mm image circle. Horizontal FOV reaches 73 °, and advanced LD/ED glass keeps chromatic shift negligible even at T2.

T-stop T2–T22 supports exposures from dim interiors to sunlit exteriors. The 10-blade iris sculpts elongated, elliptical highlights that stay symmetrical thanks to negligible breathing. Close focus at 55 cm (21.7 in) lets crews pull dramatic foreground detail. With 73 ° horizontal FOV on S35+ the 35 mm frames wide establishing shots yet keeps straight lines honest. The 25.9 mm image circle fully covers ALEXA 35 4.6 K Open Gate, leaving reserve pixels for post-stabilisation.

Mechanics match modern workflows: 300 ° focus rotation with anti-play helicoid, engraved dual scales (ft / m), and industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears for extremely seamless FIZ handoff. Front diameter is 114 mm with a 105 mm filter thread, making clamp-on matte boxes or screw-in diopters straightforward. Barrel length is 182 mm (7.2 in) and mass 2.4 kg, ensuring balance on gimbals, dollies and Steadicam sleds without counterweight headaches.

Interchangeable PL and EF mounts ship with back-focus adjustment, so rental teams can swap bodies in seconds. Pair the lens with the optional 1.4× expander for full-frame coverage, or run native on RED V-RAPTOR 7 K 6 : 5 and ARRI Open Gate for sharp edges. From narrative cinema to multicam live broadcast, Laowa Proteus 35 mm T2 2× delivers the classic anamorphic aesthetic in a robust, weather-sealed housing ready for years of service, even in weather on remote sets.