Laowa Proteus 85mm T2 2X Anamorphic S35 (Blue) PL + EF

Laowa Proteus 85 mm T2 2X Anamorphic S35 (Blue) brings authentic widescreen to Super35 sensors. 25.9 mm image circle covers ALEXA 35 and RED V-RAPTOR; constant 2X squeeze outputs 2.66 : 1 from 4 : 3 or 2.4 : 1 from 6 : 5, leaving space to crop to 2.39 : 1. Fast T2 and signature blue flare supply vivid streaks for neon, concerts and sci-fi. Ten-blade iris sculpts oval bokeh; optical breathing is minimal and squeeze accuracy holds at every distance. Medium-tele 33.9° horizontal view flatters portraits while isolating foreground. 

The optical block—18 elements in 13 groups—maintains edge-to-edge MTF. Minimum focus is 0.82 m, delivering tight close-ups without dioptres. Engraved feet/metric scales span a wide 300° focus rotation; 0.8 MOD gearing matches standard FIZ motors. The iris ring offers 60° travel for precise T-stop pulls. Internal focusing keeps the 114 mm front static, protecting gimbal balance. A 105 mm filter thread sits behind clip-on matte-box clamps. Barrel length 240 mm, Ø116 mm, mass 2.95 kg—comfortable on 15 mm LWS rigs. 

Mechanically, Proteus primes share identical gear positions for rapid swaps. The lens ships with interchangeable PL and EF mounts; captive screws and stainless shims permit field changes in minutes. On-board back-focus adjustment speeds calibration after sensor, shim or filter changes. For VistaVision capture, a 1.4× expander lifts coverage to 36 mm at a one-stop penalty. Colour, flare and breathing match the 28-100 mm set, simplifying multi-camera work. From narrative drama through live streaming to XR stages, Laowa Proteus 85 mm T2 offers consistent anamorphic character, reliable mechanics and accessible pricing. Layer-indexed focus marks remain legible, and multi-layer AR coatings restrain chroma fringes even against LED walls HD.