Laowa Proteus Zoom 26-45mm T2.9 2X Anamorphic S35 (Amber) PL + EF

Laowa Proteus Zoom 26-45 mm T2.9 2× Anamorphic S35 delivers authentic cinemascope on Super 35 sensors with a constant 2× squeeze and bright T2.9 across its 1.73× range. The Amber flare option paints warm horizontal streaks while safeguarding contrast. Native PL mechanics plus the included EF bayonet mount drop onto ALEXA 35, RED V-RAPTOR or ENG-style cine bodies for quick swaps.

Twenty-one elements in 15 groups project a 31.9 mm image circle. Edge sharpness, restrained distortion and minimal chromatic fringing keep VFX pipelines clean, while an 11-blade iris crafts oval bokeh. The parfocal build holds focus through the 100 ° zoom rotation, and breathing is scarcely visible—perfect for narrative push-ins. True cine spacing delivers 270 ° focus travel and 42 ° iris throw on 0.8 MOD gears.

On-set handling rivals primes: only 1.5 kg and 189.5 mm long (3.3 lb / 7.46 ″), it balances on shoulder rigs, Steadicam or compact gimbals. A front Ø80 mm with 77 mm filter thread enables matte-box-free builds. Close focus hits 0.50 m (19.7 ″), letting widescreen portraits pop. Optional RF, L, Z and E mounts plus the Laowa 1.4× expander extend compatibility to full-frame systems.

Match it with the Proteus 45–85 mm for seamless 26–85 mm coverage, or deploy it solo in virtual production, multi-cam streaming and news documentaries where the unmistakable 2× anamorphic character must move fast. View spans 89.8 ° at 26 mm and 59.9 ° at 45 mm, fully covering ALEXA 35 open-gate formats. Anti-reflective coatings tame flare; metre engravings stay legible near lamps; a support foot locks to 15 mm rails.