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

Laowa Proteus 26-45 mm T2.9 2X Anamorphic S35 (Silver) – PL + EF is a compact front-anamorphic zoom for Super 35+ sensors. The constant 2X squeeze preserves horizontal resolution, outputting 2.39:1 scope from a single lens. Its 26-45 mm range (≈ 40-70 mm full-frame equivalent) illuminates a Ø31.9 mm circle—enough for ARRI ALEXA 35 OG and RED V-RAPTOR 7K. At just 189.5 mm long and 1.53 kg it balances naturally on gimbals, drones or shoulder rigs.

Precision parfocal optics hold focus throughout the zoom, and breathing is negligible. The fast T2.9–T22 aperture plus an 11-blade iris yields pronounced oval bokeh with smooth fall-off. Horizontal FOV reaches 89.8 °×45.1 ° at 26 mm and narrows to 59.9 °×27 ° at 45 mm. A 0.50 m minimum focus enables immersive wides without diopters, while the signature silver flare streak adds cinematic energy without a blue cast.

Front geometry mirrors the Proteus primes: 80 mm OD, 77 mm filter, clip-on ready. Focus rotation spans 270 °, zoom 100 °, iris 42 °, all on 0.8 MOD gears for wireless FIZ. Back-focus adjustment keeps witness marks true after swapping between ARRI PL and the supplied Canon EF bayonet. Pairing with Laowa’s 1.4× expander lets crews step into full-frame capture yet keep the 2× character, future-proofing kits as formats evolve.

Colour and contrast match across the Proteus family, easing LUT work on multi-lens shoots. Weighing only 3.37 lb, the lens rides comfortably on Steadicam, car mounts or handheld builds. Internal seals curb dust ingress and the hard-anodised barrel resists scratches on demanding sets. Laowa Proteus 26-45 mm T2.9 is the practical gateway to Scope aesthetics for crews needing speed, reliability and uncompromised optical personality.