Laowa Proteus 26-45mm T2.9 2x S35 Overview
2x Anamorphic Zoom
Lightweight and compact, the Laowa Proteus 26-45mm T2.9 2x S35 Anamorphic Zoom from Venus Optics covers Super 35 sensors and is ideal for handheld, stabilizer use, and fast setups. Combined with the separately available Proteus 45-85mm zoom, the two lenses provide a wide, versatile 26-85mm range and a 3.27x zoom ratio.
Compact Design
The Proteus 26-45mm lens measures just 18.9 cm in length and weighs around 1.49 kg, providing a compact, portable form that makes it the lightest of available front anamorphic zooms.
Super 35+ Sensor Coverage
A 31.9mm image circle enables the Proteus 26-45mm zoom to cover a variety of Super 35 camera sensors, including ARRI ALEXA 35 Open Gate and RED V-RAPTOR 7K 6:5 formats.
Parfocal Design with Minimal Breathing
This parfocal lens maintains focus while zooming, letting you create various zoom effects. Optimal corner sharpness plus minimal breathing and distortion combine to create expressive images akin to the look of the Proteus Prime lenses.
Constant T2.9 Aperture
The Proteus zoom series maintains a T2.9 maximum aperture across the entire zoom range, ensuring optimal exposure and impressive sharpness, even in challenging lighting conditions.
Minimal Aberration
The Proteus zoom lenses offer superior optical performance without distracting color fringing, even when shooting at the maximum T2.9 aperture.
Short Focus Distance
Use the short 48 cm close focus distance and T2.9 maximum aperture to create a shallower depth of field with a stronger sense of compression.
ARRI PL and Canon EF Mounts
This Proteus zoom includes a native ARRI PL mount that can be swapped out with the included Canon EF mount and separately available interchangeable Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, and L mounts.
Optional 1.4x Expander
Use this Proteus zoom with the separately available 1.4x expander to cover full-frame sensor cameras without any noticeable effect in resolution.
Smooth Focus Roll-Off
The 2x squeeze ratio renders an oval bokeh that gives an artistic touch, and the organic focus roll-off creates an appealing cinematic look.
77mm Filter Thread
Use the front thread to attach a 77mm filter directly to the lens, saving the weight of a matte box on your camera rig.
0.8 MOD Gears
Industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears are installed on the focus, iris, and zoom rings.
Laowa Proteus 26-45mm T2.9 2x S35 Specifications
Key Specs
| Focal Length | 26 to 45mm |
| Maximum Aperture | T2.9 |
| Lens Mount | ARRI PL, Canon EF Cinema |
| Lens Format Coverage | Super35/APS-C |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Electronic Communication | No |
Aperture
| Maximum Aperture | T2.9 |
| Minimum Aperture | T22 |
Mount & Format
| Lens Mount | ARRI PL, Canon EF Cinema |
| Interchangeable Mount | Yes |
| Horizontal Squeeze (Anamorphic) | 2x |
| Lens Format Coverage | Super35/APS-C |
| Image Circle | 31.9 mm |
| Angle of View (Super 35) | Horizontal: 89.8 to 59.9° |
Focus & Zoom
| Optical Design | 21 Elements in 15 Groups |
| Zoom Ratio | 1.73x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | From Camera Sensor: 50 cm |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Physical
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Gear Standard | Zoom: 0.8 MOD, Focus: 0.8 MOD, Iris: 0.8 MOD |
| Gear Rotation | Focus: 270°, Zoom: 100°, Iris: 42° |
| Electronic Communication | No |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Diameter (Front) | 80 mm |
| Length | 189.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
What's in the box
- 1 x Laowa Proteus 26-45mm T2.9 2x S35 Anamorphic Zoom
- 1 x ARRI PL Mount
- 1 x Canon EF Mount
- 1 x Front Cap
- 1 x Rear Cap
- 1 x Hard Case
- Barcode: 78982
- UPC Barcode: 6940486709650
- Supplier Code: VE2645ZOOMPLEFSM