Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic (Silver Flare)

A compact 2-lens anamorphic set with a constant 2× squeeze and a consistent T2 across both focal lengths. This Silver Flare pairing (35mm + 60mm) gives oval bokeh, low focus breathing and a long 300° focus throw for controlled pulls. The Silver version keeps streaks neutral and can shift colour depending on the light source, which makes it a useful “default” anamorphic flavour.

Overview

  • 2× constant squeeze for classic anamorphic framing and bokeh.
  • T2 max aperture on both lenses (35mm + 60mm).
  • Silver Flare look: neutral streaks; flare colour can shift with the source.
  • Low focus breathing and unified cine mechanics (0.8 mod gears, back focus adjustment).
  • 300° focus rotation for precise marks.
  • Standardised fronts: 105mm.
  • Available in PL or EF.

Use Cases

  • Wider anamorphic frames where you still want obvious 2× cues and controlled streaks.
  • Projects that need neutral flare that won’t dictate the palette.
  • Handheld/dolly work where low breathing helps keep compositions stable.
Focal Length Aperture Close focus Front Diameter Weight
35mm T2 55 cm | 1’10” 105 mm 2.4 Kg
60mm T2 70 cm | 2’4″ 105 mm 2.4 Kg

 

Monitor with 2× de-squeeze.
Add a 2.39:1 frame line so you’re composing for delivery, not the squeezed image.

Silver flare control.
Treat Silver as “neutral”: it plays nicely with mixed practicals. If streaks get too present, flag the lens edge and avoid grazing sources.

Use dioptres when you need tighter detail.
35mm focuses to 0.55m; 60mm to 0.7m – a dioptre is the quickest way to push closer while keeping the anamorphic feel consistent.

Exploit the long focus throw.
300° is there to be used – mark pulls and let the mechanics do the work, especially at T2.