Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm
A fast T2 aperture and classic 2x anamorphic squeeze deliver pronounced elliptical bokeh and a wide cinematic field of view on S35 sensors. Its interchangeable PL/EF mount and user-swappable amber, blue, silver, or clear flare modules offer uncommon creative flexibility for a lens in this class. This lens is best for indie filmmakers and cinematographers seeking authentic anamorphic character without the rental cost of vintage glass.
Focal length 20mm
Aperture T22
Mount Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL/Canon EF
Weight 2500 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
27 Overall Score
Price CA$6,851
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Specifications
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Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 20 |
| Focal Length Max | 20 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 15 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | T22 |
| Min Aperture | T2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL/Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 105 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 480 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20mm | 16-300mm | 50-200mm | 28-75mm | 18-140mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | T22 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL/Canon EF | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 2500 | 615 | 655 | 550 | 100 | 116 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | linear motor | VXD | Silent Wave Motor | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm | 14.6 | 38.3 | 5.1 | 53 | 68.9 | 24.5 | 34.1 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 99.6 | 99 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 88.3 | 96.3 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.9 | 86.4 | 63.2 | 84.8 | 91.2 | 84.1 | 78.5 | 35.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.9 | 75.5 | 95.5 | 27.9 | 82.4 | 77.5 | 96.4 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 92.5 |
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