Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm
Delivering a classic 2x anamorphic squeeze for S35+ sensors, this 20mm T2 prime stands out with its fast T2 aperture and interchangeable PL/EF mount system. Its relatively compact build for an anamorphic lens is paired with distinctive silver flare characteristics and a 10-blade iris for elliptical bokeh. This lens is best for indie filmmakers and cinematographers seeking a wide, characterful anamorphic look without the bulk or cost of larger-format 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
28 Overall Score
Price CA$6,851
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
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 | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 24-200mm | 16-50mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | T22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL/Canon EF | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2500 | 590 | 290 | 570 | 107 | 560 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm | 13.3 | 30.4 | 6.9 | 59.5 | 72.7 | 20.2 | 33.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 64.5 | 66.6 | 38.8 | 92.8 | 66 | 96.6 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.4 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.3 | 83.3 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.8 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 36.8 |
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