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
26 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average build (5th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
The proof
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 | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-70mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm |
| Max Aperture | T22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL/Canon EF | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Canon RF | L-Mount | Nikon F |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 2500 | 615 | 92 | 495 | 413 | 59 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | AF-S |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic 20mm T2 20mm | 15.3 | 37.8 | 4.9 | 53 | 67.9 | 24.2 | 34 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.7 | 84.3 | 57.9 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 77 | 99.6 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 77 | 99.2 | 80.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.5 | 86.2 | 67.2 | 77.4 | 84.4 | 83.8 | 77.4 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.7 | 77.9 | 73.9 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.5 | 95.7 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.7 | 75 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 77 | 94.3 | 92.2 |
Usage Scores
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