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.
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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 | Canon RF RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Macro | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20mm | 28-70mm | 16-300mm | 28-75mm | 28-200mm | 18-140mm |
| Max Aperture | T22 | 2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL/Canon EF | Canon RF | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Nikon F |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 2500 | 495 | 615 | 540 | 413 | 100 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM | HLA | VXD | Autofocus | Silent Wave Motor |
| 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 | 15.2 | 40 | 4.8 | 53.3 | 68 | 25.4 | 34 | 35.8 |
| Canon RF RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Macro Compare | 86 | 88.2 | 67 | 77.7 | 84.5 | 86 | 77.4 | 98.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55.1 | 86.6 | 57.6 | 86.7 | 98.9 | 79.9 | 99.6 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 55.1 | 88.2 | 64 | 85.6 | 90.9 | 86 | 78.3 | 35.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55.1 | 80.8 | 73.5 | 71.7 | 90.9 | 74.5 | 95.6 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55.1 | 78 | 95.4 | 27.5 | 81.8 | 79.9 | 96.4 | 92.3 |