Lens Test: Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphics

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We tested the @LaowaByVenusOptics Proteus 2x anamorphic lenses and made a small clip of (hopefully) pretty shots at a stunning location, which you can see here:    • Roaming at Radio Kootwijk [Laowa Prot...  

In this video we put the lenses to the test, both technically as well as in real-world scenarios. We also draw comparisons with the @DZOFILM Pavo set, which is a natural competitor of this set because of their similar price points. But make no mistake: these are very different lenses.

Lens test content:
00:00 - Introduction
01:29 - Physical properties
02:32 - Backfocus adjustment knob
02:53: Technical test, introduction, adjusting back focus
03:43 - Field of view comparison
03:58 - Close focus/magnification comparison
04:26 - 28mm: breathing, distortion, sharpness, vignetting, bokeh
06:06 - 45mm: breathing, distortion, sharpness, vignetting, bokeh
07:46 - 100mm: breathing, distortion, sharpness, vignetting, bokeh
08:32 - Comparison with DZO Film Pavo
09:42 - Creative test
12:20 - Conclusion

Camera used: Canon C500II in RAW (6:5) anamorphic and XF-AVC, cropped to 2.4:1 aspect ratio
Lenses used: Laowa Proteus 2x Anamoprhics: 28mm, 45mm, 100mm

Credits:
Model: Kim Sinnige
Director/cinematographer/editor: Hans de Jonge
Focus: Davide Simonetti
Thanks to: Radio Kootwijk
Produced by: Oculus Film