There has been a lot of lens news recently, but I don’t believe I’ve seen anything quite like this. Chinese manufacturer Venus Optics hits the market with a new type of modular lens unlike anything else out there. The creators of the Laowa Probe lens have already proven themselves revolutionaries of the lens medium, and I think we may be seeing another dramatic shift in lens technology with the Laowa Proteus Flex Series Anamorphics. Let’s take a closer look at these cool lenses. Choose your focal length, choose your flare type The Laowa Proteus Flex Series is all about variety. Coming in 28, 35, 45, 60, 85, and 100mm focal lengths, those front lens bodies may then be paired with one of four rear flare modules: amber, silver, blue, and clear. The “clear” flare type is a new lens coating meant to minimize horizontal lens flares if a cleaner look is desired. Using an anamorphic lens usually means you are stuck with the characteristics of whichever lens you choose. This means focus breathing, falloff, and flare characteristics. These Laowa lenses offer true flexibility in the look and feel of your film without having to decide on one specific flare type. As Venus Optics puts it: Most of the anamorphic lenses in the market have fixed lens flare color; it often has to bedecided at the time of purchase. With the flexibility and versatility to change the flare color, thenew Proteus Flex effectively turns a set of Proteus anamorphic lenses into...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 16 October