Laowa Proteus 2X Anamorphic S35 Lens Full Review

[@ScottBalkum]

Quick Note - Laowa has identified an issue in the preproduction lenses I was using causing the amount of CA that I tested. I should be getting another set to test shortly and will create an update video. Sounds like the “in spec” production units are much cleaner.

[@heroaomedia]

very curious to see the new tests regarding the CA!

[@ScottBalkum]

​@@heroaomedia Very soon. Lenses are on their way.

[@Jmob4life]

These are incredible! I'm picking these up in January. Do you have an affiliate link or something similar? I figure that's the best way for me to support the channel.

[@ScottBalkum]

Yes, you can click on an B&H link in the description which would take you to that product. Then simply search for Proteus and purchase them as you normally would. I appreciate it.

[@CleanCutAudio]

Not gonna lie I clicked the video because I thought the title said $35 lens... but I stuck around for the great video! Nice stuff

[@ScottBalkum]

Thank you!

[@ConciousCinema]

I saw every video about those online, good to see yours as well. I think I will buy two of them someday. I like a tighter focal length on anamorphic. About the flare, the silver ones (that you had) flare less than the other ones. Personally, I prefer this flare.

[@Bast6]

Dude your intro lines are sooooo quick I never get the words 🤣 (I'm french) That being said, great vidéo, as always.

[@Karlabacken]

Great review and really nice shots! And you’re right about the Brussels sprouts 😄

[@Jmob4life]

I'm so happy that these don't have much flaring. I would have taken the Atlas lenses initially but there is WAY too much flaring for my taste.

[@dpixvid]

Local restaurant makes the best roasted Brussels sprouts! Only way to have them! Delicious. Also Brussels sprouts don’t pincushion at the edge.

[@ScottBalkum]

Wow, so there is at least 1 positive to brussel sprouts

[@DannyDHidalgo]

Thanks Scott! My natural instinct for a 5lb lens is to have lens support on rails. What are your thoughts?

[@ScottBalkum]

Having lens support is never a bad idea. If I am going to grab a quick slow shot, I’ve been known to do it without support. But, anytime the camera is going to be moved quickly, moved locations, etc, it gets support. 5lbs is also the magic number for reversing too. The camera with battery usually weighs about 5lbs so hanging the camera and mounting the lens occurs at 5lbs too.

[@DannyDHidalgo]

@@ScottBalkum thank you sir and great review!

[@TheLensCuff]

Love your nature shots!!!

[@AliBFilms]

Awesome shots man

[@ericemerick5065]

How dare you disparage my beloved brussel sprouts! Then again, I like liver and onions, so maybe it’s me. Nice review.

[@ScottBalkum]

I cannot do liver ever again. Just one of those childhood meals that never ever agreed with me. But, those sweet onions…… oh yea.

[@TheLensCuff]

Trying to get my 2 year old to eat her greens and that includes the notorious Brussel sprouts… Hate is a strong word, but you know what’s also strong? 😷

[@ScottBalkum]

Sometimes hate is real. I feel like hate exists because of brussel sprouts

[@TheLensCuff]

@@ScottBalkum toddler hate towards Brussel sprouts is in a whole other level! Possibly as much as flare and pincushion hate some times.