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By Matthew Fresolone / June 13, 2022
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LOMO Anamorphic Round Front Primes
As much as filmmakers love experimenting with the anamorphic format—there’s nothing more fun than experimenting with lenses—especially vintage lenses. With strong ties to the history ...
GL Optics Rehoused Leica R Super Speeds
Vintage lenses never get old—and not just in hobbyist circles! In fact, the #1 movie in the box office right now—an ARRI ALEXA LF-shot superhero ...
The Kowa Cine Prominar Anamorphic Lenses
When Were the Kowa Anamorphics Built? The Kowa anamorphic cine lenses changed the trajectory of the anamorphic look from its beginning. Built by NAC Image ...
Atlas Orion 25mm T2 Anamorphic
Nowadays, there’s a lot of noise in the affordable anamorphic market, and Atlas Lens Co. is making its Orion series a topic of conversation. Whether ...
Retuning a Canon CN-E into a Canon K35 Prime
For decades, the Canon K35 primes have been coveted by cinematographers, big and small-screen alike. These exceptional lenses are rare, expensive—and have now become a ...
XELMUS APOLLO VS. ATLAS ORION ANAMOPRHICS
Since their release in 2018, Atlas’ Orion series of anamorphic lenses have become remarkably popular among digital filmmakers. This six-lens package of primes includes a ...
Oscars 2022 Cinematography – Cameras & Lenses Used
This year was a turbulent one for the film industry. The landscape has changed drastically, as some big-name films produced for theatrical instead went to ...
Angénieux Optimo Ultra Compact FF Zoom Lenses
Angénieux has been making top tier gear for the film industry since the 1950s, usually breaking new ground in large formats or enhanced form factors ...
VAZEN Anamorphic – Full Frame Ana’s on a Budget
Straight out the gate, VAZEN is an optical manufacturer founded in 2019 with the express purpose of building professional anamorphic lenses at a relatively affordable ...
