Atlas Lens Co. has recently released two new lens accessories, the Atlas 1.4x LF Expander and Diopter Clamp. The former enables the company’s popular Orion Series anamorphic lenses to cover large-format sensors, while the latter is a lightweight alternative to a matte box for mounting 138mm round filters. They are now available for purchase for $2,499 and $199 respectively. In recent times, Atlas Lens Co. introduced the latest addition to their famous Orion anamorphic series, the 21mm T2 2x wide-angle lens. This family of glass, which delivers a pretty characteristic look, is designed for use with Super 35 mm sensors. However, the company recently came up with two new accessories, including a 1.4x LF Expander. This makes their lenses compatible with full-frame PL-mount cinema cameras, including the ARRI ALEXA LF and Mini LF, Sony VENICE 1 and 2, and RED V-RAPTOR. Let’s take a closer look. Image credit: Atlas Lens Co. Atlas 1.4x LF Expander: anamorphic full-frame coverage The new Atlas 1.4x LF Expander accepts PL mount lenses, is compatible with PL mount camera bodies, and offers 1.4x magnification. Hence, it enables all focal lengths in the Orion Series (from 21 up to 100mm) to cover 36x24mm full-frame sensors. However, this advantage comes at a cost. Indeed, the expander takes away a full stop of light. Image credit: Atlas Lens Co. Although this accessory has been optimized to achieve premium optical performance when paired with the Orion lenses, the company claims it is also compatible with other PL mount primes...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 6 June, 2022