Atlas Lens Co. has unveiled a prototype version of their upcoming Mercury series 54mm T2.2 1.5x anamorphic lens at this year’s NAB. This is the first member of the second group of Mercury front anamorphic glass, consisting of three additional focal lengths: 54mm, 95mm and 138mm. The Atlas Mercury series first debuted back in September 2022. This family of “professional, but still relatively accessible” 1.5x anamorphic lenses is designed to cover full-frame sensors and currently consists of three pieces: 36mm, 42mm and 72mm – all sharing the same fast aperture of T2.2. If you’d like to dive deep into the design choices behind these products, make sure to watch our IBC 2022 coverage here. Now, during NAB 2023 in Las Vegas, we stopped by Atlas’ booth to discuss the future of the Mercury series with CEO and Co-Founder Dan Kanes. Atlas Mercury 54mm T2.2 1.5x anamorphic lens. Image credit: CineD Atlas Mercury 54mm T2.2 1.5x – the first of 3 new lenses Right before the beginning of the NAB Show, the company managed to produce a few prototype copies of the upcoming 54mm T2.2 1.5x, which will be followed by a 95mm and a 138mm. This second group of lenses will complement the existing 36mm, 42mm and 72mm in a 6-lens set. The 54mm shares many of the specifications of its 3 existing siblings, starting from full-frame and large-format sensor coverage, an ARRI PL mount as well as a relatively compact and lightweight design for a lens of its kind....
Published By: CineD - Monday, 17 April, 2023