Atlas Lens Co. recently introduced a new wide-angle option to their popular Orion anamorphic series. The new Atlas Orion 21mm T2 2x Anamorphic prime is the widest family member. It comes in PL/EF mount options, offers a 124° horizontal FOV, and provides the same characteristic look this family of lenses is well-known for. The new 21mm is now available for pre-order for $15,000. Co-founded by cinematographer Dan Kanes and designer Forrest Schultz in 2016, Californian company Atlas Lens Co. completely revolutionized the world of anamorphic lenses by enriching the market with a more affordable option that comes with a strong, recognizable character: the Orion series. Although other companies are now offering anamorphic alternatives at an even more accessible price point (like SIRUI and more recently Great Joy), what sets the Altas Orion lenses apart is the philosophy behind these optical beauties. At NAB Show, we had an interesting talk with Dan Kanes about the key elements of the Atlas look. But let’s start by welcoming the new born Atlas Orion 21mm T2 2x wide-angle anamorphic lens. Image credit: CineD Atlas Orion 21mm T2 2x Anamorphic Prime While challenging themselves to design their existing 25mm T2 2x anamorphic lens, the guys at Atlas Lens Co. realized they could go even wider! Indeed, according to the company, this new Atlas Orion 21mm T2 2x lens is the widest glass with a front anamorphic system design and a 2x squeeze factor in the world, offering an horizontal field of view of 124°. With...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 29 April, 2022