Panavision has just expanded their family of rental-only glass with a new anamorphic option. Coming in 7 focal lengths, the new Panavision Ultra Panatar II lens series offers a 1.3x squeeze, warm flare, and large-format sensor coverage. When it comes to leading innovation within our film industry, Panavision is definitely at the forefront. The brand is well-known for producing rental-only cameras and optics aimed at high-end productions, and it’s quite likely that your favorite blockbuster movie was shot using some of their exclusive equipment. The company has recently unveiled a new series of 1.3x anamorphic optics, the Ultra Panatar II, that now sit in their lens portfolio next to legendary giants like their C series anamorphics. Let’s take a closer look! Panavision Ultra Panatar II 135mm T2.8 1.3x anamorphic. Image credit: Panavision Panavision Ultra Panatar II – features The new Ultra Panatar II series consists of 7 focal lengths – 35, 40, 50, 65, 85, 100, and 135mm – all sharing the same maximum aperture of T2.8. With a generous image circle of 46mm, the lenses are designed for large-format cinematography and can be a great match for cameras like the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF, for example. Panavision Ultra Panatar II 50mm T2.8 1.3x anamorphic (top view). Image credit: Panavision Although these lenses have a 1.3x squeeze factor, Panavision claims that they provide a similar feel to 2x anamorphic glass. Apparently, the choice to go with a 1.3x squeeze was dictated by the needs of modern productions and the demand...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 19 February, 2024