Zeiss has launched the next chapter in its storied history of cinema lenses. Zeiss' brand-new Horizon anamorphic lenses for full-frame cameras deliver a 2x squeeze factor, pronounced oval bokeh, and a fully motorized design. The seven Horizon anamorphic primes cover focal lengths from 35mm to 200mm.
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Cooke, a legendary name in cinema lenses, has announced the AP3 FF lenses, a new series of 1.5x anamorphic lenses designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
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Xelmus used NAB Show 2026 to preview what may be one of its most ambitious optics to date, the Aura 16mm 2x anamorphic lens. Still in prototype form, the lens is being shown as a proof of concept for what the company describes as the world's widest anamorphic lens, a creatively driven addition to its growing anamorphic lineup.
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Last July, Sirui announced IronStar, a new series of 1.5x anamorphic lenses for full-frame. The 35mm, 45mm, and 60mm primes all shared a fast T1.9 aperture and sub-$1,000 price tag. Sirui has today expanded this series to include 75mm, 100mm, and 135mm primes.
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Anamorphic lenses are everywhere these days. From the small screen of television to the big screen of IMAX theaters, cinematographers often reach for anamorphics. These lenses not only deliver an ultra-wide, cinematic look but also feature distinct oval bokeh and exaggerated flare. The look is so prevalent in live-action filmmaking now that even animated movies, like the brand-new "The Super…
The full-frame anamorphic lens segment continues to grow at an impressive clip. Blazar, which just announced the Talon series of full-frame 1.5x autofocus-equipped lenses less than two months ago, has unveiled yet another new series of anamorphic lenses: the Viper.
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Your brain is about to play tricks on you. These 8 artworks prove that sometimes, a flat wall is just a suggestion.
We’ve all walked past a boring brick building, but these creative geniuses see something entirely different. Using the magic of anamorphic perspective, they’ve turned gray concrete into giant creatures, cozy kittens, and mind-bending architectural illusions. Prepare to do a…