KOWA PROMINAR 2X ANAMORPHIC SET OF 4:40 50 75 100mm

40mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm
REFURBISHED BY FOCUS OPTICS

The Kowa Prominar 2x Anamorphic series represents the pinnacle of vintage Japanese cinema glass, offering a distinctive, soulful character that modern “clean” lenses cannot replicate. This rare 4-lens set—comprising the 40mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm—is world-renowned for its compact, lightweight design and its ability to produce striking horizontal flares and creamy, painterly bokeh. Often rehoused for modern reliability, these vintage optics deliver a warm, low-contrast “golden hour” look with a high-intensity 2x squeeze that creates a truly immersive widescreen experience. Their unique optical imperfections, including signature barrel distortion and organic focus fall-off, have made them a favorite for music videos, commercials, and indie features looking for an unmistakable “retro-cool” aesthetic.

Key Features
Vintage 2x Squeeze: Delivers a classic widescreen 2.39:1 aspect ratio with the iconic vertical stretch and elliptical out-of-focus highlights.
Compact Form Factor: Historically some of the smallest and lightest 2x anamorphic primes ever made, ideal for gimbal and handheld work.
Artistic Flare & Contrast: Produces warm, organic flare patterns and a soft contrast that adds a tangible “texture” to digital sensor imagery.
Matched 4-Lens Set: Provides a consistent look across the most essential focal lengths, from the wide 40mm to the portrait-length 100mm.
Iconic Bokeh: Features the legendary “waterfall” bokeh effect, where background elements melt away in a distinctively vertical, impressionistic manner.
Modern Rehoused Compatibility: Typically found in modern PL-mount housings with standardized 0.8 MOD gears for seamless use with follow-focus systems.