ORION ATLAS ANAMORPHIC SET OF 3

Atlas Orion Series represents a modern evolution of anamorphic cinematography, designed to provide the high-character “vintage” look at a more accessible price point than legacy options. Developed by Atlas Lens Co., these lenses are built around a true front-anamorphic group, ensuring authentic optical traits like disproportionate perspective magnification and organic focus breathing.

While primarily designed to cover Super 35 sensors (31mm image circle), they can be used on Full Frame cameras via the Atlas 1.6x LF Extender or 1.4x LF Expander. The series is divided into “A” and “B” sets, covering focal lengths from 18mm to 200mm, ensuring filmmakers have a comprehensive toolkit for everything from ultra-wide vistas to intimate close-ups.

Key Features and Benefits

True 2x Anamorphic Squeeze: Delivers the classic vintage widescreen aesthetic with double the horizontal field of view compared to spherical lenses.

Signature Optical Character: Produces iconic “waterfall” oval bokeh, controlled blue streak flares, and a pleasing spherical aberration glow when shot wide open.

Fast T2 Aperture: All lenses in the series (except the 135mm and 200mm) feature a fast T2 speed, making them highly effective for low-light cinematography and creating shallow depth of field.

Standardized Mechanics: Uniform focus and iris gear positions across the set allow for rapid lens swaps without readjusting follow focus or matte box motors.

Versatile Mount System: Features an interchangeable mount system (PL/EF), making them compatible with a wide range of professional cinema and mirrorless cameras.

Superior Close Focus: Offers industry-leading minimum focus distances (as close as 1.5 feet on some focal lengths), a rarity for front-anamorphic designs.

Modern Reliability: Built with robust, high-quality housings and 270° of focus rotation, providing professional mechanical precision that vintage glass often lacks.