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| Specification | Atlas Mercury Anamorphic | P+S Technik Evolution 2X |
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| Overview | Full-frame 1.5x anamorphic primes with 95mm fronts. Atlas describes warm rendering and golden flares; the range now extends from 24mm to 138mm. | A modern adaptation of Kowa front-anamorphic optics. P+S describes soft contrast, warm color and expressive flare, with 80mm fronts and 2x squeeze. |
| Lens type | Anamorphic | Anamorphic |
| Focal range | 24mm-138mm | 32–135mm |
| Max. aperture | T2.2-T2.6 | T2.4–T3.5, by focal length |
| Coverage | Super 35 / Full Frame Atlas specifies full-frame coverage in 16:9, 3:2 and 4:3. The 138mm is T2.6; the other focal lengths in the technical sheet are T2.2. Confirm the lens against the selected sensor mode. | Super 35 Super 35 across the set. P+S specifies Full Frame coverage from 75mm upward. |
| Mounts | PL | PL |
| Image circle | Not established | Not established |
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