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| Specification | Caldwell Chameleon XLC | Atlas Orion Series |
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| Overview | The extra-large-coverage branch of Caldwell's Chameleon anamorphics. XLC pairs a 1.79x squeeze with a manufacturer-specified 60mm image circle. | Modern 2x anamorphic primes with a broad focal range. Atlas describes a wide-open glow and flatter field performance when stopped down. |
| Lens type | Anamorphic | Anamorphic |
| Focal range | 45–140mm | 18–200mm |
| Max. aperture | T2.8 core; 140mm T3.6 | T2.0–T3.2, by focal length |
| Coverage | Super 35 / Full Frame XLC has a specified 60mm image circle. Confirm the intended sensor mode; SC and UW versions have different coverage. | Super 35 Super 35; native coverage is specified as 31mm. |
| Mounts | Not established | PL / EF |
| Image circle | 60 mm | 31 mm |
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