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Hawk / Spherical Prime

Hawk MiniHawk

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ARRI / Spherical Prime

ARRI Ensō Prime

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Hawk MiniHawk and ARRI Ensō Prime: specifications and editorial notes
SpecificationHawk MiniHawkARRI Ensō Prime
OverviewHybrid optics that deliver anamorphic-style elliptical bokeh in a spherical image. Vantage emphasizes close focus and geometrically controlled rendering.LPL primes with a compact T2.1 core and support for ARRI Ensō Vintage Elements. The core 18–105mm lenses share 95mm fronts.
Lens typeSpherical PrimeSpherical Prime
Focal range29–180mm10.5–250mm
Max. apertureT1.7T2.1–T2.8, by focal length
Coverage

Super 35

Super 35; image circle varies by focal length. Vantage lists image and illumination circles separately.

Super 35 / Full Frame

Large Format / LF Open Gate. Check the intended sensor mode and camera compatibility.

MountsNot establishedLPL
Image circleNot establishedNot established
Use cases
  • Anamorphic-style bokeh with spherical delivery
  • Close-focus narrative work
  • Large-format narrative packages
  • Compact LPL camera builds
Tradeoffs to test
  • These do not produce a conventional 2x squeezed image.
  • Coverage and front diameter vary by focal length.
  • The widest and longest lenses change size and maximum aperture.
  • Vintage Elements require compatibility checks with third-party LPL mounts.
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