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Hawk V-Lite, 45mm, 2× anamorphic

45mm, 2× anamorphicImage: Vantage Film

Hawk / Anamorphic

Hawk V-Lite

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Hawk V-Lite and Atlas Mercury Anamorphic: specifications and editorial notes
SpecificationHawk V-LiteAtlas Mercury Anamorphic
OverviewCompact 2x anamorphic primes from 28mm to 140mm. Vantage's V-Lite range also includes a dedicated 55mm macro option.Full-frame 1.5x anamorphic primes with 95mm fronts. Atlas describes warm rendering and golden flares; the range now extends from 24mm to 138mm.
Lens typeAnamorphicAnamorphic
Focal range28mm-140mm24mm-138mm
Max. apertureT2.2-T3.5T2.2-T2.6
Coverage

Super 35

This entry describes the 2x V-Lite series for Super 35. Maximum aperture is T2.2 through 80mm, T3 on the 110mm and T3.5 on the 140mm; confirm the sensor mode with the rental house.

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.

MountsPLPL
Image circleNot establishedNot established
Use cases
  • Intimate anamorphic portraits
  • Handheld or performance-led drama
  • Projects wanting oval bokeh without giant housings
  • Gimbal or handheld anamorphic
  • Full-frame productions needing compact packages
  • Lower-footprint commercial work
Tradeoffs to test
  • S35-only coverage
  • Availability is limited compared with spherical standards
  • 1.5x squeeze is a different flavor than 2x classics
  • Less raw imperfection than older anamorphics
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