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Panavision C Series Anamorphic

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Hawk / Anamorphic

Hawk V-Lite

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Panavision C Series Anamorphic and Hawk V-Lite: specifications and editorial notes
Specification	Panavision C Series Anamorphic	Hawk V-Lite
Overview	Compact anamorphic primes dating to 1968. Panavision describes the C Series as producing pronounced flare and flattering bokeh.	Compact 2x anamorphic primes from 28mm to 140mm. Vantage's V-Lite range also includes a dedicated 55mm macro option.
Lens type	Anamorphic	Anamorphic
Focal range	35mm-180mm	28mm-140mm
Max. aperture	T2.3-T3.5	T2.2-T3.5
Coverage	Super 35 Panavision lists 35-180mm options, with maximum apertures from T2.3 to T3.5. The 35mm has both T3 and T2.3 versions; confirm the supplied set and camera format with Panavision.	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.
Mounts	Panavision PV	PL
Image circle	Not established	Not established
Introduced	1968	Not established
Use cases	Mythic scope and horizontal energy Projects wanting classic anamorphic distortion and flare Period-inspired widescreen language	Intimate anamorphic portraits Handheld or performance-led drama Projects wanting oval bokeh without giant housings
Tradeoffs to test	Rental-only ecosystem and Panavision dependency More optical quirks than modern anamorphic replacements	S35-only coverage Availability is limited compared with spherical standards
Sources	Panavision (opens in a new tab)	Vantage (opens in a new tab) Vantage (opens in a new tab)
GLM sourcing	Ask GLM about sourcing GLM can use this profile as a starting point for lens strategy, sourcing, or adjacent package recommendations.	Ask GLM about sourcing GLM can use this profile as a starting point for lens strategy, sourcing, or adjacent package recommendations.

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