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P+S Technik / Anamorphic

P+S Technik Evolution 2X

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Atlas / Anamorphic

Atlas Mercury Anamorphic

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P+S Technik Evolution 2X and Atlas Mercury Anamorphic: specifications and editorial notes
SpecificationP+S Technik Evolution 2XAtlas Mercury Anamorphic
OverviewA modern adaptation of Kowa front-anamorphic optics. P+S describes soft contrast, warm color and expressive flare, with 80mm fronts and 2x squeeze.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 range32–135mm24mm-138mm
Max. apertureT2.4–T3.5, by focal lengthT2.2-T2.6
Coverage

Super 35

Super 35 across the set. P+S specifies Full Frame coverage from 75mm upward.

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
  • Compact Super 35 anamorphic rigs
  • Warm anamorphic portraiture
  • Gimbal or handheld anamorphic
  • Full-frame productions needing compact packages
  • Lower-footprint commercial work
Tradeoffs to test
  • Full-frame coverage starts at 75mm in the manufacturer description.
  • Maximum aperture varies across the set.
  • 1.5x squeeze is a different flavor than 2x classics
  • Less raw imperfection than older anamorphics
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