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| Specification | P+S Technik Evolution 2X | Caldwell Chameleon XLC |
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| Overview | A modern adaptation of Kowa front-anamorphic optics. P+S describes soft contrast, warm color and expressive flare, with 80mm fronts and 2x squeeze. | The extra-large-coverage branch of Caldwell's Chameleon anamorphics. XLC pairs a 1.79x squeeze with a manufacturer-specified 60mm image circle. |
| Lens type | Anamorphic | Anamorphic |
| Focal range | 32–135mm | 45–140mm |
| Max. aperture | T2.4–T3.5, by focal length | T2.8 core; 140mm T3.6 |
| Coverage | Super 35 Super 35 across the set. P+S specifies Full Frame coverage from 75mm upward. | Super 35 / Full Frame XLC has a specified 60mm image circle. Confirm the intended sensor mode; SC and UW versions have different coverage. |
| Mounts | PL | Not established |
| Image circle | Not established | 60 mm |
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