Hawk / Spherical Prime
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Hybrid optics that deliver anamorphic-style elliptical bokeh in a spherical image. Vantage emphasizes close focus and geometrically controlled rendering.
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01 / The lens
Optical Profile
- Lens type
- Spherical Prime
- Focal range
- 29–180mm
- Max. aperture
- T1.7
- Coverage
- Super 35
Super 35; image circle varies by focal length. Vantage lists image and illumination circles separately.
- Mounts
- Not established
- Image circle
- Not established
GLM sourcing
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GLM editorial assessment
Rendering notes
These are qualitative selection notes. Evaluate the exact lens version, focal length and aperture on your intended camera.
Use cases
- Anamorphic-style bokeh with spherical delivery
- Close-focus narrative work
Tradeoffs to test
- These do not produce a conventional 2x squeezed image.
- Coverage and front diameter vary by focal length.
02 / Before the shoot
Plan a lens test
Test the focal lengths and apertures you expect to use. Check the center and edges, move a light across frame, and pull focus through your planned working distances. Include skin tones and the lighting conditions from your shoot.
03 / Further reading
Sources
Consult the original documentation for the specific focal length, mount and lens version. GLM's rendering notes and use cases are editorial interpretation.