Panavision / Anamorphic

Panavision C Series Anamorphic

Compact anamorphic primes dating to 1968. Panavision describes the C Series as producing pronounced flare and flattering bokeh.

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01 / The lens

Optical Profile

Lens type: Anamorphic
Focal range: 35mm-180mm
Max. aperture: T2.3-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.
Mounts: Panavision PV
Image circle: Not established
Introduced: 1968

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GLM editorial assessment

Rendering notes

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Use cases

Mythic scope and horizontal energy
Projects wanting classic anamorphic distortion and flare
Period-inspired widescreen language

Tradeoffs to test

Rental-only ecosystem and Panavision dependency
More optical quirks than modern anamorphic replacements

02 / Visual context

Visual references

Editorial associations, not verified production credits. Use these references to discuss mood and framing.

Chinatown

1974 · John A. Alonzo

Blade Runner

1982 · Jordan Cronenweth

There Will Be Blood

2007 · Robert Elswit

Robert Richardson

Cinematographer reference

Linus Sandgren

Cinematographer reference

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.