Product Spotlight
Ultra Panatar II
Well suited for visual effects and virtual production, Ultra Panatar II’s 1.3x squeeze helps maximize the lenses’ adaptability for different aspect ratios while meeting modern resolution requirements.
Panaspeed
Compact, lightweight, and offering a blend of aberration correction and artistic nuance, Panaspeed large-format spherical primes deliver high-speed performance with full-frame coverage.
T Series
T Series anamorphics feature high contrast, balanced aberration control, excellent glare resistance, tightly controlled squeeze ratio, and minimal breathing in a lightweight, compact design.
The optics of choice for storytellers around the world.
Find the look you’re looking for.
Our extensive inventory of proprietary optics maximizes your creative options. Choose from legacy and modern lens series that range from soft to sharp, with varying contrast levels and optical attributes.
Maximize your creative freedom.
The groundbreaking Panavision LCND electronic filter offers increased flexibility on set, further enabling your creative expression. Features include:
1-6-stop density range
4”x5.65” form factor
Local & remote control
Top- & side-load versions
Programmable sync modes
24-hour battery life
In-house expertise.
Combining art and science.
Research, development, design, manufacturing, service, and support. It all happens here, driven by endless curiosity and boundless passion for the art and craft of cinematography.
Ongoing innovation. Since 1954.
Robert Gottschalk and Richard Moore
When they co-founded Panavision and introduced the Super Panatar variable-prism projection lens, Robert Gottschalk and Richard Moore established the company’s commitment to optical excellence and innovative solutions.
Specialized solutions
Former vice president of optics George Kraemer shows off the “mirage lens” made for cinematographer Freddie Young, BSC’s use on director David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia. From the start, Panavision has provided custom solutions to meet filmmakers’ unique needs.
Tak Miyagishima
Panavision’s T Series anamorphic optics are named after the late Takuo “Tak” Miyagishima, the company’s legendary design engineer, seen here with his Gordon E. Sawyer Award from the Academy and Presidents Award from the ASC.
Engraved by hand
Engraver Jerry Snodgrass — now retired but a longtime employee at Panavision’s Woodland Hills headquarters — applies a delicate touch while engraving a lens barrel. All Panavision lenses are hand-assembled in-house and with the utmost care by our expert craftspeople.
Creative collaboration
Prep often includes a conversation between the filmmakers and Panavision’s optics team. Here, cinematographer Phedon Papamichael, ASC, GSC (center) works with Dan Sasaki, Panavision’s senior vice president of optical engineering and lens strategy, to fine-tune his lens choice.
Sharing our passion
Around the globe, Panavision is committed to sharing the company’s optical expertise and latest innovations with filmmakers at all stages of their careers. Here, Panavision Australia national sales and marketing manager Nic Godoy leads a workshop for local camera assistants.
Continuing legacy
Filmmakers continually find new applications for Panavision’s legacy optics, such as when director Quentin Tarantino (pictured) and cinematographer Robert Richardson, ASC employed vintage Ultra Panavision 70 lenses for The Hateful Eight.
Sharing our passion.
At Panavision, we collaborate with filmmakers to support their creative decisions. We also share knowledge and expertise through educational content and initiatives including articles, videos, and live seminars around the world.
See for yourself.
Our optics are available through our locations worldwide. Wherever your next project takes you, we’re ready to support your creative vision.