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Anamorphic Zooms
Panavision has expanded its line of lenses with two anamorphic zoom lenses. These two lenses represent a new range of high-performance, compact anamorphic optics. Thanks to advanced computer-aided design, internal mechanical improvements, and modern optical glass, these lenses expand the cinematic capabilities of the anamorphic format.
Front anamorphic zooms - AWZ2 and ATZ
These new anamorphic zoom lenses are engineered to produce superior image quality, and feature high contrast and resolution, minimal aberrations, and excellent field illumination, as well as low veiling glare, ghosting, distortion and minimal breathing. The lenses utilize Panavision’s patented anti-mumping technology, but unlike previous series, there is no hump for the gear-set, so the lenses maintain their cylindrical profile.
The front anamorphic lens design substantially reduces stop loss, and produces superior image quality, with minimal aberrations and improved field illumination. The lenses have constant aperture at all zoom and focus positions, and constant focus at all zoom positions. Because of the high performance imaging, these zooms are not restricted to use only as variable primes but are fully usable as in-shot zooms. The symmetrical housing prevents mechanical interference with camera viewing systems. The performance and size make these zoom lenses comparable to the E Series anamorphic primes.
Anamorphic wide-angle zoom - AWZ2
Introduced in 2004, the Panavision anamorphic wide-angle zoom is a T2.8, 40-80mm zoom with a close focusing distance of 3¼ feet. The lens is 10½ inches in length and weighs only 10.4 lbs. This is the first modern zoom lens to use anamorphic elements at the front of the lens. The AWZ2 is known as the "Bailey zoom," after John Bailey, ASC, who was among the first cinematographers to ask Panavision to develop a wide-angle anamorphic zoom.
Anamorphic Telephoto Zoom - ATZ
Introduced in 2007, the Panavision Anamorphic Telephoto Zoom is a T3.5, 70-200mm zoom with a close focusing distance of 5½ feet. The lens is 15 inches in length and weighs only 12.75 pounds. The Panavision ATZ lens is the second modern zoom lens to use anamorphic elements at the front of the lens.
All Panavision lenses are assembled by hand at our factory in Woodland Hills. All opto-mechanical parts are manufactured at the factory, while the glass is fabricated according to our precise specifications. Panavision is the only company in the world that designs and manufactures both 35mm film cameras and lenses.
Other Anamorphic Zooms
There are also anamorphic versions of the spherical 11:1 and 3:1 Primo zooms.
3:1 Primo Anamorphic Zoom – ALZ3
With the rear-mounted anamorphic optics, the 3:1 lens can be converted to a 270-840mm, T4.5 anamorphic zoom with a close focusing distance of 8 feet 7 inches. As with the ATZ and AWZ2, this zoom lens is not restricted to be used only as a variable prime but is fully usable as an in-shot zoom.
11:1 Primo Anamorphic Zoom – ALZ11
With the rear-mounted anamorphic optics, the 11:1 lens can be converted to a 48-550, T4.5 anamorphic zoom lens with a close focusing distance of 4 feet 1 inch. As with the ATZ and AWZ2, this zoom lens is not restricted to be used only as a variable prime but is fully usable as an in-shot zoom.
Panavision has developed a new higher-performance rear anamorphoser for these Primo zooms. For more information contact Panavision.
