Vintage-toned variant of the Atlas Orion 2x anamorphic line — softer contrast, more pronounced flares and bloom for a 70s/80s character look.
Definition
The Atlas Orion Silver Edition is a series of high-quality anamorphic lenses with a 2:1 squeeze factor, known for their characteristic image aesthetic. These lenses belong to the renowned Atlas lens family and are distinguished by their unique optical signature with warm, organic rendering and a pronounced bokeh character. The 2x squeeze compresses the image horizontally on the sensor and is de-squeezed in post-production to the desired widescreen format (usually 2.39:1).
The Silver Edition offers classic anamorphic properties such as horizontal lens flares, oval bokeh, and the typical anamorphic image geometry. These lenses are particularly valued for their smooth, cinematic image reproduction and offer an alternative to sharper, more modern anamorphic systems.
Practical Application
In German film and television, the Atlas Orion Silver Edition lenses are primarily used for high-quality cinema productions, premium series, and commercials. They are particularly suitable for emotional storytelling, dramas, and genres that benefit from a warm, characterful visual language. The lenses are available in various focal lengths, offering cinematographers the flexibility to work consistently with anamorphic characteristics without sacrificing sharpness or speed.
Technical Details
Focal Lengths
| 32 | 40 | 50 | 65 | 80 | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2.0 | T2.0 | T2.0 | T2.0 | T2.0 | T2.0 |
| 0.76m | 0.76m | 0.76m | 0.91m | 1.07m | 1.22m |
| 2.5kg | 2.5kg | 2.6kg | 2.7kg | 2.8kg | 3.0kg |
| 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 |
| 56° | 46° | 38° | 30° | 25° | 20° |
| ◀━━▶ | ◀━━▶ | ◀━▶ | ◀━▶ | ◀━▶ | ◀▶ |
PL/LPL · 114mm Front · 2x Squeeze · T2.0 · S35/FF
The series includes six focal lengths from 32mm to 100mm, all with a T2.0 aperture. The lenses feature a PL mount and are optimized for modern digital cinema cameras. The optical design minimizes breathing effects and ensures consistent color reproduction across the entire series.