Panavision E Series

1. Overview

The Panavision E Series is a set of anamorphic prime lenses from 1984, developed for Super 35 cameras with a 2x squeeze. Panavision exclusively distributes these optics through rental agreements, not for sale — the set is therefore tied to Panavision rental locations.

2. Characteristics

Flare behavior according to CINEFLARES datasheet:

• Types: Oval, Streak, Caustic, Veiling
• Colors: Blue, Purple, Amber
• Intensity: Average

Linked pattern entries:

• oval-flare
• anamorphic-streak
• caustic-flare
• veiling-glare

3. Creative Use

The 75mm T2.0 delivers a classic 2x anamorphic look with barrel distortion and pronounced oval bokeh shapes. Flares appear in blue, purple, and amber, with moderate intensity — present but not dominant. The vintage character is evident in reduced contrast and soft rendering, especially in the highlights. Typical use is where productions are already shooting with Panavision equipment — large studio or well-equipped indie productions with a Panavision deal. Those seeking the look without rental commitment opt for other 2x vintage anamorphics on the open market.

4. Specs Overview

5. Status Tracker

• [x] Datasheet extracted (DOM-direct, 2026-04-20)
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