Panavision G Series

1. Overview

The Panavision G Series is a modern 2x anamorphic prime lens series, developed from 2007 exclusively for the Panavision rental market. It covers Super 35 sensor formats and is available exclusively through Panavision branches – no purchase, only rental.

2. Characteristics

Flare behavior according to CINEFLARES datasheet:

• Types: Streak, Oval, X-Flare, Anamorphic Spot, Caustic
• Colors: Blue, Green
• Intensity: Average

Linked Pattern Entries:

• anamorphic-streak
• oval-flare
• anamorphic-spot
• caustic-flare

3. Creative Use

The 50mm at T2.6 delivers the classic 2x anamorphic look with oval bokeh, blue and green streak flares, and visible barrel distortion – all at a comparatively controlled intensity. The lens performs cleanly enough for high-end productions, yet possesses enough optical character to avoid appearing sterile. Typical for Panavision productions: Access is through Panavision's proprietary rental packages, usually as a complete package with the camera body. This is rarely practical for indie productions – the G Series typically lands on studio or streaming projects with corresponding budgets and Panavision contracts.

4. Specs Overview

5. Status Tracker

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