The Panavision Ultra Panatar is an anamorphic 65mm lens with a 1.25x squeeze, designed for large-format acquisition. Panavision manufactured these optics exclusively for rental — they were never available for purchase.
1. Overview
The Panavision Ultra Panatar is a 1.25x anamorphic 65mm lens, developed for the large-format capture format. Panavision manufactured these optics exclusively for in-house rental – purchase was never possible. The 40mm focal length covers a wide field of view within the 65mm frame.
2. Characteristics
Flare behavior according to CINEFLARES datasheet:
- Types: Streak, Caustic
- Colors: Blue, Amber, Green
- Intensity: Average
Linked pattern entries:
3. Creative Use
The 1.25x squeeze does not provide a classic anamorphic look – ellipses and lens flares are significantly more subtle than with 2.0x optics. Barrel distortion at the edges and flares in blue, amber, and green with moderate intensity give the image character without intrusive artifacts. The lens is primarily available through Panavision's own rental houses (Hollywood, London, Sydney) and is almost exclusively used in big-budget productions shooting on 65mm film. Due to the exclusive rental model, availability should be clarified early in pre-production.
4. Specs Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PANAVISION |
| Type | N/A 65mm |
| Year | — |
| Country | USA |
| Era | Vintage |
| Focal Length (Reference Datasheet) | 40.0mm |
| T-Stop Range | T2.8 – T16.0 |
| Squeeze | 1.25× |
| Weight | — kg / — lb |
| Close Focus | — m |
| Distortion | Barrel |
5. Status Tracker
- [x] Datasheet extracted (DOM-direct, 2026-04-20)
- [ ] Overview written
- [ ] Creative use researched
- [ ] AI illustration or manufacturer photo (with attribution)
- [ ] Translations (9 languages)
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