Atlas Orion Se

1. Overview

The Atlas Orion Silver Edition 80mm T2 is a 2× anamorphic prime manufactured in the USA in 2021 for Super 35 cameras. Atlas Lens Co. positioned the Silver Edition as a direct successor to the original Orion series, featuring revised coatings and adjusted mechanics. This lens belongs to the generation of modern anamorphic primes that deliberately combine a vintage-like character with contemporary reliability.

2. Characteristics

Flare characteristics according to the CINEFLARES datasheet:

• Types: Streak
• Colors: White
• Intensity: Strong

Linked Pattern Entries:

• anamorphic-streak

3. Creative Use

The 80mm focal length, in its 2× anamorphic equivalent, corresponds to a tight normal range and is suitable for medium close-ups and portrait shots with shallow depth of field. The barrel distortion and strong, white streak flares are not flaws but deliberate creative tools—those needing clinically clean images should look elsewhere. The lens regularly appears on rental lists from major houses like Keslow, AbelCine, or Band Pro, often booked as part of a set. Typical use cases include indie productions and music videos aiming for a classic anamorphic look on full-frame sensor cameras (e.g., VENICE, ALEXA 35 in S35 mode) without the budget commitment of vintage Cooke anamorphics.

4. Specs Overview