2x anamorphic prime lenses by Atlas Lens Co. featuring true front-anamorphot group, T2 aperture, and signature lens flares.
The Orion Series is a range of anamorphic prime lenses from the US manufacturer Atlas Lens Co. It uses a true front anamorphic group and produces a classic anamorphic look: oval bokeh, horizontal streak flares, pronounced focus breathing, and characteristic fall-off. The lenses are particularly common in the independent and mid-budget sectors because they offer an anamorphic look at a significantly lower price compared to established anamorphic lenses.
In addition to the original Orion Series with blue-tinted flares, there is the Silver Edition, whose flares are neutral and adopt the color of the light source on set.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Squeeze | 2x |
| Aperture (Core Series) | T2 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14 |
| Front Diameter (Standard Series) | 114 mm |
| Mounts | PL, EF |
The series has been expanded over time and includes a wide range from wide-angle to telephoto, including 32, 40, 50, 65, 80, and 100 mm as the original core set, as well as supplementary focal lengths such as 18, 21, 25, 135, and 200 mm. The focal lengths share uniform housing dimensions and standardized focus and aperture gears, which facilitates changes during a shoot.
The Orion lenses are used for 2x anamorphic shooting and result in a wide aspect ratio (typically around 2.39:1) with signature oval bokeh and horizontal flares. Due to the large front diameter of the standard series (114 mm), they are suitable for common clip-on matte boxes. As they are front anamorphics, the anamorphic effects (bokeh shape, breathing, flares) appear optically in the image and do not need to be simulated in post-production.
Als Kameramann schätze ich an den Atlas Orion Objektiven besonders die Kombination aus modernem Schärfeverhalten und dem authentischen anamorphen Charakter. Die horizontalen Flares und das ovale Bokeh verleihen meinen Bildern eine kinematographische Tiefe, während die präzise Mechanik auch bei schwierigen Drehbedingungen zuverlässig funktioniert.
Die Atlas Orion Serie ermöglicht mir, meinen Filmen visuell eine besondere Dimension zu verleihen - das Breitbildformat schafft epische Weite für Landschaftsaufnahmen und intime Nähe bei Porträts. Die charakteristischen Lens Flares nutze ich gezielt als Stilmittel, um emotionale Momente zu verstärken und meiner visuellen Erzählung eine unverwechselbare Handschrift zu geben.
Aus Produktionssicht sind die Atlas Orion Objektive eine solide Investition für gehobene Projekte, da sie das Premium-Anamorphic-Segment zu einem noch vertretbaren Preis bedienen. Die Verfügbarkeit und der gute Service von Atlas Lens Co. minimieren Ausfallrisiken am Set, während der distinctive Look einen echten Mehrwert für die Vermarktung hochwertiger Inhalte bietet.
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