The Panavision T Series 37-85mm is an anamorphic 2× zoom from the AWZ2.3 line, introduced in 2013. Designed for Super 35 cameras and available exclusively through Panavision rental — not for purchase.
1. Overview
The Panavision T Series 37-85mm is a 2× anamorphic zoom from the AWZ2.3 line, introduced in 2013. It was developed for Super 35 cameras and is exclusively available through Panavision rental—not for purchase.
2. Characteristics
Flare characteristics according to the CINEFLARES datasheet:
- Types: Streak, Oval, Rainbow, Anamorphic Spot, Veiling, X-Flare
- Colors: Blue, Green
- Intensity: Average
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3. Creative Use
At T2.8, the lens delivers a clean, modern anamorphic look with a 2× squeeze: pronounced horizontal streakers, oval bokeh, and blue to green streak flares in hard backlight. As a modern zoom with good coating, contrast remains high—with little organic breathing, it offers operational flexibility in daily set work. Typical use is for large studio productions or episodic television work where focal length changes are required without re-rigging. The weight of 6.3 kg necessitates a stable head setup; handheld is possible but not the lens's strength. Specific published production references are not available.
4. Specs Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PANAVISION |
| Type | Zoom Super 35 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Country | USA |
| Era | Modern |
| Focal Length (Reference Datasheet) | 50.0mm |
| T-Stop Range | T2.8 – T22.0 |
| Squeeze | 2.0× |
| Weight | 6.3 kg / 14.0 lb |
| Close Focus | 0.84 m / 2' 9" |
| Distortion | Barrel |
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