Atlas announces the launch of its Sirius Series 1.0x anamorphic cinema lenses. Sirius Series lenses feature a 1.0x squeeze ratio by eliminating the ‘distracting and overused streak flares’ commonly associated with most anamorphic lenses. The lenses incorporate a dedicated Anamorphic Symmetrical System Technology (ASST) ideal for IMAX shooting. All details are below. 

Sirius X1 ‘Nanomorphic’ ASST technology

Atlas states that the introduction of the Sirius Series is a significant addition to the Atlas Lens Co. catalog of anamorphic cinema lenses since the debut of the Mercury Series 1.5x full-frame anamorphic in 2022, Orion Series 2x anamorphic lenses in 2017, and the Orion 21mm, and the world’s widest front anamorphic cinema lens in production. “The addition of the Sirius Series to the Atlas lineup of anamorphic lenses will provide more image-makers with new and distinctive 1.0x Anamorphic choices for their cinematic toolkit” Atlas adds and says: “We’ve always thought of anamorphic lenses as so much more than just the way the anamorphic looks. Sure, we all love the stretched-out cinematic look, the horizontal flare, and the uniquely shaped bokeh…but what if we got rid of all that?”. Then, the Nanomorphic (X1 coefficient) was invented, by taking out two elements from the Orions.

This technology called 1.0x Anamorphic Symmetrical System Technology (ASST) offers matching Horizontal and Vertical Angles of View for any given focal length. ASST Helps you deliver the artisanal aspect ratio cinematographers asked for.

We’ve always thought of anamorphic lenses as so much more than just the way the anamorphic looks. Sure, we all love the stretched-out cinematic look, the horizontal flare, and the uniquely shaped bokeh…but what if we got rid of all that?

Atlas

Pioneering the 1.0x Anamorphic Coefficient.

In addition to the ease of supporting artisanal aspect ratios defined by cinematographers and directors as they please, the Sirius Series 1.0x anamorphic optical design allows for many of the visual characteristics image-makers love about traditional spherical lenses (round bokeh, reduced distortion, shallow depth of field) while retaining the size and weight similar to Orion Series anamorphic lenses. This results in an ideal balance of size, weight, optical performance, and professional usability across a variety of productions.

Vintage look – Nanomorphic

According to Atlas, the Sirius Series features an exceptional optical performance with the character, color, and clarity of an anamorphic lens while embracing the personality of vintage spherical lenses: Pleasant distortion, beautiful round bokeh, and dynamic spherical aberration with the added benefits of zero mumping, excellent close-focus, without any of the distracting streak flares.

Here’s sample footage demonstrating the X1 Nanomorphic imagery – shot on an Atlas Sirius 1.0x Anamorphic lens: 

Check out this video shot on the Sirius:  

Sirius 1.0x Anamorphic: Features and Specifications

The Atlas Sirius Series is optimized for use with both film and digital sensors, providing professional features such as:

• 1.0x anamorphic coefficient
• An aperture of T2.0 for the full line of Sirius Series (21-25-32-40-50-65-80-100)
• Exceptional optical performance with a vintage personality
• No more distracting streak flares, pleasing barrel distortion, pleasant spherical aberration
• Large and robust: approximately the size and weight of an average anamorphic lens
• ARRI PL mount standard with the convenience of an interchangeable EF mount
• Standardized focus and iris gears and diameters with 114mm front diameter
• Focal lengths: 21mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 80mm, and 100mm

Full technical specifications are below:

Price and availability

The Sirius Series is available for preorder starting April 1, 2023. Sirius Series will also be available for in-person demos at the NAB Show 2023 Show in Las Vegas (booth C6230) from April 16-18, 2023, or by appointment at the Atlas Lens Co. headquarters in Glendale, CA. Pricing: The Sirius Series will be priced at an MSRP of $5,995 for a single lens and $17,985 for a 3-lens set. Discounted preorder pricing will be available for early adopters at $4,995 for one lens and $14,595 for a 3-lens set. Preorder deposits open at $995 for a single lens and $2,495 for a 3-lens set through December 31, 2022 – with incremental preorder deposit increases through September 2, 2023, the end of the Sirius preorder window. Click here for the Sirius Series Preorder Interest Form. 

Post Game Questions

1. What do you think about the new anamorphic (Nanomorphic) approach of the X1 squeeze factor?
2. What are your thoughts about the Sirius imagery?
3. Will you use the Sirius lenses in your productions?

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