Anamorphic lenses for DSLR cameras is a system of lenses that compress the horizontal field of view by a factor of 2x, producing a distorted image that…
Buy or Rent Anamorphic Lenses? What should I do?
An age-old question for users of gear: should I buy, or should I rent? With anamorphic lenses, the question has always been up for debate.…
Why Do Anamorphic Lenses Flare?
The most exciting characteristic of shooting with an anamorphic lens- approaching magic hour, and the sun is just about to fall behind some trees beyond…
Anamorphic Lenses for Canon
As Canon cameras are far and away the most popular cameras for both photographers and DSLR filming, we thought we’d put together a short guide…
Anamorphic Focus, Demystified
The most common issue for first time anamorphic users is learning how to focus two lenses. Focusing an anamorphic lens setup is a skill that will…
How to Choose an Anamorphic Lens
When choosing an anamorphic lens, the amount of options out there can feel overwhelming. Virtually all anamorphic lenses available for sale are no longer in…
Benefits of shooting with anamorphic lenses
Curious photographers often ask about that extra gold lens on the front of my camera rig. Although they are not widely known, anamorphic lenses provide…
Anamorphic Conversations on the Panasonic GH4
Since we get so many questions from filmmakers interested in shooting anamorphic on specific cameras, we present the Anamorphic Conversation series- a curation of conversations…
Anamorphic Conversations on Blackmagic Ursa Mini
Since we get so many questions from filmmakers interested in shooting anamorphic, we present the Anamorphic Conversation series- a curation of conversations regarding specific cameras…
Choosing a taking prime lens for anamorphic
For those interested in shooting with anamorphic lenses on a DSLR, one of the most common concerns include which prime lens (or taking lens) to…
Using Anamorphic Lenses on Gimbals and Stabilizers
If 2016 was the year of VR, 2015 was drones, 2014 was the year of the gimbals and three-axis gimbal stabilizer. The idea was that…
Turning Dual Focus Anamorphics into Single Focus
Understanding dual focus and single focus is important to planning an investment in anamorphic lenses. The vast majority of anamorphic lenses are dual focus lenses.…
Close Focusing with Anamorphic Lenses
Once you’ve gotten comfortable with focusing an anamorphic lens, you may want to explore macro focusing to really bring out the character and bokeh of…
Using Anamorphic Lenses on Panasonic GH5 & GH4
If you’re a DSLR filmmaker looking to shoot with anamorphic lenses, the Panasonic GH5 (and GH4) are currently the best value cameras available today to…
Anamorphic Lens Calculator: What Lenses Will Work?
Updated Oct 17th 2017. Our most common question from those interested shooting with anamorphic lenses on their DSLR: will my camera and lenses work? The…
Shooting Anamorphic with the Sony A7s Full Frame DSLR
Next up: our Sony A7s anamorphic lens test. We have been shooting anamorphic for a while with the incredible Panasonic GH5, which is one of…
How to Put Together an Anamorphic Lens Kit for DSLR
Anamorphic lens kits are becoming easier and more accessible. With anamorphic feature-driven cameras like the Panasonic GH5, the flexibility of Canon Magic Lantern, and cheap…
Schneider Anamorphic Lens: The Sharpest Anamorphic Lens In the World
So you’ve just got a Panasonic GH5 or the latest DSLR camera, and can’t wait to start shooting tack sharp images at beautiful 6k resolution.…
Panasonic GH5 Anamorphic Lens Impressions
In short, the GH5 package is the prime kit for shooting with our Isco Micro, Schneider XL, and Custom Single Focus anamorphic lenses. Although many other…
Testing the Schneider Anamorphic Lens Kit in NYC
Anamorphic Cinematography Series Here is the new Schneider anamorphic lens build in New York City in December on the Panasonic GH5. The snow made for…