Caldwell Chameleon lenses offer a retro anamorphic look with a 1.79x squeeze for today’s digital sensors and with modern mechanics. Essentially, modern optics with a retro look..

This listing is for a set of 6 x Caldwell Chameleon SC Anamorphic Prime lenses (T2.0):
32mm / 40mm / 50mm / 60mm / 75mm / 100mm

The Caldwell Chameleons will cover full frame sensors and offer the traditional optical aberrations and flare characteristics unique to front anamorphic lenses. The Chameleon Primes employ a Stokes focus system that creates a fairly unique focusing experience compared to many other anamorphic primes. The aesthetic result is the compression of the subject in the vertical plane only. This creates an artistic “attention pull” without creating a “zoom” effect as well. Also, this system helps maintain a constant anamorphic compression across the entire field of view. This more uniform compression helps reduce the “mumps syndrome” that occurs in many other anamorphic lens designs. The complete set can also be converted to Super 35 coverage for cinematographers hoping to capture more edge aberration and optical character on smaller formats.

Caldwell Chameleons – a flexible 1.79x squeeze for both Super 35 and Full Frame / Vista Vision formats, capable of high resolution, the Chameleons have the distinctive aberrations one would expect from anamorphic lenses, but with a subtle elegance. The flare characteristic is reminiscent of anamorphic lenses of yesteryear, though show restraint and are readily controllable. The 1.79x anamorphic squeeze ratio is the perfect balance of anamorphic look and maximal use of sensor area. Having two series with different image circles allows the cinematographer to embrace character and edge aberrations, or opt for a cleaner, more restrained image, depending on the shot or project.

Shot on Caldwell Chameleon SC Anamorphic Primes:

Caldwell Chameleon Anamorphic Prime Lenses rental in Los Angeles, LA, Hollywood, Burbank and USA nationwide