Kowa Vintage 40mm T2.3 Anamorphic Lens PL Rental

Kowa Prominar Anamorphic primes are some of the smallest, lightest anamorphic lenses available. They are sharp even wide open, and have beautiful, big lens flares. Our set includes a wide angle adapter attachment that has been custom modified to work with the 40mm, which makes it a 32mm T2.3. For gimbal, steadicam, and handheld work, their small form factor is tough to beat.

Kowa Vintage Lenses

Original anamorphic primes lenses from 1960s Japan.
Old-school optical design with focusing in both anamorphic and spherical groups.
Considerable breathing, mumping and softness on sides of frame and at close focus.
Compact size and desirable flares.
Super 35 coverage.

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