Lens
Kowa
Kowa Cine Prominar Anamorphic Lenses
Vintage Japanese 2x front-anamorphic prime lenses originally produced in the 1970s, available in 40mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm focal lengths. Compact and lightweight for anamorphic glass, with 80mm front elements. Known for low contrast, warm color rendering, and easy flaring.
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Connection note
Used late-1960s Kowa Prominar anamorphics alongside Cooke Anamorphic/i SF on A Star Is Born (2018)
Connection note
Kowa Anamorphic lenses used on the Arricam ST for 35mm scenes on High Life (2018).
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