Description
Introducing the Orion SE 18mm T2 Atlas
The Atlas Orion SE 18mm T2 is a Silver Edition anamorphic lens designed to deliver a spectacular cinematic signature to high-end film and broadcast productions. This ultra-wide-angle lens combines the modern performance and mechanical reliability of the Orion series with an aesthetic inspired by the golden age of cinema.
Thanks to 2x anamorphic compression , the Atlas Orion SE 18mm T2 delivers an exceptionally wide horizontal field of view while maintaining extremely controlled distortion. Precise airspace tuning combined with specific Silver Edition coatings generates expressive, dynamic, and chromatically refined anamorphic flares
Silver Edition Optical Signature
The bold Silver Edition coatings produce light-reactive flares while maintaining balanced color rendition. At its widest aperture of T2, the lens offers a pleasing spherical aberration glow, ideal for enhancing the cinematic character. Stopping down to T2.8 or widerresults in particularly sharp performance on flat terrain.
Robust and standardized construction
The lens incorporates a 14-blade iris for organic and gradual bokeh. All optical elements are made of glass (no plastic components), and the body is machined from anodized aluminum with a scratch-resistant coating. The mechanical design is standardized across the Orion series, with unified focus and iris positions to facilitate quick lens changes on set.
The 136mm outer diameter allows native compatibility with a wide variety of professional matte boxes and cinema accessories.
Case studiesAtlas Orion SE 18mm T2
For feature films, theAtlas Orion SE 18mm T2 is ideal for capturing immersive sets, action scenes, or spectacular architectural shots with authentic 2x anamorphic rendering. In commercials or music videos, it allows you to fully exploit Silver Edition flares to create a distinctive visual identity. On premium broadcast productions, it offers a wide, cinematic angle without sacrificing color consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the maximum aperture of the Atlas Orion SE 18mm T2?
The lens opens at T2 and can be closed up to T16.
2. What type of anamorphic compression does it offer?
It features 2x anamorphic compression for an authentic widescreen rendering.
3. What is the outside diameter of the lens?
The outer diameter is 136 mm, compatible with many cinema matte boxes.
4. How many lamellae does the iris have?
The lens incorporates a 14-blade iris for a natural and progressive bokeh.
5. Does the construction include plastic elements?
No, all optical elements are made of glass and the body is made of scratch-resistant anodized aluminum.
Key features of the Atlas Orion SE 18mm T2:
- 2x anamorphic compression for an immersive widescreen experience
- T2 aperture with organic rendering at full aperture
- Flares Silver Edition: expressive and chromatically refined
- Iris 14 blades for a cinematic bokeh
- 100% glass and robust anodized aluminum
