Description
Introducing the Atlas Orion SE 28mm T2
The Atlas Orion SE 28mm T2 is a Silver Edition anamorphic lens designed for versatility in high-end cinema and broadcast production. This wide focal length strikes a strategic balance between visual immersion and perspective control, while maintaining the iconic big-screen aesthetic of the Orion series.
Featuring 2x anamorphic compression, theAtlas Orion SE 28mm T2 produces a wide horizontal field of view with extremely low distortion. Precise airspace tuning combined with specific Silver Edition coatings generates anamorphic flares , adding depth and character to images.
Silver Edition Optical SignatureAtlas Orion SE 28mm T2
At its widest aperture of T2, the lens offers a subtle spherical aberration glow, ideal for enhancing the cinematic quality of scenes in natural light or backlit conditions. Stopping down to T2.8 or wider, performance becomes particularly sharp on flat terrain, ensuring precise detail reproduction while maintaining the anamorphic signature.
The Silver Edition philosophy allows for controlled interaction with light sources, creating dynamic flares that enrich the visual narrative without compromising color balance.
Professional Mechanical Design
The lens incorporates a 14-blade iris that produces an organic and gradual bokeh. All optical elements are made of glass (no plastic components), ensuring stability and long-term durability. The body is machined from anodized aluminum with a scratch-resistant coating, suitable for the demands of intensive filming.
Like the rest of the Orion series, the focus and iris positions are unified to minimize adjustments when changing lenses. The 136mm ensures native compatibility with many matte boxes and professional cinema accessories.
Case studiesAtlas Orion SE 28mm T2
In feature films, theAtlas Orion SE 28mm T2 is particularly well-suited to controlled wide shots, establishing shots, and natural settings that require cinematic immersion without exaggerating perspective. In commercials or music videos, it allows for the full exploitation of Silver Edition flares to reinforce visual identity. In premium broadcast productions, it provides a versatile lens that ensures aesthetic consistency with the rest of the Orion kit.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the maximum aperture of the Atlas Orion SE 28mm 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 immersive widescreen rendering.
3. How many lamellae does the iris have?
The lens is equipped with a 14-blade iris guaranteeing a smooth and natural bokeh.
4. Is it compatible with standard matte boxes?
Yes, thanks to its outer diameter of 136 mm, it easily integrates into professional cinema setups.
5. Do the optical elements contain plastic?
No, all the elements are made of glass and the body is made of scratch-resistant anodized aluminum.
Highlights of the Atlas Orion SE 28mm T2:
- 2x anamorphic compression with widened horizontal field
- T2 aperture for an expressive cinematic rendering
- Flares Silver Edition: Dynamic and refined
- Iris 14 blades for an organic bokeh
- 100% glass and robust anodized aluminum
