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Received — 28 April 2026 ⏭
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  • Xelmus Teased the World’s Widest Anamorphic Lens Kate Garibaldi
    Xelmus used NAB Show 2026 to preview what may be one of its most ambitious optics to date, the Aura 16mm 2x anamorphic lens. Still in prototype form, the lens is being shown as a proof of concept for what the company describes as the world's widest anamorphic lens, a creatively driven addition to its growing anamorphic lineup. [Read More]
     
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Xelmus Teased the World’s Widest Anamorphic Lens

By: Kate Garibaldi
27 April 2026 at 21:03

Close-up of a professional ARRI film camera with a large lens labeled "16," surrounded by blurred people and bright lights in the background, suggesting an event or exhibition setting.

Xelmus used NAB Show 2026 to preview what may be one of its most ambitious optics to date, the Aura 16mm 2x anamorphic lens. Still in prototype form, the lens is being shown as a proof of concept for what the company describes as the world's widest anamorphic lens, a creatively driven addition to its growing anamorphic lineup.

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Received — 19 April 2026 ⏭
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Sirui Expands IronStar Anamorphic Series With Three Telephoto Primes

By: Jeremy Gray
19 April 2026 at 18:00

Three professional camera lenses with silver barrels are displayed upright side by side. Each lens has focal lengths labeled 75mm, 100mm, and 135mm, along with various aperture and focus markings.

Last July, Sirui announced IronStar, a new series of 1.5x anamorphic lenses for full-frame. The 35mm, 45mm, and 60mm primes all shared a fast T1.9 aperture and sub-$1,000 price tag. Sirui has today expanded this series to include 75mm, 100mm, and 135mm primes.

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