Xelmus recently announced two new focal lengths in their APOLLO 2x anamorphic series, namely the 24mm T2 for Super35 sensors and the full-frame 180mm T2.8. Both lenses are available to pre-order now. Let’s take a closer look!
Xelmus Anamorphic is a Ukrainian brand that merely focuses on producing high-end anamorphic lenses. First launched in 2019, their APOLLO 2x anamorphic series already consists of 7 focal lengths (32/40/50/60/75/100/135mm). All of these cover full-frame, except for the 32mm (Super35).
Now, the company is expanding the series on both the wide and long end, with the introduction of a 24mm T2 and 180mm T2.8. Before you continue reading, you can check the video below for some beautifully captured images shot on the 24mm.
Xelmus APOLLO 24mm T2 and 180mm T2.8 – features
Generally speaking, the Xelmus APOLLO offers a pretty strong 2x anamorphic character – somewhat reminding that of classic Panavision anamorphics – in a fairly compact, easy-to-use package.
All lenses come in PL mount only, are pretty fast, have very good close focus capabilities, offer a focus throw of 270°, are available with either metric or imperial scales, and feature a white housing as an homage to the renowned NASA mission they’re named after.
Just like the 32mm, the new 24mm T2 only covers Super35 sensors (23x25mm), while the 180mm T2.8 is claimed to generously cover the Alexa LF sensor in full-frame Open Gate mode.
With these two new additions, the Xelmus APOLLO lenses are back on track to seriously compete with the Atlas Orion set. This series sits in a similar price range and was also recently expanded with the world’s widest 2x anamorphic lens in production – the 18mm T2 – as well as a 135mm T2.2 and 200mm T3.2.
Xelmus APOLLO series
- 24mm T2 (Super35)
- 32mm T2 (Super35)
- 40mm T2
- 50mm T1.7
- 60mm T1.6
- 75mm T2
- 100mm T2.3
- 135mm T2.8
- 180mm T2.8
Price and availability
The Xelmus APOLLO 24mm T2 and 180mm T2.8 2x anamorphic primes are now available to pre-order from the company’s website. Both lenses require a pre-order deposit of $8,999 and are priced at $17,999.
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According to the company’s site, all orders placed before June 2024 should start shipping in December 2024.
For more information, please visit Xelmus’ website.
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