Atlas Mercury Anamorphic
A compact 1.5x full-frame anamorphic set with golden flares, vintage-leaning warmth, and a footprint small enough for modern support packages.
Package Read
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Price Tier
Premium
Character Lane
expressive
Coverage
Super 35 / Full Frame / VistaVision
Introduced
2023
Optical Profile
Character
Forward
Flare
Forward
Contrast
Balanced
Warmth
Balanced
Focus Control
Forward
Distortion Control
Forward
Mercury's appeal is specific: classic anamorphic cues, near-zero chromatic aberration, and 95mm-front compactness instead of the bulk and fragility of older 2x sets.
Best Use Cases
- Gimbal or handheld anamorphic
- Full-frame productions needing compact packages
- Lower-footprint commercial work
Why Choose It
- Gimbal or handheld anamorphic
- Full-frame productions needing compact packages
- Lower-footprint commercial work
Tradeoffs
- 1.5x squeeze is a different flavor than 2x classics
- Less raw imperfection than older anamorphics
Technical Strip
- Focal Range
- 36mm-95mm
- Speed Range
- T2.2
- Mounts
- PL
- Image Circle
- 46.7mm
- Introduced
- 2023
Reference Work
This launch profile leans more on lens behavior and DP preference than a featured film list.
Cinematographer Read
No launch DP reference is attached to this family yet.
Source Stack
- Major Manufacturers Comprehensive
- CVP Lens Catalog Research
- Old Fast Glass Research
- Rental Houses and Pricing
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