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Anamorphic
Spherical lenses are more common and natural-looking, while Anamorphic lenses are more cinematic and dramatic.
(Anamorphic lenses are extremely common in movies.)
How are they different?
Image : Sharper and more square (spherical)
Image : Softer and wider aspect ratio (anamorphic)
Bokeh : Circular (spherical)
Bokeh : Oval-shaped (anamorphic)
Depth of field : Deeper (spherical)
Depth of field : Shallower (anamorphic)
Use : More traditional, good in low light (spherical)
Use : More cinematic, adds character (anamorphic)
Image processing : No aspect ratio change (spherical)
Image processing : Requires stretching in post-production (anamorphic)
examples






(actual lens used for your video)

Shoot your next
video with...
anamorphic lens
Remus 45mm
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