Bausch & Lomb Super Baltar

1. Overview

The Bausch & Lomb Super Baltar is an American prime lens from the 1960s, originally developed for professional cinema. It belongs to the vintage generation of spherical prime lenses and was primarily used in Hollywood productions of the late studio era.

2. Characteristics

Flare behavior according to CINEFLARES datasheet:

• Types: Spherical Spot
• Colors: Blue
• Intensity: Strong

Linked Pattern Entries:

• spherical-spot

3. Creative Use

The 75mm focal length operates at T2.3 and delivers a soft, low-contrast look with slight barrel distortion at wide apertures — typical for vintage glass of this generation. The strong, blue Spherical Spot flare appears prominently with direct light sources in the frame and is the primary reason many DoPs choose this lens. The Super Baltar is suitable for productions aiming for a warm, slightly imperfect look of the 1960s to 1970s without resorting to digital emulation. It is typically found at specialized vintage rental houses, sometimes rehoused; it is not a standard studio set but a deliberate choice for character looks.

4. Specs Overview

5. Status Tracker

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