The Panavision PVintage is a spherical prime series (1.0×) developed by Panavision from 2000 onward for Super 35 cameras, available exclusively through their own rental network.
1. Overview
The Panavision PVintage is a spherical prime lens series (1.0x) developed by Panavision starting in 2000 for Super 35 cameras and exclusively available through their own rental network. It deliberately draws on the optical characteristics of older Panavision generations: reduced contrast, soft focus fall-off, pronounced flares.
2. Characteristics
Flare behavior according to CINEFLARES datasheet:
- Types: Rainbow, Caustic, Veiling
- Colors: Blue, Cyan, Amber, Red
- Intensity: Strong
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3. Creative Use
The 50mm lens with T1.0 is used when an organic, slightly rendered look is desired without switching to modern anamorphic lenses. The flare behavior — Rainbow, Caustic, Veiling in Blue, Cyan, Amber, and Red — is pronounced with frontal or grazing light sources and difficult to tame; those who need clean backlight situations will opt for a different series. A typical rental scenario is Panavision studio rental for larger productions, as PVintage lenses are not available through independent rental houses. The look is suitable for projects aiming to convey a period feel or emotional warmth without completely abandoning digital sharpness.
4. Specs Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PANAVISION |
| Type | Prime Super 35 |
| Year | 2000 |
| Country | USA |
| Era | Vintage |
| Focal Length (Reference Datasheet) | 50.0mm |
| T-Stop Range | T1.0 – T16.0 |
| Squeeze | 1.0× |
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.85 lb |
| Close Focus | 0.61 m / 2' |
| Distortion | Barrel |
5. Status Tracker
- [x] Datasheet extracted (DOM-direct, 2026-04-20)
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