Panavision T Series

1. Overview

The Panavision T Series is a modern anamorphic prime lens set (2x squeeze) from 2016, exclusively available for rent through Panavision. It is designed for Super 35 sensors and is aimed at productions that want to combine a classic anamorphic look with modern mechanics and reliability.

2. Characteristics

Flare characteristics according to the CINEFLARES datasheet:

• Types: Streak, Oval, Caustic
• Colors: Blue, Purple
• Intensity: Average

Linked pattern entries:

• anamorphic-streak
• oval-flare
• caustic-flare

3. Creative Use

The 50mm T2.3, with its 2x squeeze, delivers the characteristic oval bokeh, streak flares in blue and purple, and slight barrel distortion—all in a modern, high-contrast package without the sensitivities of older vintage optics. The flare output is considered moderate; those seeking aggressive artifacts would lean towards older Panavision series. Typical use cases are large studio productions and high-end commercial productions that rent Panavision equipment as a package. The T Series is not available on the open rental market but is tied to Panavision rental agreements. Specific publicly documented film titles cannot be definitively attributed to the series, hence none are mentioned here.

4. Specs Overview

5. Status Tracker

• [x] Datasheet extracted (DOM-direct, 2026-04-20)
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