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Caldwell Chameleon Lenses

The Caldwell Chameleon Anamorphics are small lightweight and compact with the classic blue flare and characteristics that one would expect from classic anamorphic.

The 1.79x anamorphic squeeze ratio is the perfect balance of anamorphic look and maximal use of the sensor area. Having two series with different image circles allows the cinematographer to embrace character and edge aberrations, or opt for a cleaner, more restrained image depending on the shot or project.

Using 1.79x squeeze ratio is better suited to digital sensors, the chameleons can be configured with different rear optical groups for different applications: covering S35+cameras or configured to cover the large format cameras like the Venice, LF and the Red Monstro.

All lenses within a series are uniform in size and have a minimal focus of 2.5ft.

 

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Full Frame

Focal LengthApertureImage CircleLengthFront Diameter
48mmT350mm163mm114mm
60mmT350mm163mm114mm
75mmT350mm163mm114mm
90mmT350mm163mm114mm
112mmT350mm163mm114mm
150mmT450mm163mm114mm
225mmT650mm163mm114mm

S35

Focal LengthApertureImage CircleLengthFront Diameter
32mmT233mm142mm114mm
40mmT233mm142mm114mm
50mmT233mm142mm114mm
60mmT233mm142mm114mm
75mmT233mm142mm114mm
100mmT2.633mm142mm114mm
150mmT433mm142mm114mm
Caldwell Chameleon Lenses

The Caldwell Chameleon Anamorphics are small lightweight and compact with the classic blue flare and characteristics that one would expect from classic anamorphic.

The 1.79x anamorphic squeeze ratio is the perfect balance of anamorphic look and maximal use of the sensor area. Having two series with different image circles allows the cinematographer to embrace character and edge aberrations, or opt for a cleaner, more restrained image depending on the shot or project.

Using 1.79x squeeze ratio is better suited to digital sensors, the chameleons can be configured with different rear optical groups for different applications: covering S35+cameras or configured to cover the large format cameras like the Venice, LF and the Red Monstro.

All lenses within a series are uniform in size and have a minimal focus of 2.5ft.

Full Frame

Focal LengthApertureImage CircleLengthFront Diameter
48mmT350mm163mm114mm
60mmT350mm163mm114mm
75mmT350mm163mm114mm
90mmT350mm163mm114mm
112mmT350mm163mm114mm
150mmT450mm163mm114mm
225mmT650mm163mm114mm
 

S35

Focal LengthApertureImage CircleLengthFront Diameter
32mmT233mm142mm114mm
40mmT233mm142mm114mm
50mmT233mm142mm114mm
60mmT233mm142mm114mm
75mmT233mm142mm114mm
100mmT2.633mm142mm114mm
150mmT433mm142mm114mm