Experience with prototype wide-angle anamorphic zoom lens

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2004Cameras (Film/Video/HD) forum

22 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

A 40-80mm anamorphic zoom lens with aperture T2.8 and minimum focus distance of 3 feet was tested on a film production in Vancouver.
The lens is comparable in length and weight to a 100mm anamorphic prime lens, making it practical for A-camera and Steadicam work.
The optical quality was reported as excellent, with no visible difference between the zoom and prime lenses at aperture 2.8 in interior shots.
Focal length changes could be hidden within camera movements like pans, reducing the need to physically swap lenses during takes.
The lens was used as the primary optic for most of the production, with occasional switching to other lenses only for action sequences involving running or stairs.

Experience based on prototype equipment used on a single production in 2004.
Evaluation limited to wide-open aperture performance in interior lighting conditions.
No formal optical testing or technical specifications beyond the working parameters provided.