Give Your Footage the True Cinematic Look with Atlas Mercury Anamorphic Lenses!

06-05-2025 By Budgetcam Tips & Tricks

In the world of cinematography, it’s all about emotion and experience. And if you truly want to capture that iconic, cinematic feeling, anamorphic lenses are essential.The Atlas Mercury 1.5x Anamorphic Full-Frame Cine Prime Set brings that feeling within reach, combining vintage character, modern sharpness, and full-frame coverage like never before.

Why Choose Atlas Mercury Anamorphic Lenses?

Atlas Mercury lenses are specially designed to blend the classic anamorphic look with the performance today's filmmakers demand.With a 1.5x squeeze factor, they offer a subtle yet distinct anamorphic look — perfect for both 16:9 and native widescreen productions.

What you can expect:

  • Beautiful horizontal lens flares, cinematic and recognizable without being overwhelming.
  • Oval bokeh, delivering that iconic "cinematic" depth.
  • Full-frame coverage, ideal for modern cameras like RED, ARRI LF, Sony Venice, and other large-format sensors.
  • Smooth focus and aperture movement, perfectly suited for professional rigs and follow-focus systems.

Perfect for Modern Film Productions

Whether you're shooting a commercial, producing a feature film, or directing a high-end music video, the Atlas Mercury set instantly adds a professional, artistic touch to your visuals.These lenses maintain impressive center sharpness, with a natural, organic fall-off toward the edges — exactly the subtle rendering that cinematographers love.

Technical Highlights of the Mercury Set

  • 1.5x anamorphic squeeze – perfect for widescreen imagery without losing resolution.
  • Compatible with Full-Frame and VistaVision sensors.
  • Consistent T-stops, often around T2.2, for easy exposure management.
  • Robust cinema construction with uniform focus and aperture ring positioning for fast lens changes.
  • Compact and lightweight design – surprisingly nimble for gimbals and steadicams.

Experience It Yourself

Want to give your next production that authentic cinematic touch?👉 Rent the Atlas Mercury 1.5x Anamorphic Cine Prime Set at Budgetcam and create visuals that truly stand out!


Stories like this one:

Tips & Tricks
How to Create a Cinematic Car Commercial with Just 3 Lights
Read more
Tips & Tricks
How do you turn an ordinary garage into a cinematic location where a car truly stands out? With the right lighting, a solid plan, and of course — a good camera. This shoot was all about contrast and atmosphere.Creative VisionWe wanted to...
28-05-2025
By Budgetcam
The Tilta Hermit POV Helmet: the secret behind next-level POV shots
Read more
Tips & Tricks
Action-packed descents, stabilized follow shots & immersive POVs: a winter sports shoot in Val Gardena. High-speed downhill action, tightly stabilized follow shots, and immersive POV footage — that’s what this winter sports...
21-05-2025
By Budgetcam

Stay informed of all discount promotions

Sign up for our newsletter and stay informed