Kowa Pominar Spherical Primes are Japanese cinema lenses from the 1960s. These are impressive lenses with an amazing combination of characteristics. Focal lengths include the 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm. Each lens is sharp on center, with medium/low contrast overall – so you can get sharp images, but you retain more detail on your shadows and highlights. This also makes them very flattering on your subject. Their bokeh has a great balance of enough character to make these vintage lenses stand out from other modern options, but not so busy that it distracts from your subject. What really sets them apart from almost every other lens set is their signature gold and amber lens flares, thanks to their gold single-layer coatings. Since the lenses are slightly cool in color (when properly white balanced) their flares have a rich saturated amber tone that is beautiful, never distracting, and contrasts with blue skies really well. Nothing else flares like Kowa Prominars. One of the most notable projects that used Kowa Prominars is the FX TV series ‘Atlanta.’ Kowa Prominars are available to rent or sub-rent from Cine Visuals in full sets, partial sets, or as single lenses.