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Caldwell Chameleon 25mm T2.0 (coming soon)
Caldwell Chameleon 32mm T2.0
Caldwell Chameleon 40mm T2.0
Caldwell Chameleon 50mm T2.0

Caldwell Chameleon 60mm T2.0
Caldwell Chameleon 75mm T2.0
Caldwell Chameleon 100mm T2.6
Caldwell Chameleon 150mm T4.0 (coming soon)

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Caldwell

Chameleon Lenses

Prime - 1.79x Anamorphic - Super 35

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The Caldwell Chameleon Anamorphic prime lenses offer a retro anamorphic look with modern mechanics. The entire 1.79x squeeze set, 48mm, 60mm, 75mm, 90mm, 112mm, & 150mm will cover full frame sensors and offer the traditional optical aberrations and flare characteristics unique to front anamorphic lenses. These lenses fill the ever increasing demand for Large Format Anamorphics, while delivering milestone worthy performance that can only be achieved through entirely new and purpose-built designs. Although there are limited true LF anamorphics currently, these lenses represent a no-compromises solution in a limited pool of options The Caldwell Chameleon primes use a unique anamorphic focus system, allowing compression in the vertical plane only. This system reduces the anamorphic “mumps” associated with older and less sophisticated lenses. Both the large format, and Super 35 versions of these lenses are available to rent or sub rent from Cine Visuals.

Focal Length
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Iris Blades
Image Circle

Era / Generation
Contrast & Tonal Character
Sharpness & Resolution
Focus Fall‑Off / Transition
Iris & Bokeh Quality
Flare & Highlight Behavior
Handling & Ergonomics
Build & Modifications
Cinematic Heritage & Credits

*Refer to Technical Specifications table. Not the same for all focal lengths.

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Technical Specs Table

T-Stop

Type

Format

Front Diameter

Lens Mount

Metadata

Close Focus (ft)

Close Focus (m)

Weight (lbs)

Weight (kg)

Length (in)

Length (mm)

Iris Blades

Image Circle

Front Filter

Rear Filter

Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame)

Horizontal Angle of View (S35)

Focus Rotation

T2.0

Anamorphic

Super 35

114 mm

–

5.50"

142.00 mm

–

33 mm

–

300°

T2.0

Anamorphic

Super 35

114 mm

–

2'6"

0.76 m

6.00 lbs

2.70 kg

5.50"

142.00 mm

–

33 mm

–

300°

T2.0

Anamorphic

Super 35

114 mm

–

2'6"

0.76 m

6.40 lbs

2.90 kg

5.50"

142.00 mm

–

33 mm

–

300°

T2.0

Anamorphic

Super 35

114 mm

–

2'6"

0.76 m

6.00 lbs

2.70 kg

5.50"

142.00 mm

–

33 mm

–

300°

T2.0

Anamorphic

Super 35

114 mm

–

2'6"

0.76 m

6.00 lbs

2.70 kg

5.50"

142.00 mm

–

33 mm

–

300°

T2.0

Anamorphic

Super 35

114 mm

–

2'6"

0.76 m

6.00 lbs

2.70 kg

5.50"

142.00 mm

–

33 mm

–

300°

T2.6

Anamorphic

Super 35

114 mm

–

2'6"

0.76 m

6.00 lbs

2.70 kg

5.50"

142.00 mm

–

33 mm

–

300°

T4.0

Anamorphic

Super 35

114 mm

–

5.50"

142.00 mm

–

33 mm

–

300°

Image Performance

Handling & Adaptability

The inclusion of a single aspheric optical element makes it visually compatible with both the multi-aspheric Leica Summilux-C and the spherical Leica Summicron-C primes. With nine lenses in six groups and apochromatic correction, outstanding resolution and contrast can be achieved all the way to the edge of the frame.