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Set Includes
- Lomo Square Front 35mm T2.8
- Lomo Square Front 50mm T2.4
- Lomo Square Front 80mm T2.5
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Lomo Square Front Anamorphic
Prime - 2x Anamorphic - Super 35
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Cine Visuals rents the Lomo Square Front anamorphic vintage Super 35 prime lens set from Los Angeles. This 3-lens PL-mount set includes 35mm, 50mm, and 80mm. Available for rental or sub-rental worldwide, with daily and weekly rental quotes available on request. Each lens is inspected and calibrated in-house before rental.
Set Includes
- Lomo Square Front 35mm T2.8
- Lomo Square Front 50mm T2.4
- Lomo Square Front 80mm T2.5
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About the Lomo Square Front Anamorphic Cinema Lenses
Lomo Square Front anamorphic primes are vintage 2x anamorphic lenses known for their bold, expressive character and unmistakable 1970s-era look. Built in the Soviet Union, they produce strong oval bokeh, pronounced horizontal flares, and lower contrast, with visible aberrations that contribute to a raw, atmospheric image rather than technical perfection.
Their rendering emphasizes texture, depth, and imperfection, with moderate sharpness in the center and softer edges that enhance separation and mood. Focus breathing and optical inconsistencies are part of their signature, making them especially appealing for projects seeking an authentic vintage anamorphic aesthetic that feels organic, unpredictable, and distinctly cinematic.
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Image Fidelity & Focus
Square Fronts are legendary for their heavy character. They produce strong oval bokeh, shallow depth of field, heavy horizontal flares, and dramatic barrel and edge distortion that enhances cinematic scope, particularly at wider focal lengths. The anamorphic element at the front of the lens assembly contributes to noticeable lens breathing and dynamic focus shifts, enhancing the character of the shot. Sharpness is moderate at best, with strong edge softness. Contrast is low, creating a hazy, dreamy look. Chromatic aberrations are common, particularly at wide apertures. Focus falloff is abrupt, and backgrounds warp dramatically, producing a vintage, psychedelic aesthetic.
Handling & Adaptability
These lenses were heavy, inconsistent, and mechanically unreliable in their original builds. They range from T2.4 to T2.8 and weigh from 3.2 to 4 pounds.
Flare & Bokeh
Bokeh is strong and oval, and horizontal flaring can be quirky, soft, dramatic and beautiful, sometimes with a purple or blue tinge.
Image Circle
Featuring a 2x squeeze factor and a 31.3mm image circle, they cover Super 35. The lenses offer a distinctive 2.25:1 ratio, delivering a wide cinematic aspect.
Cinematic Heritage
Originally produced in the Soviet Union by the Leningrad Optical-Mechanical Association (LOMO), Lomo Square Fronts were the Eastern Blocโs answer to Panavision and CinemaScope anamorphics. Initially used in Russian cinema, they became cult favorites in the West after the fall of the USSR, prized for their expressive flaws.
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
T2.8
Anamorphic
Super 35
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PL
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1'
0.30 m
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31.3 mm
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T2.4
Anamorphic
Super 35
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PL
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1'5"
0.43 m
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31.3 mm
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T2.5
Anamorphic
Super 35
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PL
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1'5"
0.43 m
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31.3 mm
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