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Xelmus Apollo Anamorphic
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- Xelmus Apollo 24mm T2
- Xelmus Apollo 32mm T2
- Xelmus Apollo 40mm T2
- Xelmus Apollo 50mm T1.7
- Xelmus Apollo 60mm T1.6
- Xelmus Apollo 75mm T2
- Xelmus Apollo 100mm T2.3
- Xelmus Apollo 135mm T2.8
- Xelmus Apollo 180mm T2.8
Xelmus Apollo Anamorphic
Prime - 2x Anamorphic - Full Frame
product details
The Xelmus Apollo 2x Anamorphic Primes are modern, full-frame anamorphic lenses designed to bring a bold, character-driven look to high-end cinematography. Xelmus Apollos were created to provide cinematographers with an alternative to both ultra-clinical modern glass and heavily vintage-inspired optics, blending character and precision. Optically, they combine sharp resolution with a gentle falloff, giving images a natural sense of depth. A full set includes nine focal lengths: 24mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 75mm, 100mm, 135mm, and 180mm, with maximum T-stops ranging from T1.6 - T2.8. Xelmus Apollo Primes are available for rental or sub-rental at 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 FallโOff / 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.
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
Anamorphic
Full Frame LF/VV
136 mm
PL
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21"
0.53 m
5.60 lbs
2.54 kg
5.50"
139.70 mm
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270ยฐ
T2
Anamorphic
Full Frame LF/VV
114 mm
PL
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15"
0.38 m
3.90 lbs
1.77 kg
4.50"
114.30 mm
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โ
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2
Anamorphic
Full Frame LF/VV
114 mm
PL
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15"
0.38 m
3.90 lbs
1.77 kg
4.50"
114.30 mm
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โ
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T1.7
Anamorphic
Full Frame LF/VV
104 mm
PL
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16"
0.41 m
3.90 lbs
1.77 kg
5.25"
133.35 mm
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โ
โ
โ
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270ยฐ
T1.6
Anamorphic
Full Frame LF/VV
104 mm
PL
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16"
0.41 m
3.80 lbs
1.72 kg
5.25"
133.35 mm
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โ
โ
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2
Anamorphic
Full Frame LF/VV
104 mm
PL
โ
21"
0.53 m
4.30 lbs
1.95 kg
6.00"
152.40 mm
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โ
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.3
Anamorphic
Full Frame LF/VV
104 mm
PL
โ
17.5"
0.44 m
4.96 lbs
2.25 kg
6.40"
162.56 mm
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โ
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.8
Anamorphic
Full Frame LF/VV
104 mm
PL
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29.5"
0.75 m
5.50 lbs
2.49 kg
6.70"
170.18 mm
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โ
โ
โ
โ
โ
270ยฐ
T2.8
Anamorphic
Full Frame LF/VV
104 mm
PL
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30"
0.76 m
6.50 lbs
2.95 kg
9.50"
241.30 mm
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270ยฐ
Xelmus Apollo Anamorphic
Image Fidelity & Focus
Xelmus Apollo Primes deliver strong image fidelity while embracing expressive characteristics. Wide open, Apollo lenses offer a sharp central core with a smooth transition into softer edges, giving a natural and cinematic falloff that helps isolate subjects. Focus breathing is minimal for an anamorphic design, and the lenses retain contrast well even in challenging backlit conditions, avoiding the washed-out look of older glass. Instead of the ultra-clean, high-contrast rendering found in lenses like the Cooke Anamorphic/i FF or ARRI Master Anamorphics, the Apollos lean toward a gentler, more organic image profile.
Handling & Adaptability
Built in Ukraine, Xelmus Apollo primes are known for their mechanical precision, featuring long focus throws, smooth rotation, and minimal breathing. Built with filmmakersโ workflows in mind, they share consistent gear positions, front diameters, and extended focus throws, making them easy to swap on set and precise for focus pullers. Despite being robustly constructed, they are relatively compact and lighter than many vintage anamorphic options, which makes them adaptable to Steadicam, handheld rigs, and gimbal setups.
Flare & Bokeh
Their oval bokeh is pronounced and painterly, with a dreamy and distinctly three-dimensional quality. Their flare response is a signature trait. Horizontal flares are rich and colorful, often leaning toward a golden warmth rather than the cooler streaks of many anamorphics. Xelmus Apollo Primes produce bold, stylized streaks and veiling glare when provoked, while remaining relatively well-controlled under normal conditions, making them versatile for both clean, contemporary cinematography and more expressive, atmospheric looks depending on how they are used.
Image Circle
Sufficient for full-frame sensors from 40mm and up, with a 2x squeeze and an image circle that covers up to 36x24mm. The 24mm and 32mm are designed to cover the super 35 format.
Cinematic Heritage
The Apollo line, created in the late 2010s by the Ukrainian company Xelmus, was one of the first full-frame anamorphic offerings from an independent manufacturer. Their goal was to blend modern precision with classic anamorphic aesthetics, delivering a look that nods to the past but is engineered for the demands of contemporary digital cinema.
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