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XELMUS CINEMA LENSES
The Angénieux brand has defined cinematic zoom lenses since its founding by Pierre Angénieux in Saint-Héand, France in 1935. A pioneer in optical design, the company revolutionized filmmaking in 1956 with the first modern 10x zoom, the 25–250mm, establishing a legacy of innovation that continues today. Angénieux lenses have earned multiple Academy Awards and are celebrated for their organic rendering, smooth mechanics, and versatility on set. Building on this heritage, Angénieux now offers a complete ecosystem of premium optics, from the Optimo Ultra 12x and Type EZ series to the celebrated Optimo Anamorphic zooms and the Optimo Prime series—their first entry into high-end primes, designed to complement the iconic zooms with a unified look. Blending tradition with cutting-edge design, Angénieux remains one of the most trusted names in cinema optics.
Xelmus, a boutique lens manufacturer based in Ukraine, has gained international recognition for its Apollo Anamorphic Primes, designed to deliver bold cinematic character with modern reliability. Inspired by the aesthetics of classic anamorphic glass, the Apollo series combines oval bokeh, expressive horizontal flares, and smooth focus falloff with sharp central resolution and consistent mechanics. A defining feature is the rotating astigmatizer focusing system, a concept originally pioneered by Panavision and re-engineered by Xelmus to provide cinematographers with greater creative control while preserving authentic anamorphic character. Built for Super 35 coverage in robust PL housings, the Apollo primes merge vintage-inspired artistry with contemporary usability, offering filmmakers a distinctive anamorphic look without the limitations of older optics. By blending innovation with homage to one of cinema’s great optical traditions, Xelmus has established itself as a respected name in modern anamorphic cinematography.