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GEAR UPDATE - we now have 2 complete sets of vintage TODD AO Anamorphic lenses for rent. These are some of the rarest lenses out there. You will occasionally find mixed sets, but it’s uncommon to find complete sets of each generation. The first generation TODD AO Anamorphics use Cooke Speed Panchro and Kinetal primes as their base spherical lenses. TODD AO designed a new type of focus system for this series, that earned TODD AO’s Dr. Richard Vetter an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Sci-Tech award in 1973. Their edge performance is quite good for vintage anamorphics. Flares are really special, barrel distortion is just the right amount, and bokeh has a lot of classic anamorphic texture. The lenses have internal focus, standard front diameters, and standard focus and iris gears.

The second generation of TODD AO use Canon K-35 spherical primes, and are often referred to as TODD AO “High Speeds.” They use an entirely different focus system: opting for the classic variable diopter approach. This allows the 35mm and 55mm to focus to an impressive 2’, which is unheard of for vintage anamorphic lenses. These are sharp in the center with heavy falloff. Wide Open, the look is quite unique and dreamy. Stopped down and they are more controlled. Flares are big and beautiful, bokeh is lovely, and they have moderate barrel distortion. They have been upgraded with @arma__cine Orbitals which allow the use of follow focus systems and standard 4x5 clamp-on matte boxes and give the lenses standard front diameters. 

Yes, they are both TODD AO sets. But they are quite different. Both produce beautiful images, but they do it in different ways and give you different results. Test out both sets in our lens test studio to see which set might be right for your project.

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