Xeen Anamorphic 50mm T2.3 FF PL

Xeen Anamorphic 50mm T2.3 – 2x Anamorphic Full-Frame PL Lens for Cinematic Wide Field of View

This Xeen Anamorphic 50mm T2.3 is a 2x anamorphic lens designed for high-end digital cinematography. It covers full-frame sensors and is available in an interchangeable PL mount, making it suitable for professional PL-mount camera systems.

Key cinematic characteristics

The lens delivers the distinct look associated with anamorphic optics. In practice, that means you capture wider images on a 35mm full-frame sensor compared to traditional spherical lenses. After de-squeezing, the lens produces a 2.55:1 original cinematic cope ratio on a 35mm full-frame sensor, which contributes to a classic widescreen appearance and a wider horizontal field of view.

Additionally, the lens iris uses 15 aperture blades. As a result, out-of-focus highlights become perfectly oval and evenly illuminated, producing a pleasing bokeh that filmmakers can use creatively to shape the image mood.

Design and handling

The Xeen Anamorphic 50mm T2.3 features a long focus throw of 300 degrees, which gives precision when pulling focus. Its minimum focusing distance is 1 m, allowing you to work relatively close while preserving the anamorphic characteristics.

The lens body tube incorporates carbon fiber. This material choice keeps the lens lightweight while remaining solid and visually appealing, offering a balance between reduced weight and durability.

Compatibility and resolution

• Compatible with full-frame PL-mount cameras.
• Offers high resolution and excellent sharpness suitable for 4K or UHD cameras.
• Also suitable for 8K resolution cameras.

What this lens is good for

• Creating a vintage, widescreen cinematic feel through a 2x anamorphic squeeze and a 2.55:1 de-squeezed image.
• Producing oval, evenly illuminated bokeh thanks to the 15-blade iris.
• Precise focus pulls with a 300-degree focus throw and reliable operation down to a 1 m minimum focus distance.
• Professional PL-mount workflows on full-frame sensors for high-end digital production.

FAQ

Question: Is the Xeen Anamorphic 50mm T2.3 compatible with my PL-mount cinema camera?
Answer: Yes. The lens is available in an interchangeable PL mount and is specifically compatible with full-frame PL-mount cameras for professional workflows.

Question: What visual characteristics can I expect from this lens?
Answer: Expect a wider horizontal field of view after de-squeezing to a 2.55:1 cinematic ratio, plus characteristic anamorphic qualities such as oval bokeh and cinematic flare behavior. The 15-blade iris creates evenly illuminated, oval out-of-focus highlights that enhance subject separation and image mood.

Question: How close can I focus, and how does focusing feel?
Answer: The lens focuses down to 1 m and offers a 300-degree focus throw, which provides smooth, precise control ideal for pull-focus operations in professional production environments.

Question: Is the lens lightweight and durable for on-set use?
Answer: Yes. The lens body uses carbon fiber, which the manufacturer applies to keep the tube lighter than metal while maintaining solidity and an attractive finish, balancing portability and durability on set.