Atlas Lens – 54mm Mercury Series 1.5x Full-Frame Anamorphic

Key Features
- Focal Length: 54mm
- Aperture Range: T2.2 to T16
- Anamorphic Squeeze Ratio: 1.5x
- Close Focus Distance: 2.5 feet (0.76 meters)
- Mount: ARRI PL
- Sensor Coverage: Full-frame (36.7mm x 25.54mm)
- Front Diameter: 95mm
- Weight: Approximately 2.95 lbs (1.34 kg)
- Length: Approximately 5.0 inches (12.8 cm)
- Optical Characteristics: Golden flares, enhanced oval bokeh, pleasing barrel distortion, near-zero chromatic aberration
- Design: Compact and lightweight, with standardized gears and diameters for seamless integration
Description
Atlas Mercury Series 54mm T2.2 1.5x Full-Frame Anamorphic Prime Lens – Vintage Character in a Compact Design
The Atlas Mercury Series 54mm T2.2 1.5x Full-Frame Anamorphic Prime Lens is a premium lens designed for cinematographers seeking a classic anamorphic aesthetic with modern performance. This lens offers a 1.5x anamorphic squeeze, delivering a cinematic widescreen image with unique optical characteristics.
With a fast T2.2 aperture, the 54mm lens excels in low-light conditions and provides a shallow depth of field, enhancing subject isolation. Its close focus capability of 2.5 feet (0.76 meters) allows for detailed close-up shots, making it versatile for various shooting scenarios.
The Mercury Series features precision-adjusted air space tunings and bold coatings, resulting in expressive, reactive, yet chromatically refined anamorphic flares. These flares adapt to the color of your light source, offering creative flexibility in achieving your desired look.
Optimized for full-frame sensors, the Mercury Series 54mm lens covers an imaging area of 36.7mm x 25.54mm, supporting various aspect ratios including 2:1, 2.25:1, 2.4:1, and 2.66:1. Its compact and lightweight design—approximately half the size and weight of most professional anamorphic lenses—ensures ease of use and reduced fatigue during handheld or gimbal operations.
Pro Anamorphic Made Personal
Introducing the Atlas Mercury Series 1.5x Full-Frame Anamorphic Lenses
More personality and zero compromises — Mercury goes wherever your stories take you. Mercury Series feature full-frame coverage, a 1.5x squeeze ratio with enhanced bokeh, a dynamic geometric optical personality and warm vintage tones — all at half the size and weight of most pro anamorphic lenses.
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Technical Specs:
Focal Length | Aperture Range | Min Focus | Weight | Length | Front Diameter | Sensor Coverage | Field of View | Flange System |
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54mm | T2.2 – T16 | 2.5 ft / .76 m | 2.95 lbs / 1.3 kg | 5.0 in / 12.8cm | 95mm | Full Frame | 60º | PL Mount |