Designed for the perfect cinematic look, the Vantage Hawk V-Lite Anamorphic lenses are known for producing distinctive, pronounced horizontal “streak” flares — a classic characteristic of anamorphic lenses. These flares are often described as having a cinematic quality, adding visual interest to an image, particularly when shooting directly into a light source. The streaks contribute to the lens’s aesthetic appeal while maintaining excellent image quality and sharpness overall. In addition to their unique flare, the lenses deliver impressive contrast, with deep blacks and vibrant highlights that enhance the overall image. The beautiful, oval bokeh they produce contributes to a soft, cinematic depth of field, making the subject stand out against a pleasingly blurred background. Used in the Academy Award-winning films Moonlight and Everything Everywhere All at Once (Best Picture), as well as the critically acclaimed series Narcos, the Vantage Hawk V-Lites are trusted for their ability to...