Shvabe Holding, a part of the Rostec State Corporation, has introduced Russia’s inaugural 80mm anamorphic cinema lens at the Innoprom 2026 event. This achievement represents the country’s first domestically-produced anamorphic film lens to reach the prototype stage. The lens series, crafted by the Lytkarinsky Optical Glass Plant (LZOS) within the Shvabe group, features four different focal lengths:
- 40mm
- 60mm
- 80mm (first completed model, now displayed)
- 100mm
Each lens in the series provides a 2x anamorphic squeeze, comes with a standard PL mount (with additional mount adapters available), and is tailored for use with digital cinema cameras.
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Notable features of these lenses include:
- An ultra-wide field of view without the distortion and vignetting seen in typical spherical lenses.
- A unique cinematic look, characterized by distinct bokeh and lens flares.
- Exceptional image quality that distinguishes them from many international counterparts.
- The unusual concave shape of the front elements, which facilitates the horizontal squeeze while maintaining image quality.
“The creation of anamorphic lenses represents a significant milestone for Russia’s film industry. Besides delivering extended horizontal frames and superior image quality, these lenses provide unique cinematic effects. We plan to commence mass production of these film lenses next year, starting with an initial batch of 4 sets. Film studios can expect to see test models this year, and they will be priced lower than foreign models.” — Lev Borisov, Deputy General Director for Sales of Civilian Products at Shvabe Holding
Timeline & Future Availability
- July 2026: The 80mm prototype was publicly showcased for the first time.
- Later in 2026: Test models to be made accessible to film studios.
- 2027: Launch of mass production, beginning with an initial batch of 4 sets.
LZOS and Shvabe Overview
The Lytkarinsky Optical Glass Plant stands as Russia’s top optical manufacturer, being the sole facility capable of fabricating large-scale mirrors for both ground-based and space telescopes worldwide. The plant is also known for producing the acclaimed Rubinar mirror lenses.
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