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Atlas Lens Co. Mercury 72mm T2.2 1.5x Anamorphic Prime Lens (PL Mount)

The Atlas Lens Co. 72mm T2.2 1.5x Anamorphic Prime Lens is a 72mm f/2.2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Atlas Lens Co. Mercury 72mm T2.2 1.5x Anamorphic Prime Lens (PL Mount)

Atlas Lens Co. Mercury 72mm T2.2 1.5x Anamorphic Prime Lens (PL Mount)

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Lens Overview — Atlas Lens Co. 72mm T2.2 1.5x Anamorphic Prime Lens

The Atlas Lens Co. Mercury 72mm T2.2 is a manual-focus anamorphic prime lens mounted in PL Mount, designed for Cinema and Video camera systems. Built around a Super 35 sensor format coverage, it sits in the standard focal length range at a fixed 72mm, making it a versatile mid-range prime for narrative and documentary work alike.

The lens opens to a maximum aperture of T2.2, offering solid light-gathering capability for controlled or mixed-light shooting environments. As an anamorphic type lens, it brings the optical character associated with that format to productions using PL-mount cinema cameras. At 1.1 kg and with a 95mm filter thread, the Mercury 72mm has a physical footprint that balances manageable on-set handling with the robust construction expected in a professional cinema context.

Focus is entirely manual, which is standard practice for cinema lenses where precise, repeatable focus pulls are essential. Image stabilization is not present, consistent with the expectation that cinema rigs handle stabilization at the rig or camera level. The PL Mount ensures broad compatibility across industry-standard cinema camera bodies, making this lens a straightforward fit into established professional workflows.

Key Features — Atlas Lens Co. 72mm T2.2 1.5x Anamorphic Prime Lens

1.5x Anamorphic Squeeze: Produces the widescreen cinematic look and characteristic lens flares associated with anamorphic format without requiring a full 2x squeeze sensor area.

T2.2 Maximum Aperture: Solid light-gathering capability for a cinema prime, suitable for controlled and mixed-light shooting environments.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera bodies from ARRI, RED, and other major manufacturers.

Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format, matching the most widely used sensor size in professional cinema production.

72mm Fixed Focal Length: A standard mid-range prime well suited to dialogue scenes, medium shots, and versatile narrative or documentary work.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls in professional cinema workflows.

Lens Specifications — Atlas Lens Co. 72mm T2.2 1.5x Anamorphic Prime Lens

Atlas Lens Co. 72mm T2.2 1.5x Anamorphic Prime Lens full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography, Creative Effects
Lens TypeAnamorphic
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length72mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.2
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread95mm

Description — Atlas Lens Co. 72mm T2.2 1.5x Anamorphic Prime Lens

The Atlas Lens Co. Mercury 72mm T2.2 is an anamorphic prime lens in PL Mount, purpose-built for Cinema and Video production. With a fixed 72mm focal length in the standard range and a maximum aperture of T2.2, it delivers consistent exposure and a defined field of view that filmmakers can rely on across a shoot.

The lens is designed to cover a Super 35 sensor format, aligning with the most widely used sensor size in professional digital cinema. Weighing 1.1 kg and featuring a 95mm filter thread, it integrates cleanly into professional lens kits and matte box setups. Focus is fully manual, following cinema industry convention and enabling precise, repeatable focus pulls.

The lens type is Anamorphic, bringing the distinctive optical character of that format to PL-mount cinema cameras. Image stabilization is listed as None, consistent with the assumption that stabilization is managed at the rig or camera level in professional cinema workflows.

Pros — Atlas Lens Co. 72mm T2.2 1.5x Anamorphic Prime Lens

  • ✓Maximum aperture of T2.2 provides strong light-gathering performance for a cinema prime
  • ✓PL Mount offers compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema camera bodies
  • ✓Super 35 sensor format coverage suits the most common cinema camera sensor size

Cons — Atlas Lens Co. 72mm T2.2 1.5x Anamorphic Prime Lens

  • ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus, which requires skilled focus pullers for fast-paced productions
  • ✗Super 35 coverage means the lens is not specified for larger format sensors beyond that size
  • ✗No image stabilization, placing all stabilization responsibility on the rig or camera body

Videos — Atlas Lens Co. 72mm T2.2 1.5x Anamorphic Prime Lens

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Frequently Asked Questions — Atlas Lens Co. 72mm T2.2 1.5x Anamorphic Prime Lens

What camera mount does the Atlas Mercury 72mm use?+
The lens is built with a PL Mount, which is the industry-standard mount for professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a broad range of Cinema and Video camera systems.
What sensor size does this lens cover?+
The Atlas Mercury 72mm is specified to cover a Super 35 sensor format. Shooters working with larger format sensors should verify compatibility before use, as Super 35 is the stated coverage in the specifications.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, the Atlas Mercury 72mm is a manual focus lens only. This is standard for cinema prime lenses, where focus pullers use measured, repeatable focus marks during production.
What is the maximum aperture of the Mercury 72mm?+
The lens has a maximum aperture of T2.2. This T-stop rating reflects the actual light transmission through the lens, which is the standard measurement used in cinema lens specifications.
How heavy is the Atlas Mercury 72mm?+
The lens weighs 1.1 kg. This weight makes it suitable for use on a variety of cinema rigs, including shoulder mounts and gimbals, without placing excessive load on the support system.
What filter thread size does the Mercury 72mm use?+
The lens features a 95mm filter thread. This size is compatible with many cinema matte boxes and large-format filter systems commonly used in professional production environments.

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