What is an Anamorphic Lens — Anamorphic vs Spherical Lens Explained

Summary by Krater

This video breaks down the six visual characteristics that distinguish anamorphic camera lenses from spherical lenses, comparing bokeh, distortion, focus falloff and roll-off, focus breathing, lens flares, and field of view.

From the video

Answers: What is the difference between anamorphic and spherical lenses?

• Anamorphic vs spherical lenses
• Bokeh characteristics
• Lens distortion
• Focus falloff and roll-off
• Focus breathing
• Lens flares
• Field of view

What it concludes

• Spherical lenses generally produce mostly circular bokeh, while anamorphic lenses produce oval shapes.
• Anamorphic lenses offer a wider field of view compared to spherical lenses of the same focal length.
• Anamorphic lenses are typically more expensive than their spherical equivalents.
• Anamorphic lenses have more trouble focusing at close distances compared to spherical counterparts.