The Classic Look of Kowa Anamorphic Lenses
Finding a set of kowa anamorphic lenses that hasn't been beat to hell by decades of production use is getting harder every year, but the search is almost always worth it. If you've ever watched a movie and thought the image felt "painterly" or noticed those distinct, warm amber flares that don't look like the typical sci-fi blue streaks, there's a good chance you were looking at Kowa glass. These lenses have a reputation for being the "indie darling" of the anamorphic world, offering a look that feels far more expensive than their physical size would suggest. ...