Viltrox EPIC 1.33× FF by Viltrox · Shenzhen, Anamorphic, available for cinema lens hire at The Front in Sydney
Modern Anamorphic

Viltrox · Shenzhen

Viltrox EPIC 1.33× FF

5 anamorphic primes 25 – 100mm T2.0 PL

The only 1.33× anamorphic set that covers full frame.

The Viltrox EPIC series gives a 2.35:1 aspect ratio from standard 16:9 sensors: no open gate, no 4:3 mode required. Optically clean and controlled: low distortion, near-zero breathing, minimal chromatic aberration, retro-leaning colour with pleasant skin. Signature blue anamorphic streak flares present but never overwhelming. Constant T2.0 across all five lenses, consistent gears, matched core trio at 1.98kg. Impressively affordable for true anamorphic glass.

Character profile

How this lens renders.

1.33× full-frame. Near-zero breathing.

Five axes plotting how this set behaves wide-open vs a neutral modern reference. Larger area = more pronounced trait.

Focal lengths

5 focal lengths in this set

  • 25mm T2.0
  • 35mm T2.0
  • 50mm T2.0
  • 75mm T2.0
  • 100mm T2.0
FocalT-StopFront Ø
25mmT2.095mm*
35mmT2.095mm*
50mmT2.095mm*
75mmT2.095mm*
100mmT2.095mm*

Talking points

Why DPs pick this set

  1. The only 1.33× anamorphic set covering full frame: works on any 16:9 sensor

  2. Near-zero focus breathing.

    Focus pulls are rock-solid with virtually no framing shift

  3. Core trio (35/50/75mm) matched at 1.98kg with identical gear positions.

    25mm 2.02kg; 100mm 2.7kg

  4. At under $4K per lens, these are a fraction of the cost of Hawk V-Lite or SLR Magic 1.33× alternatives

Technical

Full specifications

Mount
PL (35/50/75mm also available in E, L and RF as separate builds; 25mm and 100mm are PL only)
Squeeze
1.33×: delivers roughly 2.35:1 from 16:9 sensors
Coverage
Full Frame (edge to edge on 36×24mm sensors)
Iris
8 blades, oval bokeh

Some figures here are marked *. Our sources disagree on those, so we're checking them against the lenses themselves. Ask us and we'll measure it for you.

Heritage

  1. Origin

    Viltrox (Shenzhen, China), launched 2022. Viltrox has been manufacturing mount adapters since 2009 and its own photo lenses since 2018; the EPIC series is their first foray into dedicated cinema anamorphic glass. The initial 3-lens set (35/50/75mm) was followed by the 25mm and 100mm in 2024, with 65mm Macro and 135mm announced at IBC 2024. HD Nano multi-layer coatings and waterproof front element coating.

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