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The script engraving on the side reads \"Ultra Panatar\". This specific branding line was launched by Panavision in the mid-1950s to compete directly with Twentieth Century Fox\'s CinemaScope format.IndustrialFinish: It features Panavision\'s classic gray crinkle/wrinkle paint finish on a heavy cast-aluminum body, complete with a chrome-plated collar at the rear mounting point.Historical Impact: This exact lens design saved independent theater owners thousands of dollars in the 1950s. Instead of buying expensive format-specific projection gear, theater operators used this single adjustable prismatic attachment to squeeze and project multiple ultra-widescreen aspect ratios (from 1.33:1 up to 2.55:1).Up for sale is a highly collectible piece of Hollywood history: an original 1950s Panavision Ultra Panatar Anamorphic 35mm projection attachment lens.This heavy-duty industrial lens features the classic Panavision gray crinkle finish and the iconic script \"Ultra Panatar\" engraving on the outer barrel. In the mid-20th century, these adjustable prismatic attachments allowed theater projectionists to display the burgeoning widescreen cinema formats of the era.Today, these vintage Panavision lenses are highly sought after by specialty lens builders, collectors, and filmmakers who modify them for use as anamorphic attachments on modern digital camera setups to achieve a classic vintage cinematic aesthetic.* **Cosmetic Condition:** The outer metal casing shows authentic vintage wear, including paint scuffs, light surface oxidation, and age-related patina consistent with theatrical use.
* **Mechanical Condition:** The barrel and mounting collars are physically solid and intact.
* **Optical Condition:** The lens elements are original and have not been cleaned or modified. Sold strictly AS-IS. Please inspect all photos closely for glass clarity.### Dimensions & Weight:
* Weight: Extremely heavy (solid metal and optical lead glass housing).
* Height 10\"*Ships fully insured with heavy bubble-wrap padding via UPS Ground. International buyers welcome through the International Shipping program!*
