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A “Cinematic Anamorphic World Pass” Designed Just for You
SLR Magic 1.33x - 40 Anamorphic Adapter
Want to capture cinematic widescreen images, beautiful horizontal flares, and a compressed sense of space with the lenses you already own, without investing in an expensive anamorphic system all at once? The SLR Magic Anamorphot 40 1.33x Adapter is a front‑mounted anamorphic adapter designed for beginners and independent creators.
Turn your regular lenses into “cinema anamorphic lenses”
Simply mount it in front of any lens whose front element is no larger than 40mm and which has a 52mm filter thread, and you can instantly turn a regular lens into a “cinema anamorphic lens.”
When shooting in 16:9, it compresses the image by 1.33x; after de‑squeezing in post, you get a widescreen aspect ratio close to 2.35:1, along with stretched horizontal point light sources and unique anamorphic flares and bokeh, creating a more three‑dimensional sense of compressed space and a cinematic atmosphere. It can be paired with prime and zoom lenses from multiple brands, greatly reducing the cost of switching to a full anamorphic system while maintaining flexibility and mobility.
How to use focus and How to choose an aperture
Its adjustable focusing system offers clearly marked “Normal” and “Near” modes: “Normal” covers roughly 3 feet to infinity, while “Near” lets you focus down to about 2 feet. In practical use, you employ “dual focus” — set the taking lens to infinity, then fine‑tune focus using the Anamorphot’s focus ring. Using focus magnification and focus peaking is recommended for better accuracy.
In terms of aperture, very large apertures (such as f/1.2–f/2) may cause edge softness with some lenses. For everyday shooting, starting around f/2.8–f/4 is recommended; when you want a stronger cinematic “glow,” you can open up the aperture further, accepting a more stylized image character.
Recommended focal length choices
For focal length pairing, to balance image quality and avoid vignetting or severe distortion: on full‑frame, it’s recommended to start around 50mm and above, as 35mm may already show noticeable vignetting; on APS‑C / Super 35, start around 35mm and above; on M4/3, around 20mm and above is more stable. Standard to short telephoto (roughly 40 - 85mm full‑frame equivalent) is its “sweet spot,” especially suitable for portraits, half‑body shots, interviews, and product videos, striking a good balance between anamorphic feel, flares, aesthetics, and bokeh.
Longer focal lengths (85mm and above) provide even stronger compression and softer backgrounds, ideal for close‑ups and emotional scenes, as long as you pay closer attention to precise focusing and proper camera support.
The anamorphic look, flares, three‑dimensional compression, and wide framing produced by the SLR Magic Anamorphot 40 1.33x Adapter deliver a cinematic, story‑driven widescreen image that works perfectly on YouTube, Vimeo, or the big screen. It’s an excellent fit for YouTubers, vloggers, and independent creators who want to elevate their visual style, as well as those shooting micro‑films, shorts, music videos, and brand image pieces. It lets you keep your familiar lens system and handling, simply adding “a layer of cinematic flavor” in front. At a reasonable price, it offers an accessible entry point into the world of anamorphic, making it an ideal choice as your first — and most practical — anamorphic adapter.
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SLR Magic 1.33x - 40 Anamorphic Adapter
● Mounting: " Rear Mounting Threads: 52 mm "
● Mounting : " Front Filter Threads: 62 mm "
● Adjustable Focus : " Normal and Near "
● Front Element Diameter : " 1.6" / 40 mm "
● Weight : " 8.8oz / 0.25 kg "
The Anamorphic 40 1.33x is an anamorphic widescreen adapter lens designed for modern creators, allowing you to quickly achieve a cinematic 2.35:1 aspect ratio and refined anamorphic effects while retaining your existing lens system and handling. Its lightweight 1.33x squeeze design is portable and practical, tailored for solo shooting, making it easy to bring a cinematic look to everything from short films to commercial productions.
In addition, it supports both autofocus (with certain limitations) and manual-focus lenses, giving users the flexibility to work with a wide range of lenses while enjoying the unique anamorphic characteristics provided by the Anamorphot 40 1.33x adapter.
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