Ancient Optics has unveiled the STATERA Anamorphic 90-180mm T3.2, a 1.5x squeeze full-frame zoom lens designed for content creators pursuing cinematic imagery. The lens features a true front-anamorphic design, a hallmark of the company’s approach to preserving optical character and performance. This new zoom expands the STATERA family beyond its established prime lenses, aiming to bring the same visual qualities to a more versatile focal range.

Built for full-frame sensors, the STATERA 90-180mm offers a flexible telephoto range suitable for interviews, detail shots, and compressed background scenes common in narrative and documentary work. The T3.2 aperture provides consistent exposure across the zoom range, supporting low-light shooting and shallow depth of field effects valued in cinematic production. By maintaining a constant squeeze factor of 1.5x, the lens ensures compatibility with standard de-squeeze workflows in post-production.

Ancient Optics positions this release as part of its broader challenge to develop anamorphic zooms that match the performance and aesthetic of its prime lenses. The company emphasizes optical integrity, seeking to deliver the characteristic flares, oval bokeh, and longitudinal aberration control associated with high-end anamorphic optics without compromising zoom functionality. This approach addresses a growing demand among independent creators for lenses that combine flexibility with distinctive visual texture.

The STATERA 90-180mm T3.2 is now available through Ancient Optics’ official channels. While specific pricing and release timelines were not detailed in the announcement, the lens targets professional and semi-professional creators investing in interchangeable lens systems for film and high-end video. Its introduction signals continued innovation in the niche of accessible anamorphic technology for DSLR and mirrorless platforms. Creators seeking to enhance their visual storytelling with cinematic aspect ratios and lens character now have another tool tailored to full-frame mirrorless ecosystems.