Vivitar 50mm F1.7 Cine Mod Lens w/ Anamorphic Bokeh & Orange Flare For Canon EF!

Bring expressive vintage character into modern cinematography with the Vivitar 50mm F1.7 Cine Mod Prime Lens, professionally modified and adapted for Canon EF mount. This classic fast fifty has been carefully transformed into a filmmaker-ready tool, combining organic vintage rendering with practical cine features required for professional video production.

Originally designed as a high-quality photographic lens, this Vivitar 50mm F1.7 has undergone a full professional service and cine modification process. The lens has been completely cleaned, re-lubricated, mechanically adjusted, and precisely adapted to Canon EF mount to ensure accurate infinity focus and reliable performance on modern digital cinema and DSLR cameras.

🎥 Professionally Cine-Modded for Filmmakers

This lens has been optimized specifically for video and cinema workflows:

• Integrated Follow Focus Gear – Smooth, precise manual focus control compatible with standard cine follow focus systems
• Cine-Optimized Mechanics – Smooth focus throw ideal for controlled rack focusing
• 80mm Outer Diameter Cine Hood – Matte box and rig friendly
• Canon EF Mount Adaptation – Ready for Canon cinema cameras and EF-adapted mirrorless systems
• Fully Serviced Optics – Cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted for consistent operation
• Front & Rear Caps Included – Safe storage and transport

🎞 Anamorphic-Style Look Without De-Squeeze

What makes this lens special is its spherical anamorphic emulation. The aperture and optical characteristics produce:

• Neutral oval bokeh for cinematic depth separation
• Distinct orange flares when shooting into strong light sources
• Organic highlight rendering reminiscent of anamorphic lenses

This effect is achieved without the need for de-squeezing. Simply add 2.35:1 black bars in post-production to achieve a convincing widescreen cinematic look while maintaining full sharpness and simplicity in your workflow.

🎨 Image Character & Rendering

The Vivitar 50mm F1.7 delivers a beautiful balance of character and usability:

• Creamy background separation at wide apertures
• Natural skin tones and pleasing color transitions
• Subtle vintage contrast with smooth highlight roll-off
• Cinematic flare behavior for expressive lighting setups

Perfect for narrative films, music videos, commercials, documentaries, and creative projects, this lens excels when visual character matters.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Lens Mount - Canon EF
• Focal Length - 50mm
• Maximum Aperture - F1.7
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 6
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.45m
• Filter Size - 52mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - Various

📦 This Offer Includes

✔ Vivitar 50mm F1.7 Cine Mod Lens

✔ Canon EF Mount Adaptation

✔ 2x Follow Focus Gears (installed)

✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood

✔ Front & Rear Lens Caps

🎬 Why Choose This Lens?

This cine-modded Vivitar is not just a vintage lens – it’s a creative cinematography tool. It offers anamorphic-style bokeh and flares, professional cine handling, and reliable mechanical performance at a fraction of the cost of true anamorphic glass.