40mm UW Golden
The Golden 40mm combines expansive coverage with a balanced perspective, making it well suited to both environmental imagery and character-focused compositions. Its versatility allows it to move comfortably between wide establishing shots and more intimate framing. The Golden Series flare characteristic produces beautiful, distinctive golden flares while preserving the signature Chameleon colour balance and optical character.
Focal Length: 40mm
Aperture Range: T2 - T22
Max Coverage: 38mm x 28.5mm
Full Frame: Yes
Length: 143mm
Front Diameter: 114mm
Weight: 2.7lbs
Close Focus: 31"
Focus Rotation: 253 deg.
These lenses are currently available for loan only, and are not part of the current production series. Please enquire directly for testing, demonstrations.
Caldwell Chameleon Large Coverage Golden Series
The Caldwell Chameleon Golden Series is a specially tuned range within the Chameleon family, designed to introduce a refined golden flare characteristic in place of the traditional blue flare commonly associated with anamorphic lenses, while maintaining an overall cooler image balance. The result is a unique combination of warmth and elegance within highlights, paired with a clean, modern cinematic tonal response. Developed using Caldwell’s advanced anamorphic optical system, the Golden Series preserves the signature Chameleon characteristics of subtle elegance, minimal breathing, controlled distortion, and exceptional optical consistency. The golden flare response adds richness and atmosphere to practical lighting and specular highlights without overpowering the image.
