Moller Anamorphot 32/2x

• Anamorphic Adapter by Möller
• Double Focus
• Mount: 39 MM

The Möller a smaller scope and even adding the FMJ, it didn't feel too heavy. Focus was locked to infinity and all of the focusing was done on the FVD. This is a pretty good projection scope and I don't have much to say about shooting.

The Moller 32/2x is a lens full of catches. It goes by a few names - I had one named Vidoscope, while many are labeled as Moller. There's also differences in the focus markings and a completely useless version.

This is a 2x stretch projection lens. It's small and light, weighing 390g, or a pound, and it's a breeze to carry around compared to the other stuff I tested in the previous videos. It has 39mm threads on the back, which makes it easy for clamps and alignment. There are no threads on the front. It also has these notches right around the front, which make life harder to get a front clamp to fit snuggly - hence the FMJ.

When we get to the subject of focus, things get sketchy. There are mainly two versions of this lens. The first version (which still goes by multiple names) has focus markings (either in ft, or ft AND meters) and minimum focus at 1.4m (4'10"). Focus throw is about 330 degrees, so quite long. The other version of the lens - regardless of the brand written on it - has no focus marks. This is a telecine version of the lens, with very specific uses and it's almost useless to anamorphic shooting, as it is unable to focus on infinity. The dead giveaway to the telecine version of the Moller is the recessed rear element you can see in these pictures. Many thanks to Oli Kember for pointing out this difference between these otherwise identical looking lenses. So be careful when buying one of them.

Image quality is excellent at the center with any focal lens and aperture, but it drops towards the edges, only getting consistent sharpness across the entire frame when stopped down. Not a surprise. The sharpness on this adapter makes it a great contender for a vintage scope on a smaller sensor.

The flares are interesting. I had a Vidoscope which showed neutral coatings and the resulting flares were more of a muted purple, while a Moller labeled copy had strong blue coatings and displayed much more saturated flares.

On full frame the Moller 32 clears the frame at 85mm and vignettes heavily at 50mm. Something in between should be good to get you cleared on 2.4:1, possibly a Helios 44, at 58mm.

This was a fun lens to test. It didn't hinder my style of shooting like the heavier projection lenses, it turned out to be a lens full of exceptions and little details to be aware of, capable of rendering beautiful and sharp images at the same time it shows good vintage character. Good job, Moller.