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Well, might have found the answer to this already in this thread.  Guess it refers to the non anamorphic part of the lens:

So I think I finally realized the cinelux's come in two pieces-the anamorphic adapter and the projector lens that attaches to the projector. They seem to come in different mm's.  Question is, if I get a wider Cinelux, does that mean it can see a wider FOV before vignetting?  

LOL. You're probably right Guess you can't have it all.  The Cinelux's do look promising, but all the different the versions are confusing.   I'm considering the flat front versions with no 'lips.' Do you recommend anything else for the first 4 Tito? 

Hey guys, 

So after my first try at this anamorphic business with a Sankor 16-D didn't work out, 

I'm going to try again, but I need some help picking an adapter that fits the following. They are ordered in priority for me:

1. Meant for 35mm projection, so it will cover S35/APS-C sensor

2. Flat or threaded front so I can use my SLR Magic Rangefinder diopter I shelled out $$$ and haven't used yet. 

3. Large rear element to avoid vignetting 

4. Nice flares 

5. Under $500

So is the above possible? I have discovered the Anamorphic Lens-yclopedia on the forum, which is very helpful, but its by no means a complete list of what's out there, and doesn't have prices or original format listed.

The suggestions in the '$500' category on this site  seem like a good place to start, but prices have risen since is was published.  Hard to find the the Kowa for B+H for less than $1k now  

http://www.filmbrute.com/anamorphic2/

 Can't wait to hear your suggestions! 

Hey guys, 

Thanks for the helpful replies.  Ken, this is the first time I have heard that some 2x anamorphics are wider than others? Do you mean the angle of FOV, or the width of the rear element? To clarify, from what I understand, the rear element of the anamorphic needs to be larger than the front element of the taking lens, otherwise it will vignette? From what you're saying, sounds like the 16-D is a lost cause on S35, I'll have to shoot MFT only on my adapter.  

I'm frustrated because the front elements of the lenses I mention are smaller than the rear element of my 16-D, and I still get thick vignetting.  My only 58mm lens is the Minolta 58mm F1.2, which has a front diameter of 55mm, much larger than the 49mm 16-D rear element, so they are just incompatible, correct?  My only 85 is the Rokinon with a huge front element so I figured it should vignette badly, though I will have to test my assumptions about that ASAP.   

So elgabogomez, if I understand you correctly, the standard Cinemascope ration is 2.4 or 2.66, so cropping in results in a 'standard' ratio.  That seems very liberating, since I can still use a 40mm like you said and get some extra width from the anamorphic adapter. I was hoping I wouldn't need to crop in during post, mostly because my cameras are still HD.  Once I upgrade to a 4k camera like A6300 or A7RII I think can live with that compromise.  

Hey guys, first post here in the forum!  I sprang for a Telex 16-D adapter last year, which as far as I could tell is a rebadged Sankor, and I can't get it to not vignette on my Nex5N's. Tried Minolta 50mm 1.4, Konica 50MM1.7, and Nikon 50MM 1.8, still get hard vignetting.  Can't seem to find any information about a good taking lens for the Sankor 16-D on APS-C, all the posts here are about MFT or FF cameras.  Sounds like I should try a 58-60mm taking lens, or only shoot on MFT through it. Helios 44 seems to be recommended by posters here.  Really bummed I can't get it work, because I got the VidAtlantic clamp and SLR magic rangefinder at the same time.  That was before I knew about the funkiness of the 16-D's front ring thread.  Anyone here successfully used this thing on a S35 camera?