Hawk designs and manufactures optical tools to complement its wide range of anamorphic and spherical lenses. Precisely cemented optical filters and perfectly calibrated diopters built with high index Ohara glass are available in every grade and size. All Hawk products are made in Germany, and many incorporate patented technologies.
The original - Vantage Blue-Vision adds the distinctive blue horizontal streak while maintaining sharpness in the entire image. The color-transition within the streak is very natural and mimics coating flares of older American anamorphic lenses. Products and manufacturing technologies patented.
Vantage Blue-Vision EXP (PDF)
The original Vantage Bethke filters refract and react with light in unusual ways. A unique concept exclusively designed in the optical laboratories of Hawk. Products and manufacturing technologies patented.
Vantage Bethke Effect (PDF)
Vantage Glare filters use prisms, crystals, and other objects to break up light from outside the frame in fascinating and surprising ways.
Vantage Glare Effect (PDF)
High quality XL polarizers, rotatable by hand or motors.
Vantage Pola Frame (PDF)
Using extremely expensive Ohara™ S-LAH51 glass - ultra thin, uses one filter stage only.
Vantage Slender Diopter (PDF)
Fit directly into the filter slot of the matte box.
Vantage Slide Diopter (PDF)
Fine slices of diopter glass can be selectively used in the shot.
Vantage Strip Diopter (PDF)
Add subtle out-of-focus touches to the edges of the frame.
Vantage Squeeze Diopter (PDF)
Selective focus in a unique way.
Vantage Spot Diopter (PDF)
