Spexman Anamorphic Lens

Because the Spexman Anamorphic is a custom product optimized for the Valerion Pro2 and MAX, there are no guarantees it will work, or perform optimally, with other brand projectors.

The Pro has not been tested in house, but more than likely, the Spexman Anamorphic for the Pro2 will work for the Pro as well—as far as we understand, they share the same physical dimensions and the same stock lens.

Though they share the same physical dimensions as the Pro2, the stock lens on these projectors has a much shorter, non-adjustable throw ratio. Because of this, in its current form (optimized for the MAX/Pro2), the Spexman Anamorphic will not work with these projectors. If there is enough demand, foreseeably, modifications can be made and a separate lens design can be executed for this series.

No, the optics will simply not allow this to happen successfully.

For the Max "straight-on" barrel, the throw ratio is 0.99 (min.) and 1.25 (max.). For the Max "offset" barrel, the throw ratio is 1.02 (min.) and 1.25 (max.). For the Pro2 barrel, the throw ratio is TBD. Please keep in mind that use of vertical shift on the Max will lessen that range. Please refer to our "Support" section for projection distance mounting tables and calculator.

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Initially, we were only going to offer one barrel option for the Max, but in the survey, many stated that they will use their Max ‘table mounted’ with minimal lens shift. Thanks to this input, two barrel options will be available (we truly listen to our respected enthusiasts). One for traditional ceiling mounted Maxes with vertical offset(much like the Pro2), and one for ‘dead on’ mounting. In keeping with our original goal, these are custom solutions, and to stay in the theme, two barrel versions are necessary for the Max to achieve maximum optical performance. To stay within price point and to optimize the optics as stated, we are not able to maintain the entire vertical shift range for the Max. There still will be some wiggle room.

The ‘straight on’ barrel is designed to have the centre of the lens even with the centre of the screen, with about +/- 20% of shift available. The ‘offset’ barrel is set such that, when ceiling mounted, the centre of the image is ~45% of the image height lower than the centre of the lens, with the ability to move the image down further by about 10% and upwards by about 15%, which will allow some placement flexibility. Please keep in mind that the use of zoom diminishes the range of the vertical shift. The image quality is the same for either barrel configuration. Please consult our "Support" section for diagrams showing the vertical shift.

Both the optical material and optical coatings have been tested to endure 80 degrees Celsius temperatures. Even after 12 hours of continuous use with the Max at high laser power, the barrel is simply 'warm' to the touch (~35-40 degrees)—nowhere near the 80 degree ceiling.

Approximately 3.4% (measured via luxmeter), leaving a net image brightness gain of about 30% (for 2.39:1 material).

There is a small shift towards ‘warm’ of about 100K.

No, sequential contrast remains unchanged.

Our goal is to have a ‘perfected product’ available sometime in Q1 of 2026.

We will do our best to ship to wherever we possibly can to get the Spexman Anamorphic into enthusiast’s hands worldwide. (Please do keep in mind that we have no control on duty policies of various countries).

We know many have wondered where the price point will be for this lens. As mentioned from the get go, one of the main goals of this project was to offer an affordable custom anamorphic lens solution. By affordable, the goal was to keep it under $1,000. The pricing for the Max "Straight-On" or "Vertical Offset" barrel will be $899 USD and for the Pro2 barrel + mount will be $999 USD.

When the lens is ready for release, it will be offered through the spexman.ca website only (at least, initially). The lens will also be advertised on the Valerion website, which will take one directly to the spexman.ca website.