Raising the bar with an ACE.

Spexman Anamorphic Lens

Crafted for enthusiasts by an enthusiast.
A custom, affordable, high-optical quality cylindrical anamorphic lens.

Two Editions of Excellence

Choose between our Classic or the next-generation ACE.

Spexman ACE Edition

The ACE Edition

Building on our original design, the new ACE (Aberration Control Enhancement) lens delivers a significant reduction in peripheral chromatic aberration. Alongside its sleek black, white, and red barrel, the ACE features a modular design with custom adapters and our in-house mounting mechanism, opening the possibility of compatibility with future projectors.

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Spexman Classic Edition

The Classic Edition

The patent-pending black and blue design that started it all, establishing our signature standard for performance and value. Engineered around exceptional cylindrical anamorphic optics, this foundational lens brings true cinematic widescreen formatting within reach, delivering outstanding image geometry and sharpness at an attainable price.

Starting from $899.00


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See the Difference

Photographed below is the top left 10"x10" corner of an approximately 100" screen, Max fully zoomed out/longest throw. This illustrates the Chromatic Aberration reduction achieved by the ACE. Toggle between the lenses below to compare chromatic aberration.

Stock Lens Grid Classic Lens Grid ACE Lens Grid

Precision in Every Detail

Optometrist-Designed

Leveraging decades of experience in vision science to craft a lens with exceptional corner-to-corner clarity and geometric accuracy. Our lenses exhibit virtually zero distortion.

Premium Optics

Constructed with multi-coated, high-purity materials to maximize light transmission and minimize aberrations.

Seamless Setup

Made with a smooth, matte finish, the Spexman Anamorphic mount is designed to snap on to your projector in seconds.

Creator of Spexman Lens

A Passion Forged in Vision

The Spexman Anamorphic lens is the culmination of a lifelong pursuit of visual excellence. Spexman is Stavros Petrou, an optometrist and the son of Greek immigrants, whose pursuit of perfect vision was more than a profession—it was a passion that extended to the love of all things home theatre.

He spent years tinkering, driven by the challenge of bringing the breathtaking scope of 2.39 cinema ‘easily’ and ‘affordably’ into the home. This lens is the culmination of that dedication.

In the Spotlight

FAQ

Compatibility

Will it work with the Valerion Pro?

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.

Will it work with the Valerion Plus or Plus2?

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.

Will the Spexman work with Valerion’s extended TR add on lens?

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

Technical Details

What will the ‘effective’ throw ratio be?

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.

What is the ‘effective’ magnification?

1.344

Can lens shift be utilized with the Spexman Anamorphic lens in place – and why are there two barrel (Classic Edition)/adapter (ACE Edition) options for the Valerion VisionMaster Max?

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. One for traditional ceiling mounted Maxes with vertical offset, 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 (Classic Edition)/adapter (ACE Edition) 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/adapter 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/adapter configuration. Please consult our "Support" section for diagrams showing the vertical shift.

Do I need a straight-on or offset barrel (Classic Edition)/adapter (ACE Edition) for my Valerion Visionmaster Max?

Barrel (Classic Edition)/adapter (ACE Edition) selection is based on your required vertical lens shift. The Offset barrel/adapter is engineered for setups where the projector lens is positioned near the top of the projection surface (typical ceiling mounts). The Straight-On barrel/adapter is designed for setups with minimal vertical offset, where the lens aligns near the vertical center of the screen.

How tolerant is it to thermal load?

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.

Have the Pro2 and MAX received a firmware upgrade with the ‘requisite’ 1.344 vertical stretch?

Yes, the latest firmware update for both the Max and Pro2 is now available with 4 anamorphic modes (2.39:1, 2.0:1, 1.85:1 and 1.78:1). All four of these modes are available in SDR, HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

How much light is lost due to transmission through the Spexman Anamorphic?

Approximately 4% (measured via luxmeter), leaving a net image brightness gain of about 30% (for 2.39:1 material).

Is there a Colour Temperature change due to transmission through the lens?

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

Is there a decrease in sequential contrast?

No, sequential contrast remains unchanged.

What is the main difference in optics between the ACE and Classic editions?

The optical image quality is equivalent with the exception of the ACE improving upon the slight chromatic aberrations in the periphery of the images found on the classic edition. Thus the moniker “Aberration Control Enhancement (ACE)”.

What materials have been utilized to fabricate the Spexman Anamorphic?

The lenses themselves are composed of a very high optical quality organic resin, coated with a multi-layer Anti-Reflection coating to minimize reflections and light loss. Each barrel is precision-crafted on a high-end, multi-extruder 3D printer to seamlessly fuse professional-grade materials into a single, high-quality piece. For the classic editions, we use a specialized carbon-fiber-reinforced PETG for the black structural components to ensure a durable, matte finish, accented by high-impact PCTG for a resilient and premium aesthetic. For the ACE editions, we use a lightweight, matte PLA material for the black structural components to ensure a durable finish, accented by vibrant white and red PLA's for a resilient and premium aesthetic. By utilizing the above lightweight, premium materials, the Spexman Anamorphic Classic edition lenses weigh in at only ~100 grams, and the ACE edition lenses weigh in at ~125 grams; this makes it very easy for mounting and dismounting, and reduces strain on the projector body.

Can I use Keystone with the Spexman Anamorphic?

While keystone is generally best to be avoided (if possible) to maintain image purity, if it must be used, yes, keystone is absolutely fine to use with the Spexman Anamorphic.

Shipping

Will you ship worldwide?

We will do our best to ship to wherever we possibly can to get the Spexman Anamorphic into enthusiast’s hands worldwide (please keep in mind that we have no control on duty policies of various countries). You can see what shipping costs are for your region by going to the checkout page with any of the lenses in your cart.

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Spexman Modular System

Architecture Overview

One Master Lens. Custom Projector Mounts.

The Spexman system decouples core optics from projector mounting. You pair a master optical lens with a precision-engineered adapter built for your setup.

01. Optics
Anamorphic Lens

High-purity cylindrical optics in your choice of housing geometry.

02. Alignment
Projector Mount

Custom adapter brackets engineered for exact alignment (Vertical Offset or Straight-On).

03. Ecosystem
Adaptable Design

Our goal is an ecosystem where you retain your optics and swap adapters as new projectors are supported where possible.

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