The Ultra Panavision 70 technology led to the 1958 unveiling of the 35mm Auto Panatar® camera lens, which eliminated the distortions created by early CinemaScope lenses. Their popularity among filmmakers and actors cemented Panavision's growing reputation as the premier optics innovator for film. With its superior technology and patented optical system developed by Panavision partner Walter Wallin, the Auto Panatar quickly became the industry standard for anamorphic production and earned Panavision the first of its 19 Academy Awards (link) for Technical Achievement.
