"Anamorphic lenses" refer to a type of camera lenses that can make images appear wider and stretch them horizontally. They are commonly used in filmmaking to create widescreen shots with a distinct, cinematic look. Full definition
Many of the choices they made to create a sensation of unease were very subtle: although they shot with anamorphic lenses, they picked some that only created a slight distortion, and the zooms they used followed a straight line rather than something flashier. (seventh-row.com)
With cinematographer Jakob Ihre, Trier decided to use anamorphic lenses instead of the more naturalistic spherical lenses of his earlier films. (seventh-row.com)
Moment won't have the first anamorphic lens adapter to market — Moondog Labs had one years ago, which was used to shoot Tangerine on an iPhone 5S — but this is the first time Moment has offered one. (theverge.com)