In Memoriam: Steven Manios Sr. (1938-2021)
The founder of Century Precision Optics, his career in Hollywood spanned five decades, resulting numerous optical devices that became standard equipment in film and television production.
Just a few of the optics offerings from Century Precision include the (from top, left) Athenar 150mm lens, 0.3x Ultra Fisheye, 8mm Nikkor Fisheye and the Tele-Athenar F5.6 500mm.
A longtime ASC associate member, Steven Manios Sr., former owner and president of Century Precision Optics, known for his groundbreaking work in camera optics, died January 3, 2021 from complications of COVID-19. He was 82.
During a career in Hollywood spanning five decades, Manios developed numerous optical devices, including wide-angle and telephoto lenses, that became standard equipment in film and television production. He was awarded several U.S. patents and earned the patronage and friendship of many of the industry’s top cinematographers. His work in adaptin