thanks for the replies guys
does using an anamorphic lens distort the picture quality at all since it is essentially a pan and scan so to speak? (i would assume it doesnt since they cost so much, but you never know)
so basically in order to fill your screen with 2:35:1 content (whether your screen is 1:78:1 or 2:35:1) you would need an anamorphic lens?