BLAZAR, formerly known as Great Joy, has recently provided a sneak peek of the next addition to their Remus 1.5x anamorphic lens series. Unlike the existing full-frame 45, 65, and 100mm, the upcoming BLAZAR Remus 35mm T1.6 1.5x prime only covers Super35 mm sensors. Let’s take a quick look! Chinese lens manufacturer BLAZAR started their journey in the world of budget-friendly anamorphic lenses back in 2021 when they announced the Great Joy 60mm T2.9 1.33x full-frame anamorphic prime. This was followed by a T2.9 1.8x full-frame anamorphic trio (35mm / 50mm / 85mm). However, it was their recently launched Remus 1.5x series that sparked the interest of independent filmmakers. Indeed, these lenses offer a vintage-inspired look that is quite appealing, especially considering their size (under 110mm in length), weight (under 790g), and cost ($2,799 for a 3-lens set). BLAZAR Remus 35mm T1.6 1.5x – coming soon The BLAZAR Remus 1.5x anamorphic series currently consists of 3 focal lengths: 45mm T2, 65mm T2, and 100mm T2.8. All of these lenses are designed to cover full-frame sensors, even when shooting in 3:2 Open Gate mode. BLAZAR Remus 1.5x full-frame anamorphic lenses. Image credit: BLAZAR On the contrary, in BLAZAR’s own words, the upcoming 35mm is offered “as a wide-angle option exclusively for S35 users”. This means it can be a good match for popular camera models like the RED KOMODO/KOMODO-X or Sony FX30, but it’s a no-go for full-frame users who have already purchased the 3-lens set. While this difference in coverage...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 25 March