Vazen has announced a new anamorphic lens for the full frame format. The Vazen 85mm T2.8 1.8X is the first of a set of three lenses with an interchangeable PL/EF mount. Who Are Vazen? China-based Vazen arrived mid last year with announcement of a trio of owner-op priced Micro Four Thirds anamorphic lenses. Whilst awaiting the final instalment of the three (28mm and 40mm are out, still waiting for the 65mm), there is now news of a Full Frame line.Like the Micro Four Thirds line, Vazen has announced 3 in the lineup, whilst initially releasing just one lens. Vazen 85mm Features The Vazen 85mm T2.8 1.8X Anamorphic is first to arrive, with a 55mm and 105mm also in the pipeline. The Vazen 85mm is compact in design, 6.89” long (17.5cm) and 3.28 lbs. (1.49kg) in weight. In comparison to anamorphic lenses of a similar bracket, the Orion 80mm is longer and heavier at 21.cm/2.7kg. And the P+S Technik Kowa 75mm is longer and lighter at 203cm/1.2kg. From Vazen PR In terms of filtration, the front diameter is an industry standard 95mm, as well as an internal diameter of 86mm for threaded stills filters. The lens mount is interchangeable PL and Canon EF. Vazen state “both mounts can be found with the lens in a Vazen hard case”, suggesting said mount is perhaps user interchangeable. The Vazen 85mm is constructed of aluminium, with both aperture and focus rings featuring a 0.8 mod cine gear. Vazen note the expectancy of keeping these...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 19 August, 2020