Blazar Great Joy 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic Cine Lens
The Blazar 85mm T2.9 is a 85mm f/2.9 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Blazar Great Joy 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic Cine Lens
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Lens Overview — Blazar 85mm T2.9
Key Features — Blazar 85mm T2.9
1.6x Anamorphic Squeeze: Delivers the characteristic widescreen cinematic look with oval bokeh and horizontal lens flares associated with anamorphic cinematography.
85mm Prime Focal Length: Fixed standard-to-short telephoto focal length well suited for close-ups, portraiture, and medium shots in narrative and documentary work.
T2.9 Maximum Aperture: Provides solid light-gathering capability for controlled depth-of-field work in a range of lighting conditions on set.
Super 35 Format Coverage: Covers the most widely used sensor size in professional cinema cameras, including popular ARRI, RED, and Sony cinema bodies.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensures broad compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for deliberate focus pulls and repeatable marks in professional cinema workflows.
Lens Specifications — Blazar 85mm T2.9
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Documentary, Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Anamorphic |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.9 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 82mm |
Description — Blazar 85mm T2.9
The Blazar Great Joy 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic Cine Lens is a prime lens built for the Cinema / Video camera system, classified as an Anamorphic type optic. Fixed at 85mm — a standard focal length range — it delivers a maximum aperture of T2.9, providing solid light transmission for controlled cinematic imaging. The lens covers the Super 35 format and mounts via a PL Mount, the industry-standard connection found on a wide range of professional cinema cameras.
Fully manual focus with no autofocus or image stabilization, it is engineered for use in traditional cinema production workflows with a dedicated focus puller. The 82mm filter thread at the front accommodates standard matte box systems and screw-in filters. At 1,179g, it carries the weight expected of dedicated cinema glass, contributing to a stable, balanced feel on professional rigs.
Pros — Blazar 85mm T2.9
- ✓T2.9 maximum aperture provides meaningful light-gathering ability for a cinema anamorphic prime
- ✓PL Mount compatibility ensures broad integration with professional cinema camera platforms
- ✓Super 35 format coverage suits the most common sensor size found in professional cinema cameras
Cons — Blazar 85mm T2.9
- ✗No autofocus capability, requiring dedicated focus pullers or careful manual operation
- ✗No image stabilization, so a stabilized rig or gimbal is necessary for smooth handheld work
- ✗At 1,179g, the weight may add strain in extended handheld or gimbal-mounted configurations
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Frequently Asked Questions — Blazar 85mm T2.9
What camera mount does this lens use?+
The Blazar Great Joy 85mm T2.9 is equipped with a PL Mount, as listed in the specifications. This is a widely used professional cinema lens mount found on many high-end cinema cameras.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The lens is designed to cover the Super 35 format, which is one of the most prevalent sensor sizes in professional cinema production. Cameras with larger sensors may experience vignetting.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No. The lens is manual focus only, with no autofocus capability. This is consistent with professional cinema lens design, where precise manual focus control is standard practice.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.9. T-stop ratings measure actual light transmission, making them the standard unit used in cinema lens specifications for consistent exposure across a lens set.
What filter size does this lens accept?+
The lens has an 82mm front filter thread, which is compatible with a wide range of screw-in filters and standard matte box systems commonly used in professional cinema production.
How heavy is this lens?+
The lens weighs 1,179g. This is a substantial weight, and users should account for it when planning handheld shooting, gimbal load limits, or extended rig configurations.