BLAZAR LENS 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic 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 LENS 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic Lens
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Lens Overview — Blazar 85mm T2.9
Key Features — Blazar 85mm T2.9
1.5x Anamorphic Squeeze: Delivers the characteristic anamorphic look with oval bokeh, horizontal lens flares, and a widescreen cinematic image when desqueezed in post.
85mm Prime Focal Length: Fixed telephoto perspective ideal for close-ups and portrait-style compositions in narrative and commercial cinematography.
T2.9 Maximum Aperture: Allows for meaningful depth-of-field control and usable exposure in lower-light shooting conditions for a cinema anamorphic lens.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Super 35 Format Coverage: Covers the Super 35 sensor size, matching the most widely used format in professional cinema camera bodies.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, cinema-style manual focus ring built for precise, repeatable focus pulls when paired with a follow focus system.
Lens Specifications — Blazar 85mm T2.9
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Documentary, Studio, Fashion, 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 Lens 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic is a prime cinema lens designed for Super 35 format cameras with a PL Mount interface. Operating at a fixed 85mm focal length in the telephoto range, it delivers a consistent perspective well-suited to portrait-style framing and medium-to-close subject work in narrative filmmaking. The T2.9 maximum aperture, measured in true T-stops, allows for reliable exposure consistency across a matched lens set.
Weighing 1,180g, the lens is built to cinema standards and is intended for use on fully supported rigs with follow focus systems. The 82mm filter thread provides compatibility with professional matte boxes and filter accessories commonly used in cinema production. Manual focus operation is the only focus mode, which aligns with professional cinema practice where a dedicated focus puller manages focus during shooting. With no image stabilization, the lens is best suited to tripod, gimbal, or shoulder-rig setups.
The anamorphic optical design is paired specifically with Cinema / Video camera systems, making this lens a purpose-built tool for professional cinematography in PL Mount workflows.
Pros — Blazar 85mm T2.9
- ✓T2.9 maximum aperture provides solid low-light capability for a cinema anamorphic lens
- ✓PL Mount compatibility makes it a natural fit for professional cinema camera systems
- ✓Fixed 85mm prime focal length in the telephoto range offers a consistent, predictable field of view
Cons — Blazar 85mm T2.9
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring the lens to be used on a supported or rigged setup
- ✗No autofocus, which limits flexibility for run-and-gun or documentary-style shooting
- ✗At 1,180g, the weight may require additional support on lighter camera bodies
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Frequently Asked Questions — Blazar 85mm T2.9
What camera mount does this Blazar 85mm anamorphic lens use?+
The lens is available in PL Mount, which is a standard mount used on professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a wide range of cinema-focused camera bodies that accept PL Mount lenses.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The Blazar 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic covers Super 35 format sensors. This is one of the most common cinema sensor sizes, used across a broad range of professional digital cinema cameras.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. It is designed for cinema production use where manual focus pulling by a dedicated focus puller is the standard practice.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.9, measured in T-stops as is standard for cinema lenses. This rating reflects actual light transmission through the lens.
What filter thread size does this lens use?+
The lens has an 82mm filter thread, which is compatible with a wide variety of standard cinema and photography filters, as well as many matte box clamp-on accessories.
How heavy is this lens?+
The Blazar 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic weighs 1,180 grams. This is a substantial weight typical of cinema-grade lenses, and proper lens support or a rigged camera setup is recommended.