Blazar Lens Excellent 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic Lens
The Blazar 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic 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 Excellent 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic Lens
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Lens Overview — Blazar 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic
Key Features — Blazar 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic
1.33x Anamorphic Squeeze: Produces the characteristic widescreen aspect ratio, oval bokeh, and horizontal lens flares associated with the anamorphic cinema look.
85mm Prime Focal Length: Fixed standard-to-portrait perspective well suited to close-up and medium shots in narrative and commercial productions.
T2.9 Maximum Aperture: Solid light transmission for low-light shooting and shallow depth-of-field work without requiring heavy artificial lighting.
Super 35 Coverage: Image circle designed for Super 35 sensors, the most widely used format in professional cinema camera systems.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera bodies from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth manual focus ring built for use with follow focus systems and dedicated focus pullers on professional sets.
Lens Specifications — Blazar 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, 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 Anamorphic
The Blazar Excellent Anamorphic Lens is a prime cinema lens fixed at 85mm, sitting within the standard focal length range and designed specifically for the Cinema / Video camera system. It carries a PL Mount, making it at home on a wide range of professional cinema camera platforms. With a maximum aperture of T2.9, the lens offers reliable light transmission, allowing cinematographers to work confidently across varied lighting conditions while maintaining the shallow depth-of-field look that defines cinematic imagery.
The lens covers the Super 35 image format, aligning with the dominant sensor size used across professional narrative and commercial production. Weighing 1,180 grams, it is a substantial but manageable addition to a cinema rig, and its 82mm filter thread provides straightforward compatibility with standard filter systems and matte boxes. Focus is manual only, placing full creative control in the hands of the operator and integrating naturally into professional follow focus workflows.
Image stabilization is listed as None, consistent with a lens built for rigged cinema production environments.
Pros — Blazar 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic
- ✓Anamorphic lens type delivers the distinctive widescreen cinematic aesthetic sought after in narrative and commercial filmmaking
- ✓T2.9 maximum aperture provides solid light transmission for a wide range of shooting conditions
- ✓PL Mount offers compatibility with a broad range of professional cinema camera bodies
Cons — Blazar 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus, requiring dedicated focus pulling in run-and-gun or solo shooting scenarios
- ✗At 1,180g, the lens adds meaningful weight to a cinema rig, which may require additional support
- ✗No image stabilization is included, relying entirely on rig or camera-body stabilization
Frequently Asked Questions — Blazar 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic
What camera mount does this lens use?+
The Blazar Excellent 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic uses a PL Mount, the standard cinema lens mount found on many professional cinema cameras. It is not natively compatible with DSLR or mirrorless mounts without an appropriate adapter.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
This lens is designed for Super 35 format, one of the most widely used sensor sizes in professional cinema camera systems. It is not specified for larger formats such as Full Frame or VistaVision.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, the Blazar Excellent 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic is a manual focus lens only. It is designed for cinema workflows where focus pulling via follow focus systems is standard practice.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.9, measured as a T-stop, which accounts for actual light transmission through the lens — the standard measurement used in cinema lenses for exposure accuracy.
What filter size does this lens accept?+
The lens has an 82mm front filter thread, compatible with a wide selection of screw-in filters as well as many standard cinema matte box systems.
How heavy is this lens?+
The Blazar Excellent 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic weighs 1,180 grams. This should be factored into rig balancing and support system planning, particularly for handheld or gimbal-based cinema setups.