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 soonThe 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 may sound a little weird for a lens that is supposed to fit in a set, the company also announced that they have something else up their sleeve that they will be showing at the forthcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas (April 13-17th, 2024). As usual, we will be on the show floor reporting back on the latest and greatest announcements.Sneak peek of the upcoming BLAZAR Remus 35mm T1.6 1.5x S35 anamorphic prime. Image credit: BLAZARWith a maximum aperture of T1.6, this new 35mm is faster than its full-frame siblings. Now, while the company hasn’t released the full specs of the 35mm yet, I would expect it to have similar features to the FF lenses. These include a front filter thread of 77mm, a front diameter of 80mm, a user-interchangeable PL/EF mount, and blue/amber flare options.Price and availabilityThere’s currently no official information regarding the price and availability of the BLAZAR Remus 35mm T1.6 1.5x anamorphic prime. For reference, the existing focal lengths retail for $999 each, or $2,799 for a 3-lens kit.For more information on BLAZAR Remus, please visit the company’s website here.Have you tried out the BLAZAR Remus series yet? How do you like their character? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!
