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BLAZAR LENS Great Joy 85mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic Lens (E-Mount, Blue Flare)

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BLAZAR LENS Great Joy 85mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic Lens (E-Mount, Blue Flare)
Key Features
  • Covers 4:3 Full Frame Sensors
  • Aperture Range: T2.9 to T22
  • 1.8x Ratio, 2.4:1 De-Squeezed in 4:3
  • Anamorphic Blue Flares
Capture a classic widescreen look using the Sony E-mount Great Joy 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.8x Lens from BLAZAR LENS. This cine-style prime lens supports full-frame capture and in 4:3 produces a 2.4:1 de-squeezed image. Use the Great Joy 1.8x Anamorphic lens series to add an appealing cinematic look with enhanced oval bokeh and classic blue flares to your footage. The T2.9 maximum aperture enables you to capture shallow depth of field looks that help emphasize and separate your subject from the background.
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BLAZAR LENS 85mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic Overview

Capture a classic widescreen look using the Sony E-mount Great Joy 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.8x Lens from BLAZAR LENS. This cine-style prime lens supports full-frame capture and in 4:3 produces a 2.4:1 de-squeezed image. Use the Great Joy 1.8x Anamorphic lens series to add an appealing cinematic look with enhanced oval bokeh and classic blue flares to your footage. The T2.9 maximum aperture enables you to capture shallow depth of field looks that help emphasize and separate your subject from the background.

Cine-style design features include 0.8 MOD focus and aperture gears for use with pro follow focus systems, a 1/4"-20 lens support thread, an 85mm front diameter, and a barrel with 238° of rotation for precise focus pulls.

Full Frame Coverage
  • With a 36 x 24mm image area, this 85mm T2.9 1.8x anamorphic lens supports full frame shooting with side cropping.
  • When shooting in 4:3 full frame, it produces a 2.4:1 image without any vignetting.
Impressive Anamorphic Look
  • Produces blue flares for an impressive classic anamorphic look.
  • Adds enhanced, distinctive oval bokeh to background highlights in your frame.
Sony E Mount
This lens comes with a Sony E mount, enabling you to use it with a variety of Sony and other E-mount cameras.
Cine-Style Design
  • This relatively light anamorphic lens weighs approximately 2.6 lb.
  • 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears provide compatibility with pro lens motors and follow focus units.
  • 238° of barrel rotation enables smooth, precise focus pulls.
  • A 1/4"-20 thread enables the use of a lens support.
  • The 85mm front diameter is compatible with most pro matte boxes.
  • An 82mm thread can be used to mount a filter on the front of the lens.
UPC: 644637256449

BLAZAR LENS 85mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
85mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.9
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
Filter Thread
82 mm
Image Stabilization
No
Electronic Communication
No
Maximum Aperture
T2.9
Minimum Aperture
T22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Interchangeable Mount
No
Horizontal Squeeze (Anamorphic)
1.8x
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
Image Circle
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Angle of View
Full Frame
Horizontal: 45.5 to 44.8°
Focus Scales
Imperial, Metric
Optical Design
18 Elements in 15 Groups
Filter Thread
82 mm
Minimum Focus Distance
27.6" / 70 cm
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Diaphragm Blades
16
Image Stabilization
No
Lens Mounting
1x 1/4"-20
Gear Standard
0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch
Gear Rotation
Focus: 238°
Iris: 84.3°
Electronic Communication
No
Diameter
Front: 3.3" / 85 mm
Length
5.2" / 132 mm
Weight
2.6 lb / 1.18 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.035 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.4 x 6.4 x 5.3"

BLAZAR LENS 85mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic Reviews

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Will I have autofocus if instead of Sony E mount ...

Will I have autofocus if instead of Sony E mount I'll go for PL+E mount adapter?
Asked by: OLEKSANDR
The BLAZAR LENS Great Joy 85mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic Lens has no autofocus at all, regardless of the mount or system.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2023-11-20

Has anyone used any filters on this yet? ...

Has anyone used any filters on this yet? Wondering if the ring would show in the image.
Asked by: Ahren
The BLAZAR LENS Great Joy 85mm supports 82mm screw on filters, and we expect thin filters would not block the view of this lens.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2023-11-30
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