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BLAZAR LENS CATO 85mm T2.8 Full Frame 2x Anamorphic Lens (ARRI PL)

BH #BLCA85PL • MFR #BLCATO85
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BLAZAR LENS CATO 85mm T2.8 Full Frame 2x Anamorphic Lens (ARRI PL)
Key Features
  • Full Frame | T2.8 to T22 Aperture
  • 2x Anamorphic Squeeze, Silver Flares
  • 16-Blade Aperture
  • 85mm Front Diameter, 82mm Filter Thread
Capture a cinematic widescreen look using this BLAZAR LENS CATO 85mm T2.8 Full Frame 2x Anamorphic Lens with your ARRI PL mount compatible camera. This anamorphic lens supports full frame capture for a 2x de-squeezed image with silver flaring. The 16-blade aperture produces a smooth, rounded bokeh. A wide T2.8 to T22 aperture range allows for flexible depth of field adjustment within the 71.7° iris rotation. A 2.51' minimum focus distance can be adjusted with the focus ring and its 210° rotation. The lens has a cine-style design with 0.8 MOD focus and aperture gears, 85mm front diameter, and 82mm filter thread.
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BLAZAR LENS CATO 85mm T2.8 2x Anamorphic Overview

Capture a cinematic widescreen look using this BLAZAR LENS CATO 85mm T2.8 Full Frame 2x Anamorphic Lens with your ARRI PL mount compatible camera. This anamorphic lens supports full frame capture for a 2x de-squeezed image with silver flaring. The 16-blade aperture produces a smooth, rounded bokeh. A wide T2.8 to T22 aperture range allows for flexible depth of field adjustment within the 71.7° iris rotation. A 2.51' minimum focus distance can be adjusted with the focus ring and its 210° rotation. The lens has a cine-style design with 0.8 MOD focus and aperture gears, 85mm front diameter, and 82mm filter thread.

Features at a Glance
  • T2.8 to T22 aperture range
  • 2x anamorphic with silver flaring
  • 85mm front diameter, 16-blade aperture
  • 82mm filter thread
  • 210° focus rotation, 71.7° iris rotation
  • 2.51' minimum focus distance
UPC: 634707169465

BLAZAR LENS CATO 85mm T2.8 2x Anamorphic Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
85mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.8
Lens Mount
ARRI PL
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame (24 x 36 mm Sensor)
Filter Thread
82 mm
Image Stabilization
No
Electronic Communication
No
Focal Length
85mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.8
Minimum Aperture
T22
Lens Mount
ARRI PL
Horizontal Squeeze (Anamorphic)
2x
Flare Color
Silver
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame (24 x 36 mm Sensor)
Filter Thread
82 mm
Minimum Focus Distance
2.51' / 0.77 m
Aperture/Iris Blades
16
Image Stabilization
No
Gear Standard
0.8 MOD
Gear Rotation
Focus: 210°
Iris: 71.7°
Electronic Communication
No
Diameter
3.3" / 85 mm
Length
4.8" / 123 mm
Weight
2 lb / 927 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.375 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.1 x 6.4 x 5.9"

BLAZAR LENS CATO 85mm T2.8 2x Anamorphic Reviews

Full of character

By Khoa
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-01-02

If you're bored of every lens looking the same, there's no better remedy than trying 2x anamorphic. It's challenging, but so so worth it. These Cato lenses have some heft but are not too heavy for what they are. To my eyes, the 85mm is definitely the best of the bunch with pleasant distortion and pronounced ovals. It's slightly glowy and fringy wide open but cleans up at T4 and beyond. Very well packed from the factory, lots of padding, double boxed.

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