Vazen Launches Anamorphic Lens

Vazen has unveiled the 85 mm T2.8 1.8X anamorphic lens for full frame PL/EF cinema cameras.

The T2.8 is a new LF line-up released by Vazen and is designed to cover large format cinema cameras like Red Monstro, Alexa LF, Kinefinity Mavo LF and Z-CAM E2F8 fully. A 55 mm and 105 mm lens are also in works to complete a 3-lens set.

The new 85 mm features a super compact and lightweight design. It weighs 1.49 kg and measures 6.89 inches long. Its compactness allows it to be balanced on gimbals and rigs very easily. The lens is designed with a 86 mm front filter thread for easy installation of ND filters or dioptres. The front diameter is a standard 95 mm for matte boxmounting. The entire lens is built up of aluminium and the independent aperture and focus rings are incorporated with 0.8 mod cine gears. These parameters are expected to be consistent with the rest of the focal lengths for easy lens switching on set.

The lens is available in an interchangeable PL and EF mount that can be found with the lens in a Vazen hard-case. All the Vazen 1.8x anamorphic lenses feature a front anamorphic design. It features a smooth oval bokeh, signature blue, but not over saturated, horizontal flare and the widescreen cinematic look. The 1.8X squeeze reportedly delivers a cinematic widescreen 2.39:1 aspect when paired up with 4:3 sensors. It boasts an ultra-wide 50° horizontal field of view and closest focussing distance of 3.8 inches.

The lens is currently available to order from authorised resellers as well as the Vazen’s official website at a retail price of USD 8,000.