Vazen 85mm T2.8 1.8X Anamorphic Lens: Pre-Order Price, Availability

Vazen has introduced a new Vazen 85mm T2.8 1.8X Anamorphic lens – one of the lightest and sharpest 1.8x anamorphic lenses for full-frame PL/EF cinema cameras.

Vazen 85mm T2.8 1.8X anamorphic lens

The new Vazen 85mm T2.8 Cinema Lens belongs to the new LF series was launched by Vazen for wide-format cinema cameras such as the RED Monstro, ARRI Alexa LF, Kinefinity Mavo LF, Sony VENICE, and Z-CAM E2-F8. Vazen 55mm and 105mm lenses are also in development. These two focal lengths should go on sale in late 2020, according to the manufacturer.

The new 85mm lens features an ultra-compact and lightweight design. Weighing 1.49 kg and 17.5 cm long, it is currently the world’s lightest and smallest 1.8x anamorphic lens for full-frame cameras, according to the manufacturer. Due to its compactness, this lens can be easily used with stabilization systems.

The front diameter of the lens is standard at 95mm. At the same time, the entire body of the lens is constructed from aluminum and has an independent aperture and focus rings. These rings are combined with 0.8 mod gears. The lens is available with interchangeable PL and EF mounts. Both mounts will be supplied with the lens in a Vazen hard case.

The new Vazen anamorphic lens features a front anamorphic design. It delivers a buttery smooth oval bokeh, signature blue, but not oversaturated, horizontal flare and the widescreen cinematic look. The lens delivered outstanding sharpness, even at wide open, which is unparalleled by other PL/EF anamorphic lenses with a similar squeeze ratio.

The 1.8x squeeze design helps to balance the anamorphic characters as well as the resolution of the image. The 1.8x squeeze can produce a cinematic widescreen 2.39:1 aspect when paired up with 4:3 sensors. When paired up with 16:9 sensors, much less data (than 2X anamorphic lens) is needed to be cropped away to create the desired 2.39:1 ratio.

The lens allows covering the Red Monstro 8K HD cinema cameras as well as Alexa Mini LF without vignetting. The lens also has a 50° ultra-wide horizontal field of view and a minimum focusing distance of 10 centimeters from the sensor.

Vazen 85mm T2.8 1.8X Specifications

  • Focal Length: 85mm
  • Min. Focus Distance: 3.8 Ft (1.15m)
  • Mount: PL / EF (User interchangeable)
  • Coverage: Red Monstro open gate / Arri Alexa LF open gate
  • T-stop range: T/2.8 – T/16
  • Angle of View: 50°
  • Format Compatibility: Full Frame and Super35
  • Filter Thread: 86mm
  • Front Diameter: 95mm
  • Dimensions: 9.5 x 17.5 cm
  • Weight: 1.49 kg (3.28 lbs)
  • Package includes: Vazen 85mm T2.8 1.8X Anamorphic Lens in PL mount, EF mount bayonet, Front and Rear Caps, Shims

Price and availability

Vazen 85mm T2.8 1.8X Anamorphic lens has been priced at $8,000 and it can be pre-ordered through the Bhphotovideo.com store.

Earlier this year, Vazen has introduced the 28mm T2.2 1.8x Anamorphic Lens has a super compact and lightweight design. Weighing just 0.72 kg is made entirely of aluminum, and the independent aperture and focus rings have a 0.8 mod gears.

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