Chinese lens manufacturer BLAZAR has just announced a new wide-angle 1.5x full-frame anamorphic lens: the Remus 33mm T1.6. This lens will be available in either PL or Canon EF mount, with user-interchangeable lens mounts and two different lens flare options: Amber or Blue. This additional lens will be showcased during NAB 2024, so let’s take a closer look at it and what we know so far!BLAZAR released the Remus series of 1.5x full-frame anamorphic lenses in December 2023 with three focal lengths: 45mm, 65mm, and 100mm. These compact lenses started shipping in January 2024. Along with the recent announcement of their first Super35 BLAZAR Remus 35mm anamorphic lens, the company also teased a new full-frame wide-angle lens: the 33mm T1.6 1.5x anamorphic.BLAZAR Remus 33mm T1.6 Full Frame 1.5x anamorphic lens – featuresWith only three focal lengths available at launch, the BLAZAR Remus series of lenses missed a wider-angle option. My colleague Nino is currently reviewing the 45mm, 65mm, and 100mm trio of lenses, and while he’s happily surprised by their image and character, he often feels that a piece was missing in the equation.However, BLAZAR didn’t take long to fill the hole in the Remus lineup by announcing the 33mm T1.6 full frame 1.5x anamorphic lens. At the time of writing, we have limited information about this lens, but this wide-angle lens has a lot of things in common with its siblings, including:A maximum aperture of T1.6.It is available in either Canon EF or PL Mount. The lens mount is user-interchangeable, and BLAZAR plans to release more options soon.When picking up a lens, you must choose between two lens flare options: Blue or Amber.The front filter diameter is 80mm, and the front filter thread is 77mm.The 33mm T1.6 has a similar form factor and weight as the 45mm and 65mm, which makes it compatible with the DJI Ronin 4D.Image credit: BLAZARPrice and availabilityPre-orders for the BLAZAR Remus 33mm T1.6 1.5x full-frame anamorphic lens will be announced soon. There is currently no information about pricing or availability, but it should be in the same budget ballpark of $1,000.For more information, please visit BLAZAR’s website here.What do you think about this new wider BLAZAR Remus full-frame anamorphic lens? Have you already had the occasion to shoot with the BLAZAR Remus lenses? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!
