BLAZAR, known for bringing affordable anamorphic lenses to the market, have announced the release of a new set of lenses in their Remus collection – the Remus B set. The set includes four lenses: the 33mm, 50mm, 125mm, and 85mm (released in July), all of which are full-frame, just like those in the original Remus A set. Let’s have a look.Along with a few individual 1.8x full-frame anamorphic lenses like the 85mm/T2.9 (released under the name Great Joy), Remus brought out their first 1.5x anamorphic lens set at the end of last year, the Remus A set, consisting of three focal lengths – 45, 65, and 100mm. Now they’re back with a new set, the Remus B. Of note is that the 33mm is now included with either set.Both sets will now include the 33mm/T1.8 lens. Source: BLAZARRemus B Set – features and optionsAll Remus anamorphic lenses are full-frame with a constant 1.5x squeeze factor. The B Set lineup includes the following focal lengths: 33mm at T1.8 / 50mm at T2.0 / 85mm at T2.8, and 125mm at T4.0. All lenses are available in PL or EF mount, however, the mounts are interchangeable.The minimum focus distance for the lenses is as follows: 33mm: 0.49m, 50mm: 0.74m, 85mm: 0.75m, and 125mm: 0.76m. The lenses are lightweight, weighing in at 33mm: 780g/1.7 lbs, 50mm: 716g/1.57 lbs, 85mm: 811g/1.78 lbs, and 125mm: 820g/1.8 lbs.Remus series lenses – the specsSource: BLAZARThe front diameter is 80mm, and the filter thread is 77mm. Lens flare options are amber, blue, or silver.Purchase the full series, Set A or Set B, or each lens individually. Source: BLAZARPrice and availabilityIt’s great to see that although this is considered a “set”, BLAZAR also sells each lens in either set individually. They offer a discount if you purchase an entire line of Remus lenses.Preorders for the Remus B Set are now open, and according to the company, the set will be priced similarly to previous releases. Each lens is individually priced at $999, except for the 33mm, which is slightly higher at $1,199 (as it’s considered a “specialty lens”). Orders will begin shipping immediately other than the 33mm, which is expected to ship within a few months.For more information, please see the BLAZAR website.What do you think about the new REMUS B Set and the addition of the 33mm lens? Have you ever shot with BLAZAR lenses? Let us know in the comments!
