BLAZAR is discontinuing the REMUS 1.5x Anamorphic Full-Frame Blue and Amber Flare single lenses by midnight December 31, 2024. The Silver Flare option will continue. Let’s take a look at why. The BLAZAR REMUS 1.5x series of full-frame anamorphic lenses was first unveiled in December 2023. Throughout 2024, more focal lengths were added, making it a complete set of glass. BLAZAR is a well-regarded lens manufacturer. This year, the company won two CineD Best in Show Awards: NAB for the CATO 2x Anamorphic series and IBC for the APEX 1.33x, the world’s first anamorphic lens to feature autofocus. The BLAZAR REMUS 1.5x series of anamorphic full-frame lenses. Source: BLAZAR Why BLAZAR is discontinuing the REMUS Blue and Amber Flare single lenses Let’s first recap the features, since the BLAZAR REMUS 1.5x series of anamorphic full-frame lenses have been a popular hit. The lens construction has a vintage look and features a Canon RF or PL mount, which is user-swappable. They come in three flare options, Silver, Blue, and Amber. They offer a complete line of focal lengths, which include 33mm (T1.8), 35mm (T1.6); 45mm, 50mm, and 65mm all at T2.0; 85mm and 100mm at T2.8; and 125mm at T4. So why is BLAZAR discontinuing the Blue and Amber Flare single lenses options at the end of 2024? Simple: They sell far more REMUS lenses with the Silver Flare. The company explained that the Blue and Amber tints are very subtle and users were opting for the Silver Flare option more frequently. Since each lens...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 17 December