The BLAZAR APEX line of anamorphic prime lenses with autofocus was the surprise announcement at IBC 2024. The first two lenses showcased were a 35mm T1.8 and a 50mm T1.8 1.33x S35. The lenses earned BLAZAR the CineD Award for Best Lens Innovation at IBC 2024. And now, the 50mm T1.8 is available for preorder at just $899. BLAZAR says the APEX anamorphic lenses are the world’s first to feature autofocus and come in Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, and L mounts. The company was previously known as Great Joy and has released different lines of lenses. These include the Cato and also the Remus line of anamorphic full-frame prime lenses. The Remus line debuted in late 2023 and added more focal lengths this year. The BLAZAR APEX 35mm and 50mm T1.8 1.33x Anamorphic AF Lenses. Source: CineD BLAZAR APEX Anamorphic AF lenses – features The BLAZAR APEX 1.33x Anamorphic AF lenses are compact, making them easy to carry and use. The lenses will cover the S35 APS-C sensor and feature advanced eye-tracking technology for fast autofocus. BLAZAR also promises a cinematic 1.5x look when it comes to the APEX’s 1.33x anamorphic squeeze. (For a true 1.5x anamorphic look, please check the company’s Remus line). Using anamorphic lenses is a mix of art and science and usually requires specialized rigging to focus the lenses manually. As my colleague Omri Keren Lapidot said, it’s not for the faint-hearted. With the BLAZAR APEX 1.33x Anamorphic AF lenses, the autofocus is fast...
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