BLAZAR REMUS 1.5X FF Anamorphics - Set Review, AT LAST!

[@cammackey]

The Blazar set of lenses have taken over my kit. They're hard to beat.

[@AZ-hm2or]

Better than the Saturns? The size of the Saturns appeal to me. Some people have also won me over with the great joys shots given the look.

[@cammackey]

@@AZ-hm2or GreatJoy changed their name to Blazar… and the Saturns are very clean and clinical and have an issue with stretch changing as you focus. I would pick a moral character spherical lens over the Saturns. If I want anamorphic.. Blazar is where it’s at on a budget

[@ShaneVanLitz]

Agree. They may not be perfect, but they're the best at the price point if you're after the look they have. They've easily been by far the most requested lenses for projects and rentals that Taylor and I have ATM.

[@seanfrancis7101]

I got them too man. Idk why it took so long to grab a full set of lenses. But I love the 1.5x look. My Sirui Saturns, nanomorphs and nanomorph zooms were great. But I may sell almost all of them at this point. I was gonna wait for Catos, but I almost prefer 1.5x at this point.

[@seanfrancis7101]

@@cammackeyI would suggest a cinema converted Helios 44-2 or even an Avascope adaptor on DZOs than my Saturns now unfortunately The size difference isn’t crazy. In fact I would rather a bit more size than Saturns. Not to mention a 1.6 stretch is so weird. Komodo has a destretch, but most others don’t. Word in the hood is Sirui wants to be the first company to create autofocus anamorphic lens. Many Chinese companies are working in this direction . From what I’ve gathered, there are prototypes available It’s an incredibly hard feat Dual focus Electronic motors ,Phase Detection/Contrast Detection, and many complex optical systems that are pushing the whole industry forward with this process. The weight, the price, and the patents are all waiting to be announced, but it’s coming 😊

[@DynamicPhil84]

I've got the 45 and 85 and absolutely love them! In terms of compatibility, price and full frame coverage, you really can't beat Blazar. I hope they'll re-release their older 1.8x lenses in new, lighter housing and at a cheaper price. 1.8x on a 4:3 sensor with a speed booster is the ultimate anamorphic look for me.

[@timmprozell8879]

Finally, i was waiting what you would say about the Remus. I ordered a silver Set and im very happy with my decision after all these good Reviews. Thanks for your honest review!

[@MathieuStern]

I should get the 50mm this week, but shhhhh it's a secret

[@galenbeals3538]

I got a set about a month ago and I love them. When I saw the release videos I was not at all fond of the distortion on the edges of the 45. However I saw some videos where it didn’t seem that bad and was curious why that was. Apparently if you shoot open gate you capture an image that doesn’t need to be cropped to fit into 2.39:1. Which is great for those who like the extreme distortion. However, on a 16:9 sensor at 2.39:1, it’s much more subdued and natural looking.

[@McarthurBeard]

What’s your favorite focal length?

[@galenbeals3538]

@@McarthurBeard The 65mm is always on my camera but the 45mm and 100mm (especially with a set of diopters for macro stuff) are joining in a lot more. I've been debating weather or not to get the 85mm or the 33mm. My current issue with the 33mm is that it extends down into the mount farther than my Meike adapter's drop in filter.

[@McarthurBeard]

@@galenbeals3538 I was looking at the 33mm and 65mm I’ll be shooting on a Z Cam E2f6 it does 6k open gate as well.

[@GraveletSacados]

@@galenbeals3538 What set of diopters are you using?

[@galenbeals3538]

@@GraveletSacados Vivitar series 1. Super cheap. As far as I can tell, they are fine/seem good. I'm not really someone who cares for the super sharp crispy video look so your millage may vary. edit: also, if you're looking at Blazar lenses, you probably don't care for that as well. ;)

[@KamranJawaid]

At last! The title says it all. Loved the short form but detailed review.

[@oliverdaviesDOP]

Hi love the videos ! The horizontal field of view part was really helpful, what field of view what the 50mm = too ?

[@Bryce.Padovan]

I've had these lenses for a few months and I love using them! They're not the right lens for every shoot but... I try them on every shoot just to make sure hahaha. I love them! They have the perfect amount of character for me. Every client that sees them, loves the feel of them.

[@fuerzadataimagenes7810]

Amazing review I definitely consider buying these but I want to wait until Blazar releases the 2x versions

[@NixCM]

Hi Tito! I pretty much agree with everything, had to remove all shims when switching to the EF mount on my 45mm but overall pretty happy with it!

[@TheAwesomeSam]

I just received the 35mm Remus a few days ago. it's my first anamorphic lens. It will be used on my C300ii and C100ii. i plan to test it at an event next weekend.

[@maciejmagowski]

Recently got the Silver Flare Set from European distributor Cinegear NL. I chose the EF mount for convenience, compatibility (plays very well with BM 6K Pro) and - what I learned from this comprehensive review - easy access to the iris gear (as the EF mount sits flush with the outline of the lens) 🙃 I am very pleased with the initial tests on the Sony a7 IV although with the 2.67 aspect ratio we're approaching OG Ben Hur regions. Also, no problems with E-mount Speed Booster compatibility as only the rear element of 45mm barely protrudes the EF bayonet. Overall, amazing, versatile, beautiful glass. Pair it with a matte box to tame the blooming & flaring and it's a viable option for high-end work. Thank you for making this video!

[@misterwhyte]

Great review as always. Thanks for your hard work by the way!

[@VietinghoffAlex]

Been waiting for this one! If I get the budget to buy an anamorphic set, this video convinced me to go with these.

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

I love when folks say the video convinced them! :) I can get a stamp on my "influencer" card.

[@davidoeberto]

Super helpful overview of these lenses. Glad I found your channel. Which lens did you use for your interview?

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

I can't quite remember if I did the talking head on the 45 or 65...

[@davidoeberto]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget Based on the edge distortion you showed in the 45mm, I bet it was the 65mm

[@PaulHarwood856]

Hello Tito, Thanks for making this review. I found it very helpful. I'm currently shooting raw video with the Canon 5D Mark III with Magic Lantern, and love it. It is possible to shoot 3:2 at 1920x1280, as you've discussed before in your videos. There is a 5.7K Raw Video 3:2 option, however it is limited to 15 fps. I don't know if Magic Lantern can make it 23.976 fps. Every time I try to change fps override to 23.976 fps, the camera freezes, and I have to pull out the battery. I see on Blazar's website there are Canon EF Mount adapters with the PL lenses. I have a few questions. Is there a Canon full frame camera that can shoot 3:2 in 4K and utilize Blazar's 1.5X Anamorphic lenses? I currently have my eye on the 33mm Blazar lens. If there isn't, are there full frame anamorphic lenses you would recommend that would work with Canon full frame cameras at a different aspect ratio? I'm thinking the Canon R5C or the R5. If Canon doesn't have a camera that is compatible with the Blazar 1.5x Anamorphic lenses, is there a camera you would recommend that can shoot 3:2 video (preferably raw video) that can use these Blazar 1.5X anamorphic lenses? Sorry for all the questions. I've tried researching this, and have found some answers, but nothing clear. You seem to know a lot about anamorphic shooting, as your channel name suggests, so I figured I would ask you. Please let me know. Thank you. - Paul

[@KodyNewton]

Love the Remus set. Any weakness with them we tried to use as an advantage. We used them on THE DEATH OF SNOW WHITE feature film coming to theaters in March.

[@ericlaurence69]

Could you tell me how the Blazar Remus lenses work on the Panasonic Gh7 micro 4/3 sensor in relation to edge distortion? A lot of people talk about the quality of this anamorphic lens, but it seems to me that there is a lot of distortion. In this case, on the micro 4/3 sensor, is there less or more distortion than on a camera with a full frame or super 35 sensor? I look forward to seeing your review of the GH7.

[@iamblueandhigh]

Any reply on that, would be also interested to know.

[@ericlaurence69]

I've already looked for reviews about these lenses on the GH7 or GH6 camera and haven't found any...@@iamblueandhigh

[@Whaever_1981]

Great vid. Thanks! Are you saying you shouldn't pan with these lenses though? 😱

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

Unless you like the effect, I'd avoid panning on the 45mm. The others are fine. :)

[@Whaever_1981]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget Thx! :D

[@DethronerX]

They look good to me. Im not much of a flare freak, but it has its place and silver/neutral is good for me because Im not a SciFi person, but more into dreamy stuff, so the barrel distortions and edges going nuts and the bokeh is all I want with the real 2x stretch. For modern, Id definitely go for them for choosing 45mm with T2 and Id welcome the softness 100%. Sure, if its cleaner image than the old ones, but, clean is fine, I can further fk it up with creative filters and experiments

[@theranchhand]

Bought these from their Burbank office a few days before my trip to Asia. I’m on a dinosaur A7s2 that we are shooting a documentary on and mostly stayed with the 45mm the whole time save for some sit down interviews that I used the 65mm for (minus one that was including 3 participants at once where I used the 45mm). I have yet to get back to the states to really look at everything on a proper monitor but most of what I have looked at on my laptop has been pretty good. It is a bit hard unless you are in the Ladar or something to find that good focus when on a gimbal but most of the li led off stuff I did was very happy with. I’ve been wanting some anamorphic lenses for years so glad I grabbed these just in time to travel. So far I love the more classic look and the “flaws” feel more like vintage lenses in their character so am excited to play more focused on set with these soon

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

I loved to read your story! :D

I have the full set and the segmented falre are a thing i agree on but you can get a few more reflections by simply adding a cheap uv filter, but mainly the color i simply wish all flares would have the same color... closer minimum focus would be cool but my way of dealing with that is a diopter on a uurig rapid filterholder that simply folds up

[@RealDaveTheFreak]

Once I have saved up the money, the 45mm will be my new fun and first anamorphic lens!!! 😍

[@ToddJones1970]

Hello, I have a Panasonic Lumix s5II can I use my Sigma MC 21 as the EF adapter for this lens?

[@BrendonKPadjasek]

Got the silver flares about a month ago and I'm in love. Even that distortion on the 45 makes me so happy for shoots where I want a strong character. Absolutely wish the minimum focus was a bit better on them. Diopters have been great but loose that focus range.

[@OliKember]

Thanks for the honest review. I'm surprised you didn't mention the incredibly strong green chromatic aberration on any highlights, which can even be seen at 0:18 on the out of focus outline of the girl's face. Thankfully this looks better on the Cato 2x. I think people would be wise to wait for that set to come out before making a purchase. Hopefully that fixes some of the distortion issues on the wide end too. Blazar are close, but we still haven't beaten projection lenses yet!

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

Good points all around. I don't know if the Catos will address those issues or improve distortion. But we'll see! Waiting is always a smart option. :)

[@KonstantinA27films]

Would be great to see 33mm review

[@m4tik]

I like this kit, use it intensively since 2 months. I'm waiting especially for the 33mm :) Just to mention, this kit works very well with the Meike drop in filter PL to FE adapter.

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

Great to know the space behind the mount works with the PL adapter and drop in filters. :)

[@McarthurBeard]

Which Blazar Remus your favorite focal length ?

[@lexgraham]

Since it’s a 1.5x squeeze, what De-squeeze modes did you use with the BMFF6k?

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

I used a different camera. :)

[@angryrabbitproductions1690]

The Remus are awesome for the price. We can only hope the Cato series do the same for the 2x market.

[@DustinFrancis]

Stoked for the 33 t/1.8, 125 t/4, and 50 t/2 (APS-C) being released in a few days.

[@KodyNewton]

is this confirmed?

[@DustinFrancis]

@@KodyNewtonIt’s what the teaser images show.

[@slipoch6635]

great video as always. I'm not a fan of the change in squeeze towards the edges especially in that panning shot you did on the 45mm, nanomorph looks a bit more even on that score (although I could be wrong).

[@killa-kitty]

Hello. If I use FF anamorphic lens on APS-C camera, is it ok? FF spherical lens on Aps-c sensor is okay however I have no idea of anamorphic lens. Thank you

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

Yes, it's the same principle as spherical, when it comes to coverage. :)

[@joseantoniolopezjimenez6823]

Excuse me, do you recommend Vazen anamorphic lenses?

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

Sure, why not? :P

[@ggdfggdfgdffgfddg34]

Add electronic contacts so that the camera receives information!

[@davidpossien3061]

For a manual lens? What's the point, other than making it more expensive?

[@ggdfggdfgdffgfddg34]

@@davidpossien3061 As far as I know, the s1HII will support anamorphic focusing. I don't know how they will implement it, but something tells me that electronic contacts will be needed to implement it. I would say we are on the verge of a breakthrough.

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

Ooooh, I'm curious about the sources for that info. One thing I'm eager to see is a cross collaboration of the lens sending the info, the camera parsing it, and feeding it to an external focus motor. :)

[@bbrunorocha]

@@davidpossien3061 for metadata, helpful in post

[@ggdfggdfgdffgfddg34]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget It’s simple Tito, have you heard that Nikon can achieve focusing using the watering can principle, there are 2 squares, you just combine them and the focus is easy and fast. Samyang released their APC cinema lenses with autofocus and an anamorphic adapter, with electronic contacts, so if this thing with green squares works with Nikon and anamorph, then this is a game changer! You don’t have to have tracking focus, but the squares allow you to focus without any monitors! More details here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZSzoJR6lqtmp7s&ab_channel=ManuGee

[@front_row_video]

I had the 45, 65 and 100mm for a short film and was very impressed with the 45 and 65, both had a lovely feel to them and felt like I was looking at a 2x anamorphic rather than a 1.5. The 100mm however is VERY soft and almost unusable in my opinion. I don't know why the difference is so big but I actively avoided trying to use it as it was so soft across the entire aperture range.

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

Maybe your 100 needed shimming. I used the set + 85mm on a short recently and I liked the 85 better than the 100.

[@front_row_video]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget we tried shimming, I think we put all shims in for all lenses but still had it. The 85mm does look better from your other video

[@filippochiesa201]

Try them in combination with Laowa 1.33x Rear Anamorphic Adapter, in Super 35. A very pleasant 2x effect and very good overall performance.

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

Love the idea! I still have that adapter, so I can give it a shot!

[@kftcval]

Which one do you prefer, Blazar Remus or Sirui Saturn? Let's say if you'd buy one-two lenses only... And which one is more "cinematic" in your opinion. Thanks!

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

If I'm talking about my own style of filming, I'd get Blazar for the artifacts. But generally it depends on the project.

[@xpreshun]

These or the Viltrox Epics?

[@AZ-hm2or]

Can someone compare these to the Saturns and greatjoys? Haven’t seen that comparison.

[@JesseLambo-f4e]

Please Review the Blazar Cato Set

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

When it's out, we'll see it!

[@AfoteyAnnum]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!! We all have been waiting patiently for Our Anamorphic Liege™ to tackle these LMAO

[@gummoman]

You forgot to talk about the fourth lens in the kit.

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

I reviewed the 85mm separately! :)

[@gummoman]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget I didn't know it existed, thanks!

[@FULLofJOHN]

now you gotta rebiew the b set haha

[@grayhourproductions]

I don’t like that I can’t do a pan without all that warping.

[@kurtnelle]

I like the set. Don't own it. Perhaps one day I will.

[@RajlivHD]

4:19: There's no way that was shot with the 100mm.

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

It was! What makes you think it wasn't?

[@RajlivHD]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget Mostly just by looking at it, but also by the compression of the background: the couch is MUCH further away compared to the 85mm.

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

@@RajlivHD huh. maybe get your eyes checked? hahaha. That's the 100mm alright. I even went to my raw footage and notes to double check.

[@izzieb]

They're called Blazar because the bright case burns your retinas.

[@chrisw443]

I dont get why people want anything besides 1.33 or 2x lenses, cause then you dont get the 2.35.1 ratio. Which is standard everything else looks squished to me. Just shot a short on the OG suiri's.

[@CiprianTrip]

Even when cropping some of the edges, these lenses give more anamorphic character all throughout the frame than 1.33x Sirui does. You get the oval bokeh even in the center of the frame, which is very cool. With Sirui I can barely get it at the edge of the frame, starting with 50mm, at close focus. So you compromise some resolution to get more character.

[@bryanbarajasBB]

At 2:49, I'm confused, each lens coming at $8,000?

[@j.b.7133]

just google them?

[@bryanbarajasBB]

@@j.b.7133 They are $899 each.

[@fullbars]

I caught that as well. It's $899 for a single lens lol.

[@bryanbarajasBB]

@@fullbars 😁

[@somegeezer]

_A_ thousand. One thousand.

[@soybrunomarin]

I think you meant 8 HUNDRED dollars instead of thousand right?? haha

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

No, the Remus are still $1000/lens. The sales come and go, but $1k is the base.

[@soybrunomarin]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget then what costs 8k??? It’s what you say in the video man haha

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

@@soybrunomarin other comments already expanded on it I say "a thousand", and somehow everyone is hearing "eight thousand". :P

[@soybrunomarin]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget lmao that might be it haha

[@redbeardproductions-kevind9806]

Full set test... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIqVqKlti85pnbssi=4FCOUSLiLkahP5Xn

[@Trevellian]

Good examples of open gate. Would like some examples of how they look on at 16:9.