The BUDGET Anamorphic Lens We All WANTED | Blazar Remus

[@stevenzeko2730]

You hit the nail on the head by calling it character instead of flaws. They are budget anamorphic lenses that look good. I applaud companies for putting more focus on those of us who don’t have the budget, but rather the vision and heart to produce something that can holds up well. So glad you’ve gone full time on here, look forward to seeing what else you can do with these lenses. And seeing if at some point I can mansplain to my wife why we need these…

[@CineRants]

I don't really see how you could call that distortion we're seeing on the pans at 2:26 "character". Outside of some extremely heightened art piece or music video, where could you possibly get away with using that? Being able to pan a lens in-shot isn't some kind clutch feature reserved and expected only of high-end glass.

[@cammackey]

@@CineRants use whatever word you want. Imagine a world where all lenses looked the same and were “perfect”. That world would be a hard pass to me. It’s like tell everyone to wear a mandatory uniform because YOU don’t find other clothes useful. The great thing is, guess what.. YOU DONT HAVE TO BUY THEM 😍

[@Rasmusleophoenix]

I just bought myself a set of these and can’t wait to use them on future projects. Also super exited to see how they look on my Canon C70😍

[@KofiYeboah]

Guy made a whole fast and the furious for an intro, what a beast 🔥

[@cammackey]

I pulled a Kofi, didn’t start working on this video till 4pm.. had it uploaded by 2am lol

[@sergebenassutti2975]

@@cammackeywhat a great video man! You getting better and better. No tell me….nanomorphs or remus, i got both in my cart. I got the 50mm nano but i have to say that the remus have , like you said, great character. Or should I buy the 1,33x laowa adapter for more „character“? Its sooooo hard to find usefull opinions. Disclaimer: i love the look of Ford vs Ferrari (panavision)!

[@cammackey]

@@sergebenassutti2975 the nanomorphs are sharper and cleaner, but have a flatter look and I feel like they can resolve a little more resolution. So if you need something that’s more on the safer side.. Nanomorphs. Can always do barrel distortion in post too. But if a die hard panovison guy and on a budget…. REMUS.

[@sergebenassutti2975]

@@cammackey in terms of sharpness. Thx for the fast reply. Lets add something to the equation, the nanos plus the 1,33x , how do you find that combo? I can‘t find a lot on that combo. And it looks like the adapter add better flares and barrel distortion and is also „sharp“ at 2.8/3.5. i am on a budget but not an a minimum budget. I am just looking for the „best“ sup 5000€ option. Ps: i added a black pro mist to my nano 50 and thats works like a charm

[@mondobytes]

Can confirm these lenses are great for the price!

[@cammackey]

Bro I was going through you KX footage and the lenses look even sharper on there

[@ciinelog]

​@@cammackey guys can you share raw footages to play with them by ourselves?

[@BlaineWestropp1]

Dude the intro looks amazing! Also, barrel at this price. Finally!

[@eleventhvision]

I just worked 1st AC on a film with Zeiss master prime anamorphic and the softness you get when it's wide open is unmatchable, that being said , those lenses are $40k a pop here in Canada. I like that these lenses are under $2K and with that they give their own distinct look, amber flares, barrel distortion etc. The extent companies are going to create original equipment with very fair prices is an exciting conversation and we are blessed to be filmmakers in 2023. Thanks for the breakdown! I will now buy one...lol.

[@Democratiser]

I love it when reviewers cross-reference other well regarded reviewers (in this case anamorphic on a budget, Tito) and acknowledge that diversity of opinion is valuable. The ego-free content is appreciated. Well done Cam!

[@cammackey]

I always encourage people to form their own opinion and to watch everyone’s perspectives. We all do different things, we all need different things.

[@balarol]

The way how you creatively use this low-budget anamorphic lens takes your footage to the next level🔥🙏🏼

[@blialee4837]

jesus!!!! the best goto anamorphics and even for the $$ this is what ive been waiting for

[@Shah_creates]

Laowa Nanomorph

[@kylehessling2679]

Being able to use them with a speed booster/tuner is a big freaking deal I saw on their site! Also, it looks like they are leaning into the cat-eye effect of the bokeh to make those corners look more like a 2x anamorphic. I've seen a similar effect shooting on the Isco adapters on wider than-recommended taking lenses and it looks sick! This is the first new anamorphic set I've been genuinely interested in buying, and the footage looks excellent as always, Cam!

[@michaeljude8931]

Sick teaser. Theres the Cam Mackey we love and appreciate. Thanks for the Art and Tech....Guru.

[@ReachFilms]

These look pretty great, I see why so many people talked them up at NAB, great meeting you btw!!

[@EdProsser]

Was very excited to see your take on these - have watched this twice now! Thanks for putting them through their paces and your no BS overview - very tempted to pick these up but need to see a few more people at your level put out sample footage.

[@cammackey]

Shoot we need to see a review from you now!

[@TJIzzy]

Bro! That intro was fire! Can’t wait to see the whole thing. Colorgrading looks on point too!

[@onephotomediaprod5300]

I am a French videographer, and your work is magnificent and super creative. I love it and I will watch and be inspired by you.

[@rogerlee1112]

Thanks for the honest opinions. For me it's a pass but I really like what they're offering. Blazar and Sirui are really great options for indie filmmakers and I appreciate the competition that they both bring to the market.

[@NEVERAGAIN007]

Love your content brother and your locales are dope. You must live in a great state!!!

[@ColorfieldMedia]

Dude, these are awesome. Thanks for doing this. I'm definitely grabbing these.

[@CineDailies]

Great review bro and solid points!

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Very cool! Those desert shots were incredible! Well done!

[@elarrioguajardo208]

Didn't have to go so hard on the intro for this, but that's what makes you fun to watch! This lens is super cool! Want to get my hands on them.

[@joyoffilming9500]

Awesome intro! Best Ad video for the Ford Bronco ever seen!

[@kazlepek6552]

Best kind of review 🤝 Everything I watch involving anamorphic just makes me more and more and more excited for my Atlas Mercury preorder to ship 😭 … it’s been a year, but it feels like 3

[@stuartbrereton8378]

I have the Blue flare version. It's actually pretty neutral, unless the light source is blue. What I don't like is the strong green flare that you also get. Just overpowers everything in the frame. Makes me want to not flare the lens at all

[@CREATEBEYONDBOUNDARIES]

Cam is The Man!

[@cinematools]

Wow, the shots look stunning!

[@brianknight7208]

Dusty environment out there to be changing some lenses, hah. Great video man. This is the first I have heard about them. Definitely intriguing.

[@thegospelcallTGC]

Thank you very much for a great video, and I am considering these with an ursa 12, so I hope that will be a great combo. God bless you guys.

[@thomasfransson]

They look pretty sweet! Love some character and "flaws"

[@redbeardproductions-kevind9806]

The way it squeezes towards the edge of frame reminds me of my Moment adapter

[@thomasfransson]

For a s35 camera would you still pick the REMUS over something like the Nanomorphs? I really dig the REMUS but have no experience with anamorphic lenses - So it would be my first one. Personally the Remus feels like up my alley, especially with the barrel distortion compared to the pin on the Nanos and they seem a lot cleaner than the Remus. I just know that I would dread that distortion correction step on every clip in post with the Nano. Then again will I be able to take enough advantage of the Remus on a s35 sensor? Thank you

[@cammackey]

Yes the Remus look great on S35. The nanos are so clean that sometimes they look spherical. Laowa did an amazing job on them with quality, but I think there might be some stretch factor bokeh fall off and in return they give you better image quality. I prefer more character tho so I would go with the Remus if you’re gonna get into anamorphic. If you’re worried about image quality, anamorphic might not be the choice for your vision!

[@theranchhand]

Can these mount onto a Sony E with maybe a speedbooster adaptor?

[@MARZILLI]

Cam that LOOKS CRAAAAZY!

[@alzibaba]

Thanks so much for the fantastic real-world footage Cam 🙏 Loving the look of these for the price. I have the 1.8x Great Joy 35 and 85, the 85 has some character but the 35 is rather too bland. This set looks at least somewhat better matched, though still with variations. Lightweight and small at an amazing price for the set, what's not to like if you're into this sort of look. Most of my work is out in the snow and ice on skis in hostile mountain terrain where the panoramas lend themselves really well to anamorphic, but it's too high risk for a set of Mercuries. These look ideal 👍

[@altercinema4311]

"....use a G-Master lens they're great" hahahahah. spot on.

[@EmileModesitt]

Very cool!! Psyched to see more affordable anamorphics on the market

[@gsanchez922]

I love that part if you looking for super sharp use a G master.

[@DesmondSimon]

Hell yeah, these lenses look so dope!

[@snickthebossofficial]

If picking only one would the 45mm be a good pick for an all arounder for music videos? May be using on both Fx30/Fx3. Will it be too wide on the FX3 and would the 65mm be too tight on the fx30? Lol cant decide .

[@Duden55128]

Same Problem here haha

[@danabeldp]

Do they have a constant squeeze factor at different focus distances? I remember the Blazar 50 1.8x having inconsistent squeeze factor at different focal points.

[@cammackey]

Constant squeeze factor

[@danieljohnpeters]

I'm usually quiet on the tubes but yes. Character is what we want, returned my Great Joys as they are a bit boring. These bad boys and a DZO Pavo set is the dream, well Panavisions are the dream but we be getting damn close now :)

[@CornOffTheCobb]

Anamorphics have more to offer than the flaws (character). I like anamorphic for the flare and bokeh more than anything. If I could have that plus really good sharpness then I'd be very happy.

[@camerariggingmods9667]

This looks way too good

[@keysignphenomenon]

Killer intro and review🔥🔥

[@airviewcinematography]

They’re giving me the Shawscope/Tohoscope vibes. And I like it. I’ll take all the flaws.

[@Zakabitz]

Amen to the comment of clinical vs character discussion.

[@MagicWeddingPhotographer]

That INTRO!

[@Samskihero]

I would also say these are very optically imperfect and the price actually reflects that, These are essentially Blazer Nero's combined with the spherical elements (kinda), They have Lots of CA, tame flares but nothing insanely lovely and the Bokeh is quite wild on the edges from cutting which looks ok to some less favorable stretching, and are quite inconstant with the 65 bokeh looks overly soft while the 45's bokeh is quite defined and the 100 just looks very soft wide open in terms of sharpness, but that price point is so appealing it's almost a 'why not' buy these as an extra set for creative purposes and the build and design is also so perfect for most and just such an upgrade to anyone using adapters. I really want to see if the EF version of these could work with the De-tuner L2/K35 to get more umf out of the Bokeh.

[@cammackey]

Exactly! Like I said towards the end, would have loved if they doubled or tripled the price and gave us better optics. But at under $1k… we cannot complain. Literally anyone who complains is a fool. Like if you don’t like them.. great, go buy the Mercurys! The Mercurys are def superior in every way.

[@Samskihero]

@@cammackey Absolutely, The budget Anamorphic race is getting very exciting indeed!

[@AveryCaudill]

stoked on these

[@BasherKhalifehBK]

What a review and sick footage🔥, have you tried it on “vertical anamorphic” ? If no could you make a video about it as its so handy for both horizontal and vertical videos

[@antonkaridian1]

Great review! I'm hung-up on the softness though.

[@buddyfx7026]

"shoot spherical, get a g master lens; they're great!" Fkn facts lol

[@natesv650]

your real bro, love the video. I agree with your opinions!

[@ciinelog]

Thanks for the video dude! Would love to see actual video test.

[@GabrielScindian]

SNAP!!!! These are amazing. I will use these on my C70 and Red Epic Dragon but I am wondering what this will look like on the GFX 100 II

[@cammackey]

Oh crap I filmed on the GFX 100 II and forgot to add the footage 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@GabrielScindian]

Now I’m intrigued even more. How was the sensor coverage? I know Nisi, Dulens and my DZO Vespids work extremely well

[@GabrielScindian]

@@cammackey did it cover the width of the sensor or did you shoot opengate 3:2?

[@BradyBessette]

Man is somehow gaslighting me to shoot only anamorphic and it’s WORKING

[@cammackey]

This is the way.

[@jtheggz3955]

Beautiful image !…

[@TJamesSisson]

have you tried the rear mounting plate for the 4D make art now uses it to help balance his stuff!

[@rumenalexandrov]

This video is inspiring me to film anamorphic more and more. Any idea if the PL version will fit the Matabones Speedbooster?

[@streetphotography.globetro7744]

I just check the video of cooke sf anamorphics on tito ferradans /Anamorphic on a Budget site and the look is very similar with the blazer remus, those 30.000 bucks lenses are not sharper and they have a lot of green CA. Thanks a lot for your reviews !!!! great work

[@damianseals]

What on earth is that mount attached to the back of the truck? That thing looks insane

[@bolgarfilm]

I have a 4D and this lens check all the boxes for my use case. It just seems perfect. What was dji's response? Does the 65 and 100 balance within limits (gimbal stays in place turned off). Are they usable for slow walking shoots? Any extra info about pairing them with the 4D would be really helpful for me. Thanks.

[@cammackey]

We used the 65mm a lot and a couple of times we got some jitter freak outs, but for most of the time it was fine. The 45mm is butter on it, gotta push it all the way back to balance. The 100mm ive only tested around the house so im not sure how well itll work on an actual shoot. I feel it might have some jittery shots since it's 100mm and not balanced correctly, but the motors never turned off. I'll ask my contact soon

[@bolgarfilm]

@@cammackey Thanks for the info. You helped me a lot to decide on them. Many thanks. By the way great video.

[@jeremy_woods]

I grew up on 80’s, 90’s movies. Die Hard is probably still my favorite - the last 30 minutes of that movie. Flares, distortion, all of it. Gimme all that 💩. Love these lenses already

[@serghios]

nice review man, thank you. can you think this set of lens are good choice for wedding films? I would like to have a set of anamorphic lenses to pair with my zcam e2 f6 but I don't know which ones to get, compromise between light weight, ease of use, and overall look.

[@DanAllouche]

Mann I need to step up my intro game after this

[@Efousset37]

The sharpness obsession thing bugs me too. I looovvve the softness of anamorphics and I find overly sharp images just too distracting when you can see every minor detail in the talents face. I used my Kowa 2x in Mauritius and it's literally the dreamiest thing ever...heavy rig but man, the image is beaut. Might have to get me a set of this though...

[@David-Ettel]

What a great invention!

[@robertolanga]

How are they compared to their T2.9 lenses? The former Great Joy 50mm T2.9 1.8x squeeze?

[@steve_arcenio]

so for these anamorphic would still retain the 1.5x look with Fx30 S35? any chance you guys doing any F30 with these anamorphic?

[@TheFilmGuyOfficial]

Great work mate. they look inperfect but nice. lthese might be the budget lesnes to get.

[@thatcameranerd]

Great footage

[@Its_Quash]

How does this compare to the nanomorphs?

[@cammackey]

Nanmorphs are sharper but other than that they’re polar opposites when it comes to character. I think if someone wants a may safer look the nanomorphs are the safe bet

[@Xavier_Sc]

Can't wait to see a video comparison with the DZO PAVO serie.

[@redbeardproductions-kevind9806]

Come down to Oklahoma. You can help me test these Laowa Proteus lenses they sent me to try.

[@johnal4560]

Any lens vignetting? or any other issue does it worth the money ?is this good one or sirui carbon fiber thx

[@RJvidmoto]

Sure dig reviews like this...

[@DaveFareseFilms]

Did you prefer the blazer Remus or the nanomorphs overall?

[@cammackey]

YES

[@Journeywiththehintis]

It's the 8k right?

[@nel-cam]

how about the Sirui Carbon Fibre Anamorphics versus these? What are your thoughts on those considering they fit the 4d easily?

[@cammackey]

Polar opposites.

[@LucasHJX]

I wish more spherical flares in this lens

[@KaceyBakerFilms]

?????

[@KaceyBakerFilms]

Christ, it looks like a studio film.

[@KnifeGuy_]

How is your audio so clean? That's the DJI lavs? Even in the desert shot with your friend?

[@cammackey]

Yup DJI wireless mics! And some with a shotgun

[@mostromarino1921]

If you can only go for 1 of the 3, what lenght you take?

[@cammackey]

65 full frame and 45 for S35

[@mariohazard821]

Can you put filters on these lenses? Because the description includes a value of 77mm, but the photos do not show the thread

[@cammackey]

Yes

[@Coatsey007]

Enjoyed your video and style of presentation, thank you. I have a Sirui and I've got to say I'm a bit underwhelmed with it, I swear it's a Friday afternoon batch. I took video samples using e different Sony cameras, A1, a7Siii and the ZV-E1. All came out worse than a Moment iPhone Anamorphic lens and so streaks. Normally we think too much. Sent this to them but they were not open to the issue. It would seem there is an alternative. I paid CA$1,850 and it's just fathering dust.

[@ConnorMcCaskill2]

Damn that was next level

[@Joe.Blackwood]

Great insight into the Remus's, what is your sub $2000 anamorphic lens choice?

[@cammackey]

Man rn.. the Remus! Hands down.

[@findingefilm]

I'm trading in my heavy Sirui venus lenses for these 🎉

[@BadMantraFilms]

If you had to pick between the 45mm and the 65mm, which do you prefer? 👀 I’m going to buy the other later on haha

[@cammackey]

Omg that’s hard to pick hahaha what camera will you be using them on?

[@cammackey]

And what type of stuff you shooting

[@BadMantraFilms]

the new blackmagic full frame! I want to take advantage of the open gate for sure :) @@cammackey

[@cammackey]

@@BadMantraFilms oh 100% the 65mm. The 45mm on FF open gate will be crazy wide. The 65 will be more versatile

[@BadMantraFilms]

word! Thanks for the feedback man@@cammackey

[@HenryOrtlip]

Appreciate you Cam! Well done! and thank you for referencing the Mercury’s as much as you did…clearly these were “inspired” by them. Idk… they look beyond soft, even stopped down and the CA looks like a cheap adapter. I was hoping they would have maintained the sharpness and quality the Great Joy’s had. I think you’re right - would have been better if the set was 5K made with better glass. I can’t make up my mind if I want to buy these!! 🫠

[@cammackey]

I’m real world use, they look just fine honestly. Like wait till you see that full video. But again they’re under $1k each, we can only expect so much

[@HenryOrtlip]

@@cammackey for sure, you’ve been crushing it with all the great work! - excited for your next vid!

[@craynotcreigh]

They're really close, but I think I like the Viltrox better, at least for the work I do. The distortion is just a bit too much.

[@cammackey]

Viltrox are made for a totally diffeeent type of usage in my opinion. The Remus are beyond light and compact. The viltrox are tanks. Like I 100% would not use those lenses without lens support

[@craynotcreigh]

@@cammackey Fair point. I Guess what I would really like to see is one that combines the Remus form factor with the cleaner vitrox look. Still an exciting lens set for sure. Hopefully I can try both at some point, maybe it'll change my mind

[@prismcollectionmusic]

Thanks for this, I think with their adapter too this edge distortion is what makes motion look strange for me, especially at close focus. But you're making me wonder if there's a way to desqueeze footage more at the edges in post... a desqueeze gradient on both sides..

[@cammackey]

I was curious about that too.. would be interested to see someone try to clean it up in post

[@LuisMameri]

What is pin cushion and barrel distortion?

[@zulfikaraji]

A question here, if you could pick one focal length of Remus, what would it be?

[@cammackey]

For S35, 45mm. For FF.. 65mm

[@isaacbaeza6256]

congratulations on this new video. I have a question. How would these lenses work with the Canon C70 and the Speed ​​Booster adapter?

[@cammackey]

Zero clue brutha, I don’t use speedboosters. I’m sure someone will do a review on that soon!

[@genesisfilms_at]

Hey Cam !! I am off the edge to pull the trigger on a set of those, but I also have the Vazen MFTs sitting on my shelve. I am not sure how futureproof those are except from the use with my zcam S6. What do you think about the vazens in comparison to the remus? I am really unsure and want to ask you for your honest opinion. :-)

[@cammackey]

I loved the Vazens! The Remus seem like a more well rounded option honestly since they’re full frame and compact. I’d keep both honestly

[@genesisfilms_at]

@@cammackey thanks for your response. What‘s your opinion on the look in comparison? From what Ive seen the Vazens offer a more „three dimensional“ flare which reminded me of the Atlas ones which I‘ve rented recently

[@KaceyBakerFilms]

Great focus pulling in the wrap around standing on the corner. Was someone pulling focus or did you have like a DJI lidar attached?😊

[@cammackey]

That was my homies Luis pulling focus and Sam operating! I think at first they kept busting but then utilize the AF and would override it at the end

[@KaceyBakerFilms]

Legends! All of you.

[@waynosfotoscameras]

Hey Cam, ordered the remus 3x kit. The question now is what tech should I invest in for RS3 pro gimbal work? Can you do a vid on how you focused these lenses? Cheers

[@cammackey]

I have a video on the LiDAR setup with the rs3 pro!

[@waynosfotoscameras]

@cammackey okay thanks, that answers two questions, how you did it and what you used. Cheers.

[@snickthebossofficial]

Are you shooting on PF or EF with a mount ? Trying to put these on the fx3/fx30

[@jeanpierreisyou2]

Looks amazing! Which lens is being used at 9:08 for those car shots?

[@cammackey]

The 45mm

[@jad_mariam]

i really enjoyed this video