Chinese cinema lens manufacturer Vazen has announced its latest anamorphic lens for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) cameras and teased another one that’s due out ‘in a few months. ’ Vazen’s new 28mm T2.
2 1. 8x anamorphic lens for MFT camera systems is the second lens in its MFT anamorphic lineup, following up on its 40mm T2, an impressive anamorphic lens we had a little fun with on DPRTV. The new 28mm T2. 2 features a lightweight design that Vazen claims makes it the ‘World’s Lightest 1. 8x Anamorphic Lens for Panasonic GH5, Z-Cam E2 & Blackmagic Pocket 4k. ’
It weighs just 720g (1. 59lbs) and measures 80mm (3. 15in) diameter and 107mm (4. 2in) long. Its T-stop range is T2. 2 through T16, it features a 72-degree angle of view and it has a minimum focusing distance of 82cm (2. 7ft). Below is a sample video of footage captured with the lens on a ZcamE2(Vazen also shared this slightly NSFW music video captured with the lens):
In addition to the new 28mm T2. 2 lens, Vazen also confirmed it’s adding a third lens to this lineup, a 65mm anamorphic lens. No details are given on the specs, but Vazen does not the 65mm lens ‘is expected to have the strongest anamorphic “character. ”’
The Vazen 28mm T2. 2 1. 8x anamorphic lens for MFT camera systems is currently available to purchase through Vazen’s website for $3,250. If you purchase both the 28mm T2. 2 and the 40mm T2 as a kit, Vazen drops the price for the pair by $400.
. dpreview.com2020-2-18 18:29