BLAZAR LENS Beetle 65mm T3.2 1.33x Full-Frame Anamorphic 65mm
A 1.33x squeeze factor and a unique rotating mount allow instant switching between cinematic widescreen and vertical capture, making this 65mm full-frame anamorphic stand out. Its ultracompact 290g build, 0.8 mod gearing, and 200° focus rotation deliver precise manual control with signature silver flares and oval bokeh. This lens is best for solo shooters and content creators who need to quickly alternate between horizontal and vertical formats without rig adjustments.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong bokeh (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong build (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 65 |
| Focal Length Max | 65 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.2 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 460 |
vs Competition
| Spec | BLAZAR LENS Beetle 65mm T3.2 1.33x Full-Frame Anamorphic 65mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 65mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.2 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 290 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAZAR LENS Beetle 65mm T3.2 1.33x Full-Frame Anamorphic 65mm | 13.9 | 79.6 | 74.8 | 58.2 | 18.4 | 81.7 | 33.6 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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