Vazen 28mm 1.8x anamorphic wide-angle prime lens with T2.2 aperture and 1.8x squeeze, designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
The Vazen 28mm T2.2 1.8x Anamorphic is an anamorphic cine prime lens from the manufacturer Vazen. It is not a lighting or grip device, but camera optics. With a 28mm focal length, it represents the wide-angle end of the Vazen 1.8x Anamorphic series, which also includes a 40mm and a 65mm lens.
As with classic anamorphic lenses, the cylindrical front element compresses the image horizontally. With the 1.8x compression used here, a 4:3 sensor crop (typical for Micro Four Thirds) results in an aspect ratio of approximately 2.39:1 after desqueezing. Characteristic are the oval bokeh shapes typical of anamorphic optics, as well as horizontal lens flares with a blue color cast.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Anamorphic Cine Prime (Front Anamorphic) |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Aperture | T2.2 (Aperture range up to approx. T16) |
| Anamorphic Compression | 1.8x |
| Resulting Aspect Ratio | approx. 2.39:1 (from 4:3 sensor crop) |
| Available Mounts | Micro Four Thirds (MFT); additionally Canon RF |
| Minimum Focus Distance | approx. 0.82m |
| Front Diameter | 80mm |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
| Gear Rings (Focus/Aperture) | 0.8 mod Cine Gears |
| Weight | approx. 0.72kg |
The lens is aimed at productions that want to achieve an anamorphic cinematic look with small, lightweight equipment. Due to its low weight and MFT/RF mount, it is suitable for compact cameras such as the Panasonic GH5, Z CAM E2, or Blackmagic models, and therefore also for gimbal and handheld use.
Both control rings (focus and aperture) are equipped with standardized 0.8-mod gear rings and can therefore be directly controlled with common follow focus systems and motors. The 77mm front thread accepts ND filters or diopters (close-up lenses) which can shorten the minimum focus distance. In post-production, the compressed image must be horizontally desqueezed by a factor of 1.8 to display the correct aspect ratio.
Das Vazen 28mm 1,8x ist meine Wahl für breite Establishing Shots mit dramatischem anamorphem Look. Die Weitwinkel-Brennweite erweitert die Perspektive, während der 1,8x Squeeze dramatische ovale Bokeh-Kreise und intensive horizontale Flares erzeugt. Für Wide Shots mit visueller Kraft ist dies beeindruckend.
Mit der Vazen 28mm 1,8x kann ich meine Szenen mit cineastischer Breite und dramatischem anamorphem Charakter etablieren. Die Weitwinkel-Perspektive schafft Raum und Scope, während die verstärkte Anamorphic-Ästhetik sicherstellt, dass auch breite Shots visuellen Impact haben.
Das Vazen 28mm 1,8x ist die wirtschaftliche Alternative zu Premium-Weitwinkel-Anamorphics. Anamorphe Weitwinkel-Objektive mit 1,8x Squeeze sind normalerweise extrem kostspielig, während diese Vazen-Option Budget-freundlich ist. Dies eröffnet neue Möglichkeiten für kostenbewusste Productions.
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