Vazen 40mm 1.8x Anamorphic – fixed focal length anamorphic cine lens (T2) with 1.8x horizontal squeeze for Micro Four Thirds and Canon RF mirrorless cameras with 4:3 sensors.
The Vazen 40mm 1.8x Anamorphic (model designation VZ40, item VZ4018ANA) is a prime anamorphic cine lens manufactured by Vazen. It is not lighting or grip equipment but belongs to the category of camera optics. Characteristic is the 1.8x horizontal squeeze (front-anamorphic design): the lens compresses the image horizontally, so that after desqueezing on a native 4:3 sensor, a widescreen format of approximately 2.39:1 is achieved. Vazen marketed the lens upon its release as the first 1.8x anamorphic designed specifically for Micro Four Thirds cameras with 4:3 sensors.
Optically, it delivers the typical anamorphic image characteristics: oval bokeh, stretched highlights, and horizontal lens flares. The flares are blue (standard) or amber (Amber version) depending on the variant.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Anamorphic Cine Prime (Front Anamorphic) |
| Focal Length | 40 mm |
| Squeeze Factor | 1.8x (horizontal) |
| Resulting Aspect Ratio (4:3 Sensor) | approx. 2.39:1 after desqueeze |
| Aperture Range | T2 to T16 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) or Canon RF |
| Target Sensor | Micro Four Thirds / 4:3 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | approx. 0.8 m (2.7 ft) |
| Focus Throw | approx. 300° |
| Front Diameter | 95 mm |
| Gears | 0.8 mod (standard cine pitch) |
| Weight | approx. 1.8 kg |
| Flare Variants | Blue (Standard) / Amber |
The lens is aimed at productions wanting to achieve true anamorphic widescreen with MFT or RF cameras. Common combinations include Panasonic GH5/GH5S, Z CAM E2, and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K in 4:3/Open Gate mode. A 1.8x desqueeze correction must be set in the camera or the footage must be de-squeezed accordingly in post-production.
Das Vazen 40mm 1,8x bietet mir eine stärkere anamorphe Charakteristik als die 1,33x-Systeme mit nur moderater Komplexität. Der höhere Squeeze-Faktor erzeugt ausgeprägteren ovale Bokeh-Kreise und dramatischere horizontale Flares. Gleichzeitig ist die Handhabung immer noch praktikabel, ohne die extremen Naheinstellungs-Probleme der 2x-Systeme.
Mit der Vazen 40mm 1,8x erhalte ich einen deutlicheren anamorphen Look, der meine cinematische Vision stärker unterstützt. Die verstärkte Anamorphic-Ästhetik verleiht meinen Bildern sofort mehr visuellen Impact, während die Standard-Brennweite versatile Einsatzmöglichkeiten ermöglicht.
Das Vazen 40mm 1,8x ist eine perfekte Alternative zu den Sirui 1,33x-Objektiven für Productions, die einen ausgeprägteren anamorphen Look wünschen. Mit der verstärkten Karakteristik näher an Premium-Systemen, aber zu Budget-Preisen, bietet es hervorragendes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.
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