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Blazar Viper 50mm T2.1 1.5X anamorphic Lens (PL- / EF-Mount)
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The Blazar Viper 50mm T2.1 1.5X Full Frame Anamorphic Lens is a manual focus cinema lens created for filmmakers who want a balanced anamorphic focal length with strong subject emphasis, cinematic depth, and a practical production-ready form factor. With its constant 1.5x squeeze ratio, fast T2.1 aperture, and full-frame coverage, the Viper 50mm delivers widescreen anamorphic imagery with elegant oval bokeh, controlled rainbow flares, and a refined optical signature that feels cinematic without becoming overwhelming.
The 50mm focal length sits at the heart of the Blazar Viper lineup, offering a natural perspective that is highly adaptable across narrative filmmaking, branded content, interviews, music videos, and commercial productions. It frames subjects with a cinematic intimacy while still preserving enough environmental context to create layered, immersive images. Combined with the 1.5x anamorphic squeeze, the Viper 50mm produces a wide cinematic frame with stretched highlights, expressive oval background rendering, and a visual depth that instantly separates it from standard spherical lenses.
One of the defining visual advantages of the Viper 50mm is the way it renders out-of-focus areas. Its advanced optical design creates a bokeh character reminiscent of a richer 1.8x anamorphic look, giving backgrounds a more dramatic oval stretch and a more luxurious cinematic texture. This makes the lens especially appealing for filmmakers who want a stronger anamorphic personality while maintaining a clean, production-friendly image that remains versatile across many different shooting scenarios.
With its bright T2.1 aperture, the Blazar Viper 50mm is well suited to low-light cinematography, interior scenes, practical-light setups, and productions that rely on strong visual separation between subject and background. The combination of focal length, squeeze factor, and aperture makes this lens particularly effective for medium close-ups, portraits, and emotionally driven cinematic compositions. It delivers a polished and dimensional image while still feeling organic and filmic.
Unlike many traditional anamorphic lenses that can quickly become bulky and difficult to manage, the Viper 50mm remains compact and lightweight enough for fast-paced modern production work. At approximately 591g, it is easy to integrate into handheld setups, gimbal builds, compact cinema rigs, and lightweight support systems. For filmmakers who want the visual rewards of anamorphic shooting without sacrificing mobility, the Viper 50mm offers an especially compelling balance between cinematic character and operational flexibility.
The Blazar Viper 50mm is designed as a true manual cinema lens with a dedicated focus housing and a long 200° focus rotation for precise control. This makes it highly suitable for filmmakers who value deliberate focus work, repeatable marks, and tactile lens operation on set. Whether used in solo productions or more controlled cinematic environments, the lens provides the confidence and consistency expected from a purpose-built manual anamorphic tool.
Optically, the Viper 50mm is engineered to deliver a cleaner image than many older anamorphic designs while preserving the visual identity filmmakers actually want. It offers strong edge-to-edge sharpness, minimal focus breathing, and tightly controlled barrel distortion, helping to avoid distracting image warping or an exaggerated fishbowl look. The result is a lens that feels expressive and cinematic, but still polished enough for high-end commercial and professional production use.
The flare rendering of the Blazar Viper 50mm is another area where the lens stands out. Rather than producing harsh or overly aggressive streaks, it generates soft, organic, and predictable rainbow flares that can enhance a frame without taking it over. This gives cinematographers more flexibility in real-world lighting conditions and makes the lens easier to use across a wider variety of visual styles, from moody narrative work to cleaner branded productions.
Within the Blazar ecosystem, the Viper 50mm fills a unique role. Compared to the Talon series, the Viper is the more classical manual-focus option for filmmakers who prefer a traditional cinema workflow over autofocus-based operation. Talon is built around speed and autofocus convenience, while the Viper focuses on tactile precision, full manual control, and a more deliberate shooting experience.
Compared to the Mantis series, the Viper 50mm delivers a stronger 1.5x anamorphic squeeze, resulting in a more pronounced widescreen look and a more assertive anamorphic rendering style. Mantis lenses are an excellent choice for users who need broader mount options and a larger focal length range, but the Viper 50mm is especially attractive for filmmakers who want more anamorphic intensity in a compact full-frame manual cinema lens.
For many creators, the Viper 50mm represents the most balanced option of the three approaches: more anamorphic presence than Mantis, more manual precision than Talon, and a focal length that works across a huge range of cinematic applications. It is particularly well suited to filmmakers who want one highly versatile anamorphic lens that can move comfortably between portraits, dialogue scenes, handheld work, and commercial visuals.
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| T-Stop | T2.1 |
| Squeeze Factor | 1.5x |
| Coverage | Full Frame / Vista Vision |
| Mount Options | PL / EF |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.65m / 2.1ft |
| Focus Rotation | 200° |
| Aperture Blades | 16 |
| Front Diameter | 80mm |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
| Weight | Approx. 591g |
The Blazar Viper 50mm is an outstanding choice for filmmakers who want a versatile full-frame anamorphic lens with a natural cinematic perspective, strong subject focus, and a compact manual cinema design. It offers the visual richness of anamorphic widescreen capture, the control of a dedicated manual focus housing, and the portability needed for modern productions. For creators looking for a go-to anamorphic focal length that works across a wide variety of real-world shooting situations, the Viper 50mm stands out as one of the most flexible and visually rewarding options in the series.
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Blazar Viper 50mm T2.1 1.5X anamorphic Lens (PL- / EF-Mount)
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PLEASE NOTE: Several Blazar lenses fitted with the official Blazar EF mount have a large rear protrusion that can prevent proper mounting on certain EF cameras and adapters. This applies to: Remus 33mm, Cato 40mm, and Mantis 25/35/50/75/100mm.
You’ll find technical diagrams for all Blazar lenses—showing rear protrusion measurements for both PL and EF—below on this page. Use these to confirm fit with your specific EF camera or adapter.
If you’re unsure about your setup, contact us with your camera model and (if applicable) the exact adapter brand/model. We’re happy to help verify EF compatibility before you order.
