Blazar Cato 2x Anamorphic Lens Rental in San Diego
Rent the Blazar Cato Full-Frame 2x Anamorphic 4-Lens Set from San Diego Film Equipment. This lightweight PL-mount cinema lens set combines full-frame coverage, a classic 2x anamorphic squeeze, neutral silver flares and refined oval bokeh.
The four-lens set includes 40mm, 55mm, 85mm and 125mm focal lengths. Together, they provide a useful range for widescreen establishing shots, medium coverage, close-ups and compressed telephoto images.
Four-Lens Set Includes
- Blazar Cato 40mm T2.0
- Blazar Cato 55mm T2.0
- Blazar Cato 85mm T2.8
- Blazar Cato 125mm T4.0
Classic 2x Anamorphic Character
Every lens in the Cato series provides a consistent 2x anamorphic squeeze. When properly de-squeezed, the lenses create the wide cinematic perspective associated with traditional 2x anamorphic photography.
The Cato lenses balance vintage anamorphic character with modern usability. Their optical design produces controlled barrel distortion, smooth focus falloff, oval bokeh and neutral silver flares that take on the color of the light source.
Key Features
- Four full-frame anamorphic cinema lenses
- Consistent 2x anamorphic squeeze
- ARRI PL mounts
- Neutral silver anamorphic flares
- Smooth oval bokeh
- 16-blade iris in every focal length
- 210-degree focus rotation
- Standard 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears
- Close-focus distances under 2.6 feet
- Lightweight construction
- Suitable for large-format digital cinema cameras
Fast and Lightweight Anamorphic Lenses
The 40mm and 55mm lenses offer fast T2.0 maximum apertures for low-light shooting and shallow depth of field. The 85mm opens to T2.8, while the 125mm provides a T4.0 maximum aperture.
Individual lenses weigh approximately 1.97 to 2.25 pounds. Their compact dimensions and relatively low weight make the Cato set suitable for handheld cameras, Steadicam, gimbals, shoulder-mounted configurations and compact large-format cinema systems.
Lens Specifications
- 40mm: T2.0, 1.8-foot close focus, 2.24 pounds
- 55mm: T2.0, 2.59-foot close focus, 1.97 pounds
- 85mm: T2.8, 2.52-foot close focus, 2.04 pounds
- 125mm: T4.0, 2.59-foot close focus, 2.07 pounds
- Squeeze ratio: 2x
- Focus rotation: 210 degrees
- Iris blades: 16
- Lens mount: ARRI PL
- 40mm front diameter: 95mm
- 55mm, 85mm and 125mm front diameter: 85mm
- 40mm filter thread: 86mm
- 55mm, 85mm and 125mm filter thread: 82mm
Recommended Uses
- Feature films and narrative production
- Commercial cinematography
- Music videos
- Fashion and beauty production
- Full-frame and large-format cinema cameras
- Handheld and shoulder-mounted cameras
- Gimbal and stabilized camera systems
- Productions seeking classic widescreen character
- Low-light anamorphic photography
Camera and Lens Rentals
Pair the Blazar Cato set with compatible professional cinema cameras from our camera-rental department; including the full frame Sony Venice II. Additional prime, zoom and specialty optics are available through our complete selection of cinema lens rentals.
Complete camera packages can also be configured with equipment from our camera-accessories and tripods and support departments.
Blazar Cato Anamorphic Rental in San Diego
San Diego Film Equipment provides the Blazar Cato 2x Anamorphic 4-Lens Set for feature films, television, commercials, music videos and other professional productions throughout San Diego and Southern California.
Add the set to your rental request or contact our camera department for help configuring the lenses with an appropriate camera, matte box, follow focus and support package.
