Lenses / Blazar
Cato 85mm T2.8 2x
2x squeezeFull frameT2.8PLCanon EF
From $1,039 new at the official store today.
Specifications
| Brand | Blazar |
|---|---|
| Category | anamorphic prime |
| Squeeze factor | 2x |
| Format / coverage | Full frame |
| Focal length(s) | 85 mm |
| Maximum aperture | T2.8 |
| Mounts | PL, EF |
| Flare | verifyverify |
| Launch price (USD) | verifyverify |
| Official price, CSV snapshot 2 Nov 2026 | 1039 |
Look and character
With a 2x squeeze, the image is optically compressed horizontally by 2× and stretched back in post. That gives these desqueezed aspect ratios, by recorded area:
- 16:9 sensor area → 3.56:1
- 3:2 sensor area → 3.00:1
- 4:3 sensor area → 2.67:1
Horizontally, a 85 mm 2x lens covers roughly the width of a 43 mm spherical lens on the same format (focal ÷ squeeze); vertically it stays 85 mm.
Flare: not documented in our data yetverify. This comes from manufacturer information; we have not shot with this lens ourselves.
Work out the numbers for your camera with the squeeze calculator →
Price history
Lowest in-stock variant price per day, USD. Tracking started 2026-11-02; the line fills in as daily snapshots accumulate.
| Store | Condition | Lowest | Highest | Lowest in stock | Compare-at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| blazar | new | $1,039 | $1,039 | $1,039 | $1,299 |
Single-lens variants only (sets and kits are excluded). The spread covers mounts, flare options and focal lengths. "Compare-at" is the store's own strike-through price, not a verified MSRP.