Blazar Beetle 45mm 1.33X Full Frame Pancake Anamorphic Lens (Z Mount)

The Blazar Beetle 45mm 1.33X Full Frame Pancake Anamorphic Lens (Z Mount) is an ultra-compact full-frame anamorphic lens designed for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. Featuring a 1.33x anamorphic squeeze, fixed T3.2 aperture, and an innovative 90° rotating mechanism, it allows seamless switching between horizontal and vertical anamorphic shooting. Weighing just 266g, this lightweight lens delivers cinematic widescreen imagery with signature silver flares, making it ideal for handheld filmmaking, gimbals, travel, and social media content creation.

The Blazar Beetle 45mm 1.33X Full Frame Pancake Anamorphic Lens (Z Mount) is a compact, lightweight cinema lens built for modern creators who want professional anamorphic visuals without the bulk of traditional cinema optics. Designed specifically for Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras, it combines portability with premium optical performance, making it perfect for filmmakers, photographers, and content creators on the move.

A standout feature of the Beetle series is its built-in 90° rotation button, allowing you to instantly switch between horizontal and vertical anamorphic shooting without changing your camera orientation. Whether you're producing cinematic widescreen films or vertical content for platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, the Beetle adapts effortlessly to your workflow.

The 1.33x anamorphic squeeze factor creates a wider cinematic field of view while producing beautiful oval bokeh and distinctive silver anamorphic lens flares. Its 36 × 24 mm full-frame image circle ensures excellent coverage on full-frame sensors, delivering immersive cinematic imagery with rich character.

Featuring a fixed T3.2 aperture, the lens provides consistent optical performance across various lighting conditions. A minimum focus distance of just 0.46 m (1.5 ft) allows for creative close-up compositions, while the 200° focus rotation offers smooth, precise manual focusing for professional cinematography.

Weighing only 266 g, the Beetle 45mm is ideal for handheld shooting, lightweight cinema rigs, drones, and gimbal stabilizers. Its 60 mm front diameter and 55 mm filter thread make it compatible with a wide range of professional accessories, providing maximum versatility in an ultra-portable form factor.

Key Features

• Full-frame pancake anamorphic cinema lens
• Native Nikon Z mount
• Also available in Sony E, Leica L, and Canon RF mounts
• Innovative built-in 90° rotation mechanism
• Instantly switch between horizontal and vertical anamorphic shooting
• 1.33x anamorphic squeeze factor
• Fixed T3.2 aperture
• Full-frame image coverage (36 × 24 mm)
• Signature silver anamorphic lens flares
• Beautiful oval anamorphic bokeh
• Ultra-lightweight design (266 g)
• Compact pancake-style construction
• Close focusing distance of 0.46 m (1.5 ft)
• Smooth 200° manual focus rotation
• 60 mm front diameter
• 55 mm filter thread
• Perfect for handheld, gimbals, drones, and travel filmmaking
• Ideal for cinematic productions and vertical social media content