The BLAZAR (Great Joy) NERO 1.5X Anamorphic Adapter is an ultra-lightweight front single-focus anamorphic adapter designed for filmmakers looking to achieve cinematic anamorphic imagery using their existing prime lenses. Featuring a 1.5X squeeze ratio, 399g lightweight construction, 0.6m close focus, and compatibility with a wide range of Super 35 and Full…
The BLAZAR (Great Joy) NERO 1.5X Anamorphic Adapter is an ultra-lightweight front single-focus anamorphic adapter designed for filmmakers looking to achieve cinematic anamorphic imagery using their existing prime lenses. Featuring a 1.5X squeeze ratio, 399g lightweight construction, 0.6m close focus, and compatibility with a wide range of Super 35 and Full Frame lenses, the NERO offers an easy and affordable entry into anamorphic filmmaking without the need for dedicated anamorphic lenses.
Step into the world of cinematic anamorphic filmmaking with the BLAZAR (Great Joy) NERO 1.5X Anamorphic Adapter. Designed as the ideal starter solution for creators, the NERO transforms compatible spherical prime lenses into anamorphic optics, delivering the signature widescreen look, cinematic compression, and classic anamorphic character with a simple front-mounted adapter.
Compared to the previous Great Joy 1.35X adapter, the NERO offers a stronger 1.5X squeeze ratio, a significantly lighter body weighing only 399g (0.88lbs), improved 0.6m close focusing distance, and a simplified 180° front single-focus mechanism for faster and more intuitive operation.
The adapter features a 52mm rear thread and 62mm front filter thread, making it compatible with a wide variety of vintage and modern prime lenses. It supports Super 35 focal lengths from 28–110mm, and Full Frame lenses from 40–100mm (16:9) or 45–100mm (3:2) while maintaining infinity focus. Compatible with numerous popular lenses from Canon, Pentax, Leica, Minolta, Zeiss, Voigtländer, Olympus, TTArtisan, Konica, Helios, and more, the NERO provides exceptional flexibility for filmmakers seeking an affordable path into anamorphic cinematography.
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Compatible with a wide range of prime lenses, including models from:
Popular compatible focal lengths include 35mm, 40mm, 43mm, 45mm, 50mm, 52mm, 55mm, 57mm, 58mm, 85mm, 90mm, and 100mm primes (depending on sensor format).
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