Blazar Sentinel 35-60mm 1.33X Full-Frame Anamorphic Zoom Lens

The Blazar Sentinel 35-60mm 1.33X is a compact full-frame anamorphic zoom lens designed for filmmakers who want the flexibility of a zoom without giving up the distinctive character of anamorphic cinematography.

Covering a versatile focal range from 35mm to 60mm, the Sentinel moves effortlessly between wide environmental compositions, documentary coverage, medium shots and intimate portraits. Its continuous zoom range reduces the need to change lenses, helping you work faster while maintaining a consistent cinematic look throughout your production.

True Anamorphic Character Across the Zoom Range

The Sentinel uses Blazar’s refined 1.33X anamorphic optical design to create a wider horizontal field of view together with elegant oval bokeh, expressive highlights and distinctive horizontal flares.

Its warm amber flare rendering adds atmosphere without completely overpowering the image. The moderate 1.33X squeeze also makes composition and monitoring easier than with stronger anamorphic squeeze ratios, especially when working with compact camera setups.

• 1.33X anamorphic squeeze for a cinematic widescreen image
• Elegant oval bokeh and enhanced background separation
• Warm amber horizontal flares
• Wider horizontal field of view than a comparable spherical lens
• Consistent anamorphic character throughout the zoom range

Full-Frame Coverage

With a 36 × 24mm image circle, the Blazar Sentinel is engineered to cover full-frame sensors throughout its entire 35-60mm zoom range.

This makes it suitable for modern full-frame cinema cameras and mirrorless systems from Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Blackmagic Design and other manufacturers, depending on the selected lens mount and camera compatibility.

When paired with a 4:3 recording mode, the 1.33X squeeze can create a classic 2.39:1 widescreen image. On 16:9 sensors, it delivers a wider panoramic frame while retaining the characteristic anamorphic rendering.

Fast T2.2-T2.8 Variable Aperture

The Sentinel opens to T2.2 at 35mm and gradually transitions to T2.8 at 60mm. This relatively fast aperture allows you to work in available light, create good subject separation and make full use of the lens’s oval bokeh.

Please note that the Sentinel is a variable-aperture zoom lens. Its aperture markings are calibrated at 35mm. At other focal lengths, the engraved T-stop scale should be treated as a reference.

Parfocal Zoom Design

The Blazar Sentinel features a parfocal optical design, allowing the selected focus position to remain stable while zooming between 35mm and 60mm.

This is especially valuable for controlled zoom shots, live productions, documentary work and situations where reframing must happen without interrupting the take.

Lightweight and Production-Ready

Weighing approximately 970g, the Sentinel is exceptionally compact for a full-frame anamorphic cinema zoom. Its lightweight design makes it suitable for handheld rigs, shoulder setups, car mounts, compact cinema cameras and compatible gimbals.

A 200° focus rotation provides enough precision for manual focus pulling while remaining practical for solo operators. Standard cine-style gearing allows the lens to be integrated with follow-focus systems and wireless lens-control motors.

• Approximately 970g lightweight construction
• 200° focus rotation for precise manual focusing
• Parfocal focus performance
• 80mm front diameter
• 77mm filter thread
• 16-blade iris for smooth bokeh rendering

35-60mm Versatile Zoom Range

The practical 35-60mm focal range covers several of the most commonly used perspectives for narrative, commercial and documentary filmmaking.

• 35mm: Environmental shots, interiors, establishing shots and dynamic handheld coverage
• 40-50mm: Natural perspectives, dialogue scenes and general-purpose cinematography
• 60mm: Portraits, details, close-ups and more compressed compositions

Instead of carrying and changing between multiple prime lenses, you can adapt your framing directly from the camera while maintaining a unified optical character.

Available Lens Mounts

The Blazar Sentinel 35-60mm is available in the following native mirrorless lens mounts:

• Sony E-Mount
• Canon RF-Mount
• Leica L-Mount

The lens is fully manual and does not provide electronic communication, autofocus or electronic aperture control.

Technical Specifications

Perfect For

• Narrative films and independent productions
• Commercials and branded content
• Music videos
• Documentary and run-and-gun filmmaking
• Wedding and event cinematography
• Handheld and compact cinema-camera setups
• Gimbal work with an appropriately rated stabiliser
• Filmmakers who want anamorphic character without carrying multiple primes

Why Choose the Blazar Sentinel?

The Sentinel combines three qualities that are rarely found together in an anamorphic cinema lens: full-frame coverage, genuine zoom flexibility and a lightweight body.

Its 35-60mm range covers the focal lengths used for a large part of many productions, while the 1.33X optical design delivers recognisable anamorphic character without making monitoring or post-production unnecessarily complicated.

For owner-operators, small production teams and filmmakers working with compact full-frame cameras, the Sentinel offers a practical one-lens solution with cinematic oval bokeh, warm flares and parfocal zoom performance.

Your Blazar Specialist in Europe

Better Focus is an authorised Blazar dealer. When you order from us, you receive an original Blazar product from an experienced European specialist for anamorphic cinema lenses.

• Authorised Blazar dealer
• Professional advice before and after your purchase
• Fast shipping from within the European Union
• No import customs procedures for customers within the EU
• Personal support from filmmakers with practical production experience

One Lens. More Creative Freedom.

The Blazar Sentinel 35-60mm 1.33X Full-Frame Anamorphic Zoom gives you the freedom to reframe quickly while preserving the cinematic character that makes anamorphic images unique.

With full-frame coverage, a fast T2.2-T2.8 aperture, parfocal focusing, warm amber flares and a body weighing only around 970g, the Sentinel is a powerful and accessible anamorphic zoom for modern filmmakers.