Take a First Look at The Blazar MANTIS 135mm Anamorphic Lens.

The latest from Blazar expands the MANTIS lens lineup to its furthest reach yet.

Jourdan Aldredge • Feb 11, 2026

Set to be the final addition to the Blazar MANTIS lineup, this anamorphic lens set is sneakily becoming one of the best options out there for cinematographers looking for some well-balanced cine lenses to use for a variety of shot types and projects.

The Blazar MANTIS 135mm T3.2 1.33X FF anamorphic lens expands this lens lineup to its longest length yet and completes a range that goes all the way down to 25mm.

If you’re curious about this new 135mm anamorphic lens and would like to see what it could offer for your cinematography needs, then you’re in luck as we have a pretty in-depth demo to share with you here below.

The Blazar MANTIS 135mm

As mentioned above, this 135mm model is now the sixth lens in the Blazar MANTIS line, completing the full lineup which now includes the following options:

  • 25mm T2.4

  • 35mm T2

  • 50mm T2

  • 75mm T2

  • 100mm T2.4

  • 135mm T3.2

This 135mm addition is obviously the longest option in the lineup which should still be able to stand out with its solid compression, bokeh, and flare behavior. To get the best example of what this Blazar MANTIS 135mm can offer though, you might just want to watch for yourself.


Blazar MANTIS 135mm Demo

In the video above put out by the Blazar Anamorphic Lenses YouTube channel we get a thorough demonstration of what the lens is capable of in terms of performance and results with different shooting formats and tests.

Here’s a breakdown of all of the different chapters covered in the demo video in case you’d like to jump to a specific test type.

  • 0:00 Test Footage

  • 0:54 Features

  • 1:11 3:2 (Open-Gate) Lens Test

  • 2:00 Test Charts

  • 2:34 Bonus Test Footage

  • 3:09 16:9 Lens Test

  • 3:54 Vertiscope Lens Test

Overall, the results look impressive, and this 135mm option will be a nice addition, rounding out a capable, cinematically beautiful anamorphic lens lineup that thankfully isn’t too off the charts in price.

Available in both PL and E mounts at launch, the Mantis 135mm is listed on the company’s website, where it is available for pre-order for $899.