Canon 7-63mm T2.6 vs Blazar 85mm T2.9 1.8X Anamorphic

Canon 7-63mm T2.6 vs Blazar 85mm T2.9 1.8X Anamorphic

When comparing Blazar 85mm T2.9 1.8X Anamorphic and Canon 7-63mm T2.6, which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Arri PL Mount. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.

Winner: Tied

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

2. Lens Type Comparison

The Canon 7-63mm T2.6 is a Zoom lens while the Blazar 85mm T2.9 1.8X Anamorphic is a Prime lens. Whether or not a zoom lens or a prime lens is what you need, is up to you to decide; they both have their respective strengths and weaknesses.

Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Canon 7-63mm T2.6 and Blazar 85mm T2.9 1.8X Anamorphic:

	Canon 7-63mm T2.6	Blazar 85mm T2.9 1.8X Anamorphic
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Canon	Blazar
Weight	1980 g	Missing
Lens Mount	Arri PL Mount	Arri PL Mount
Focal Length	7 - 63 mm	Missing
Largest Aperture	2.6	Missing
Anamorphic	Missing	Yes
Anamorphic Squeeze Factor	Missing	1.8
Minimum Focus Distance	60 cm	Missing
Type	Zoom	Prime
Aperture Range	2.6 - 22	Missing
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)	95 mm	Missing
Image Stabilization	Missing	No
Autofocus	Missing	Hayır
Macro	Missing	No
Weather Seal	Missing	No
Full Frame Coverage	Missing	Yes
Lens Hood Included	Missing	No