The Blazar Mantis lens kit delivers distinctive cinematic character in a compact, lightweight full-frame cinema prime package. These lenses are designed for filmmakers who want a unique aesthetic — with characterful bokeh, organic flare behavior, and a pleasing rendering style that sets them apart from clinical modern optics. Whether you are shooting a commercial, branded content, a music video, or a narrative project, the Blazar Mantis primes give your production a signature visual identity at an accessible price point.
At Two Stories Media, we offer the Blazar Mantis lens kit as part of our lens rentals program. This page covers everything you need to know about these lenses, including technical specs, production considerations, frequently asked questions, and how to rent them through our gear rentals program in Tampa.
Blazar Mantis Product Overview
The Blazar Mantis series is a set of full-frame cinema primes designed for productions that want cinematic character without the premium price tag of legacy glass. These lenses deliver a fast T2.1 maximum aperture with consistent performance across focal lengths, and their optical design produces a rendering style that is warm, organic, and distinctly cinematic — with characterful flaring and bokeh that give footage personality and depth.
The compact, lightweight build makes the Mantis set ideal for gimbal work, handheld shooting, and small-crew productions where keeping the rig light and mobile is a priority. Despite their accessible price point, these lenses deliver professional-grade mechanical construction with cine-style geared focus and iris rings, consistent front diameters, and smooth, reliable operation.
Key Specifications
The Blazar Mantis primes feature a fast T2.1 maximum aperture across the set, providing excellent low-light capability and shallow depth of field control. They cover a full-frame image circle, making them compatible with full-frame cinema cameras like the Sony FX3, Sony FX9, Sony VENICE, RED, and others. The lenses feature standardized cine-style geared focus and iris rings with consistent front diameters for seamless matte box and filter workflows.
The kit includes a range of focal lengths that provide versatile coverage for professional production — from wide-angle to medium telephoto. The lightweight construction keeps individual lens weights manageable for gimbal and handheld work, and the overall kit travels easily for on-location shoots.
Why Filmmakers Choose Blazar Mantis Lenses
Filmmakers choose the Blazar Mantis set when they want cinematic character and distinctive rendering at an accessible rental rate. The T2.1 aperture delivers beautiful shallow depth of field with pleasing bokeh characteristics, and the lens design produces organic flaring and warm color rendition that add personality to the image. For productions where a unique visual identity matters, these lenses offer a compelling alternative to more clinical modern optics.
The compact form factor and light weight make them especially practical for run-and-gun documentary work, travel productions, gimbal-intensive shoots, and small-crew projects where efficiency and mobility are priorities. The full-frame coverage means they pair naturally with the latest generation of full-frame cinema cameras.
Production Resources and Workflow Tips
For camera pairing, the Blazar Mantis lenses pair well with full-frame cinema cameras including the Sony FX3, Sony FX9, and others. Their lightweight design makes them especially well-suited for gimbal setups where keeping overall rig weight low is essential.
For creative applications, experiment with backlit scenarios, practical light sources, and haze to take advantage of the Mantis lenses’ characterful flaring. The warm rendering and organic bokeh complement skin tones and add depth to interview and portrait setups.
When you are ready to move into post-production, footage from the Blazar Mantis lenses responds well to creative color grading. The warm base rendering provides a rich starting point for building distinctive looks.
Blazar Mantis FAQ
What aperture are the Blazar Mantis primes?
The Blazar Mantis primes have a fast T2.1 maximum aperture, providing excellent low-light performance and beautiful shallow depth of field with characterful bokeh.
Are these lenses full-frame?
Yes. The Blazar Mantis primes cover a full-frame image circle, making them compatible with full-frame cinema cameras as well as Super 35 cameras.
Can I rent Blazar Mantis lenses in Tampa?
Yes. Two Stories Media offers the Blazar Mantis lens kit as part of our lens rental program in Tampa Bay. Each rental is prepped, tested, and packaged with the accessories you need. We also offer camera bodies, lighting packages, and full gear rental support.
How much does it cost to rent Blazar Mantis lenses?
Our Blazar Mantis lens kit rents for $175 per day. Multi-day and weekly rates are available. Contact our team for a custom quote.
What productions are Blazar Mantis lenses best for?
The Blazar Mantis set excels for commercials, branded content, music videos, short films, and any production that wants distinctive cinematic character at an accessible price point. At Two Stories Media, we recommend them for video productions that prioritize creative visual identity and production mobility.
Rent Blazar Mantis Lenses in Tampa
If you are planning a production that calls for cinematic character in a compact, versatile package, the Blazar Mantis lens kit is available through Two Stories Media’s rental program. We serve productions across Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Orlando, and throughout Florida. Contact our team with your project dates and gear requirements, and we will help you build the right package for your shoot.