Dulens APO Mini Primes vs Blazar Remus 1.5× Anamorphics | Focus + Flare Tests

Testing and charting two affordable high-performance cinema lens sets: the *Dulens APO Mini Primes* and **Blazar Remus 1.5× Anamorphics**. Includes focus profiling, chromatic aberration evaluation, and flare response under controlled lighting. Both sets are designed and built in China, showing strong optical character and build quality at ~$899 per lens. Methodology: focus charts for spherical accuracy, LED flare tests for anamorphic character. Graded only for proper contrast; no creative LUTs applied.

*Gear Mentioned:* Dulens APO Mini Primes, Blazar Remus 1.5× Anamorphic, RED Komodo, DaVinci Resolve


Testing Camera:
Red Komodo OG, S35 1.5x

Video Shot With:
Sunroom:
Red Komodo OG
Dulens 58mm APO Mini Prime
Rode Wireless Pro
Studio:
Canon R5C
Sigma 24-70mm ART f2.8
Rode NTG4+

00:00 - Intro and punditry
04:16 - Testing Methodology and Intent
Dulens APO Focus Charts:

05:48 - 31mm T2.4 Focus Chart
06:11 - 31mm T5.6 Focus Chart
06:30 - 31mm T16 Focus Chart

06:47 - 43mm T2.4 Focus Chart
06:59 - 43mm T5.6 Focus Chart
07:11 - 43mm T16 Focus Chart

07:28 - 58mm T2.4 Focus Chart
07:41 - 58mm T5.6 Focus Chart
07:55 - 58mm T16 Focus Chart

08:11 - 85mm T2.4 Focus Chart
08:31 - 85mm T5.6 Focus Chart
08:50 - 85mm T16 Focus Chart

Dulens APO Flare Tests
09:17 - 31mm T2.4 Flare
09:39 - 31mm T5.6 Flare
10:00 - 31mm T16 Flare

10:22 - 43mm T2.4 Flare
10:42 - 43mm T5.6 Flare
11:03 - 43mm T16 Flare

11:24 - 58mm T2.4 Flare
11:45 - 58mm T5.6 Flare
12:05 - 58mm T16 Flare

12:27 - 85mm T2.4 Flare
12:47 - 85mm T5.6 Flare
13:06 - 85mm T16 Flare

13:25 - Disclaimer on Anamorphic Focus Charting

Blazar Remus Focus Charts
14:51 - 45mm T2
15:05 - 45mm T4
15:22 - 45mm T22

15:37 - 65mm T2
15:49 - 65mm T4
16:02 - 65mm T22

16:17 - 100mm T2
16:28 - 100mm T4
16:43 - 100mm T22

Blazar Remus Flare Tests
16:57 - 45mm T2
17:18 - 45mm T5.6
17:39 - 45mm T22

18:01 - 65mm T2
18:22 - 65mm T5.6
18:44 - 65mm T22

19:07 - 100mm T2
19:29 - 100mm T5.6
19:52 - 100mm T22

20:12 - Parting Thoughts