Can I get "close enough" to Anamorphic w/ Spherical glass? Sony GM vs. Blazar

Can you get "close enough" to the anamorphic look—without using actual anamorphic lenses?

In this video, I put the Blazar Apex Anamorphic lenses head-to-head with the Sony G Master spherical lenses to answer one big question: Can a high-end spherical lens get “close enough” to the anamorphic vibe we all love?

We’ll break down:
The signature characteristics of anamorphic vs. spherical lenses
If modern spherical lenses can get us "enough" of those characteristics in post
My thoughts on when it's worth going full anamorphic—and when it’s not

This is not just a pixel-peeping review—it’s a practical test for filmmakers who want the anamorphic look without the hassle of anamorphic lenses and are trying decide if spherical can get the job done.

Gear used in the Video:
Blazar Apex 50mm - https://bhpho.to/3UDCn1W
Blazar Apex 35mm - https://bhpho.to/4moQfcu
Sony GM 35mm - https://bhpho.to/3U5YVbC
Sony FX3 - https://bhpho.to/4l2hNTG
Polar Pro Helix NDs - https://bhpho.to/3OuU9Bb

Addt'l Gear used to make the video:
Tentacle Sync E - https://amzn.to/3QxKJ8Z
Tentacle Track E - https://amzn.to/3QYYTS8
Aputure 600d Pro - https://bhpho.to/40PEsbQ
Matthews C-Stands - https://amzn.to/3SwKg9I
Westcott Scrim Jim - https://amzn.to/3MFr2Ls
Westcott Half-Grid Cloth - https://bhpho.to/3SD02jt
Motion VFX Graphics - https://mvfx.co/TroyMairs

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:07 the Control
04:29 the Narrative example
04:56 the Findings