SIRUI announced their new 50mm f/1.8 1.33x anamorphic lens during this year’s IBC show in Amsterdam. The lens produces image circle covering APS-C sensors and will come in versions with Sony-FE mount, FUJIFILM X-mount, and Micro four thirds mount. Compared to other anamorphic lenses, it will be very affordable. Anamorphic lenses can produce unique images with special characteristics (lens flares, oval bokeh, etc) and that’s why they are very popular for certain genres. For years, there have only been very expensive anamorphic lenses on the market and the only affordable alternative was to use an anamorphic adapter (like this one from SLR magic). This is changing and there are more and more affordable anamorphic lenses available. My colleague Gunther recently reviewed the VAZEN anamorphic 1.8x 40mm T2 lens fo M4/3 cameras. SIRUI is now introducing their own anamorphic lens. SIRUI is a chinese camera accessories manufacturer. Previously, they have been mostly producing tripods and various mobile phone accessories, like lens adapters, stabilizers, etc. During this year’s IBC they introduced what seems to be their first lens ever. We talked about the new SIRUI 50mm f/1.8 1.33x anamorphic lens with SIRUI’s european marketing director Sonny Liu. SIRUI 50mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x Lens SIRUI anamorphic lens produces an image circle large enough to cover APS-C sensors. It will come in three versions for different camera mounts – Sony FE-mount, FUJIFILM X-mount, and Micro four thirds (M4/3) mount. It only offers manual focus. Because it is anamorphic, the FOV is wider, than what any...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 16 September, 2019