Sirui 100mm T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic Lens for Leica L

What sets the 100mm T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic Lens for Leica L apart is its exceptional ability to capture telephoto shots with a shallow depth of field (DOF), creating a cinematic ambiance that's ideal for portrait, sports, wedding, and wildlife photography. The lens's 100mm focal length is renowned for its powerful background compression, which enhances the visual impact of your subject by drawing the viewer's focus through a distinct fall-off and the creation of stunning oval bokeh effects.

This lens is part of a comprehensive set that includes four essential focal lengths, allowing filmmakers and photographers to cover a complete project with a variety of angles and perspectives. The full-frame anamorphic design of this lens series expands the horizontal field of view by 1.6 times, delivering the quintessential anamorphic look that's highly sought after in high-end productions.

Versatility is further showcased through two aspect ratio options. When paired with a 3:2 sensor, the lens produces a cinematic 2.4:1 aspect ratio. Alternatively, using a 16:9 sensor yields an expansive 2.8:1 aspect ratio, offering creative flexibility in post-production for those who may choose to crop to a traditional 2.4:1 widescreen format. With the growing popularity of the 1.6x squeeze, most modern monitors and cameras are equipped to handle this anamorphic de-squeeze, making the lens a future-proof choice for industry professionals.

The cinematic quality of the lens is amplified when it interacts with light sources, producing characteristic blue lens flares that filmmakers covet for their visual storytelling. The 1.6x anamorphic squeeze not only stretches the background but also elongates the bokeh, contributing to a more dramatic and artistic representation of the scene.

With an aperture range from T2.9 to T16, this lens ensures consistent exposure control across various lighting conditions. The uniform barrel construction features an identical gear position for ease of use with follow focus systems, an 82mm filter thread for attaching a wide range of filters, a 1/4" threaded hole for mounting options, and clearly marked metric and imperial scales for precise focus adjustments.

Despite its professional-grade capabilities, the lens boasts a compact design, weighing in at just 1477g (3.26 lbs), making it the lightest in its class and more manageable for handheld shooting or when using gimbals and drones. The lens's mount options, including RF, L, E, and Z-mount, ensure compatibility with a broad spectrum of professional cinema cameras and popular full-frame mirrorless cameras, solidifying its status as a versatile tool for filmmakers and content creators.