Sirui 35mm and 100mm T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic Lens Kit with 1.25x Adapter for Nikon Z

Explore the creative possibilities with the Sirui 35mm & 100mm T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic Lens Kit, designed for Nikon Z mount cameras. This kit includes two premium anamorphic lenses that offer filmmakers and videographers a unique cinematic experience. The 35mm lens provides a wide field of view (FOV) equivalent to a 22mm lens on a full-frame (FF) sensor, making it ideal for capturing expansive landscapes, architectural marvels, and interior scenes with ease. Its ability to include more elements in the frame makes it a versatile choice for a variety of shooting environments.

The 100mm lens, on the other hand, excels in delivering a shallow depth of field (DOF), enabling you to isolate subjects with a stunning telephoto perspective. This focal length is perfect for creating compelling portraits, capturing the intensity of sports, the emotion of weddings, or the majesty of wildlife, thanks to its strong background compression and the signature oval bokeh effect that anamorphic lenses are renowned for.

This lens kit covers four essential focal lengths, allowing you to tell a complete story with different angles and perspectives. The high 1.6x squeeze factor of these full-frame anamorphic lenses amplifies the horizontal field of view, providing pronounced anamorphic characteristics that are highly sought after in high-end productions.

When it comes to aspect ratios, these lenses offer versatility. Shooting in a 3:2 format yields a cinematic 2.4:1 aspect ratio, while using a 16:9 sensor gives you an even wider 2.8:1 aspect ratio. This flexibility is invaluable in post-production, where you may choose to crop your footage to a classic 2.4:1 cinematic format. With the growing popularity of the 1.6x squeeze, most modern monitors and cameras come equipped with the capability to de-squeeze this format, ensuring compatibility and ease of use.

The cinematic look of your footage is further enhanced by the ability to create striking blue lens flares when the lens is hit with a light source. The 1.6x squeeze also modifies the bokeh, making it taller and narrower, which, when combined with the shallow depth of field at 100mm T2.9, adds an artistic dimension to your visuals.

Both lenses boast a uniform barrel construction with a consistent T2.9 to T16 aperture range, identical gear positions for ease of use with follow focus systems, an 82mm filter thread for attaching various filters, a 1/4" threaded hole for mounting options, and clearly marked metric and imperial focus scales. Their compact design ensures that even the lightest lens in the lineup, at just 930g/2lbs, is more compact and lightweight than comparable models, making them a convenient choice for on-the-go shooting.

The kit also includes the Sirui 1.25x Anamorphic Adapter, a cost-effective solution that transforms spherical lenses into anamorphic ones or increases the squeeze ratio of existing anamorphic lenses. This adapter pays homage to the classic 1.25x squeeze factor used by iconic anamorphic lenses like those from Panavision. It not only expands the horizontal field of view by 25% but also enhances the anamorphic characteristics when combined with the 1.6x lenses, resulting in a 2x squeeze. This allows for even more dramatic anamorphic effects, such as thinner bokeh and a shallower depth of field, while providing additional framing flexibility in post-production.

For professional digital cameras with 4:3 sensors, such as those from ARRI, the 1.25x adapter enables direct desqueezing to an approximate 16:9 aspect ratio, the standard for modern commercials and television content. When used on spherical lenses with a 16:9 capture, the resulting 20:9 aspect ratio is perfect for full-screen playback on smartphones, ensuring your content is optimized for today's mobile audiences.

The adapter's wide compatibility is assured with an 82mm rear thread and included step-down and step-up rings, accommodating a broad range of popular lenses. Its compact and portable design, measuring only 46.5mm in length and weighing 650g, makes it an unobtrusive addition to your gear bag. The front single focus feature allows you to set the base lens to infinity and focus solely with the adapter, maintaining a constant 1.25x squeeze ratio across all focusing distances and avoiding the "anamorphic mumps" distortion.

In summary, the Sirui 35mm & 100mm T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic Lens Kit with 1.25x Adapter for Nikon Z is a comprehensive solution for filmmakers seeking to achieve that coveted anamorphic look with the convenience and quality that Sirui lenses are known for. Whether you're shooting a feature film, a documentary, or a commercial, this lens kit will elevate your visual storytelling to cinematic heights.