Used Sirui 135mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic Lens for Sony E

While expanding their professional-grade anamorphic lens lineup, SIRUI presents the innovative 135mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic Lens, a perfect companion to their 1.6x full-frame series. This high-quality lens harmonizes seamlessly with the 1.6x series, mirroring its color rendition, lens flare style, gear position, and mount options, making it an integral part of a versatile cinematic storytelling toolkit.

The SIRUI Venus 135mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic Lens stands out for its ability to produce a shallower depth of field, smoother blurred backgrounds, and superior foreground separation compared to other lenses in the series. With its optical performance characterized by high sharpness and minimal distortion, this lens is equivalent to a 75mm horizontal lens, making it an excellent choice for capturing stunning portraits, breathtaking landscapes, and detailed product shots.

The lens's extended reach allows for precise subject framing without the need to be in close proximity, creating a unique visual effect where the subject and background appear compressed onto the same plane. The lens features a 1.8x squeeze design, enhancing the anamorphic look with smoothly blurred backgrounds and elongated oval bokeh.

Despite its powerful capabilities, this 135mm 1.8x full-frame anamorphic lens boasts a compact design, making it a practical addition to any photographer's gear. With a minimum focus distance of 0.9m, it offers flexibility in composing shots. When shooting in 4:3, this lens delivers a 2.4:1 aspect ratio, a favorite among professional cinematographers. Using this lens on a 16:9 sensor yields a wider 3.2:1 aspect ratio, providing the option to crop images to various aspect ratios as per your creative needs.

In terms of image quality, the SIRUI Venus 135mm T2.9 1.8x Anamorphic Lens strikes a balance between sharpness and naturalness. It effectively controls chromatic aberration and focus breathing, ensuring stunning, high-quality images every time. This lens is designed for use with Sony E mount cameras, making it a versatile tool for both photography and videography enthusiasts.