Sirui Saturn 35mm T2.9 1.6x Carbon Fiber Anamorphic Lens (E Mount,Neutral Flare)

The Sirui Saturn 35mm T2.9 1.6x Carbon Fiber Anamorphic Lens is a purpose-built cinema lens designed for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, offering a 1.6x anamorphic squeeze ratio that produces the distinctive widescreen aspect ratio and oval bokeh characteristic associated with classic anamorphic cinematography. This Neutral Flare version delivers clean, minimally colored lens flares, giving filmmakers a more subdued, naturalistic flare characteristic compared to Sirui’s Blue Flare variant.

Anamorphic lenses like the Saturn series compress the image horizontally during capture, requiring the footage to be de-squeezed in post-production to restore proper proportions while yielding the wide 2.39:1-style cinematic aspect ratio and characteristic horizontal lens flares and oval-shaped bokeh that have become synonymous with big-budget cinema production. This distinctive optical signature has made anamorphic lenses increasingly popular among independent filmmakers looking to achieve a more cinematic look on accessible mirrorless camera systems.

Constructed with a carbon fiber lens barrel, the Saturn series offers a lightweight yet durable build well-suited to handheld and gimbal-mounted shooting, where minimizing added weight is important for extended shooting sessions and stabilized camera movement. The lens features a T2.9 constant aperture throughout its focus range, providing consistent exposure and dependable low-light performance for cinema-style shooting.

Designed with filmmakers in mind, the lens includes standard cinema-style focus and iris gear rings compatible with common follow focus systems, allowing for smooth, precise manual focus pulls during production. Its combination of genuine anamorphic characteristics, a portable carbon fiber build, and native E-mount compatibility has made the Saturn series a popular, relatively affordable entry point for filmmakers wanting to incorporate authentic anamorphic imagery into their mirrorless camera productions.

Specs:
– Focal length: 35mm
– Aperture: T2.9 (constant)
– Anamorphic squeeze ratio: 1.6x
– Lens mount: Sony E
– Build: Carbon fiber barrel construction
– Flare characteristic: Neutral Flare
– Focus/iris: Geared rings for follow focus compatibility