What sensor does the 1.6x squeeze suit?

On a full-frame 3:2 sensor it gives about a 2.4:1 frame, the classic anamorphic ratio. On 16:9 sensors the result is wider still, so check your camera's mode.

Is it sharp wide open at T2.9?

It is usable wide open, and most owners stop down slightly for critical work. Center sharpness is good; edges improve as you close the iris.

Does it cover full frame?

Yes, it is a full-frame lens, and this version is L-mount. Check the mount option before ordering, since Sirui sells several mounts.

How close can it focus?

Minimum focus is 0.58m, close for a 150mm, which makes it useful for tabletop and product shots. Expect shallow depth of field at that distance.

Does it have autofocus or electronics?

No. It is a fully manual cinema lens with geared focus and iris rings and no electronic communication, so set exposure and focus by hand.

It has an 82mm front thread, so standard 82mm filters and diopters fit. A variable ND in that size is the usual pairing.

Where is the Sirui Venus 150mm T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic Lens cheapest?

At Impulse., for $499.00, as of our latest check.

Sirui Venus 150mm T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic Lens

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Sirui Venus 150mm T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic Lens

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Our take on the Sirui Venus 150mm T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic Lens

The Sirui Venus 150mm T2.9 is a full-frame anamorphic prime with a 1.6x squeeze, giving a wide-screen 2.4:1 look on a 3:2 sensor and roughly a 94mm horizontal field of view. It is the longest lens in Sirui's Venus line, so it suits tight portraits, product and still-life shots and compressed backgrounds rather than wide establishing work. The T2.9 aperture is modest for a telephoto, and the 0.58m minimum focus is close for its length, which helps on tabletop sets. Against Sirui's shorter Venus primes it trades versatility for reach; against high-end anamorphics it costs far less but shows more distortion and flare character and has no autofocus or electronics.

Best forNarrative and music-video shooters wanting anamorphic flare and oval bokehTight portraits and close-ups with compressed backgroundsProduct and still-life tabletop workFull-frame L-mount cinema rigs

Pros

1.6x squeeze gives a genuine wide-screen 2.4:1 frame on 3:2 sensors
150mm reach compresses backgrounds and isolates subjects
Close 0.58m minimum focus for a telephoto
82mm filter thread takes standard filters and diopters
Full-frame coverage with L-mount options
Manual cinema housing with geared focus and iris

Cons

T2.9 is slow for a 150mm, so it needs more light or higher ISO
Heavy and long; needs solid support and a follow-focus rig
Manual focus only, with no electronics or EXIF
Anamorphic distortion and flare are strong and not to every taste
Long focal length makes handheld work hard

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Sirui Venus 150mm T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic Lens price history

Lowest price we've seen: $499.00 on Nov 11 at Impulse.. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.

What reviewers say

Owners of the Venus line praise the anamorphic character, the oval bokeh and the build for the money, and the 150mm is valued for compressed portraits and product shots. The common complaints are weight, the slow aperture and the skill needed to focus a long manual anamorphic.

What people mention

Anamorphic lookPraisedOwners like the wide-screen framing, oval bokeh and blue streak flares.
WeightCriticisedBuyers say it is heavy and front-heavy, so it needs a strong rig and support.
ApertureMixedT2.9 is fine in controlled light but limiting for low-light and night work.
FocusMixedManual focus is smooth but critical at 150mm; breathing shows in some shots.
BuildPraisedThe metal housing and geared rings are seen as solid for the price.

From Impulse.

T2.9 maximum aperture
1.6x anamorphic squeeze
0.58m minimum focus distance
82mm filter thread
Telephoto full-frame anamorphic lens with extra reach for portraits, still life and distant subjects
Equivalent to 94mm horizontally

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About the Sirui Venus 150mm T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic Lens

The Sirui Venus 150mm T2.9 is a telephoto anamorphic lens for full-frame cameras. It has a 1.6x anamorphic squeeze and a maximum aperture of T2.9. Its focal length is equivalent to 94mm horizontally.

The lens focuses as close as 0.58 m and has an 82mm filter thread. The extra reach suits portraits, still life and distant subjects. It uses an L mount.

Focal length: 150mm
Max aperture: T2.9
Squeeze factor: 1.6x anamorphic
Mount: L
Format: Full-frame
Min focus: 0.58 m
Filter thread: 82mm
Horizontal equivalent: 94mm

Specifications

Focal Length: 150mm
Mount: L

Questions and answers

What sensor does the 1.6x squeeze suit?: On a full-frame 3:2 sensor it gives about a 2.4:1 frame, the classic anamorphic ratio. On 16:9 sensors the result is wider still, so check your camera's mode.
Is it sharp wide open at T2.9?: It is usable wide open, and most owners stop down slightly for critical work. Center sharpness is good; edges improve as you close the iris.
Does it cover full frame?: Yes, it is a full-frame lens, and this version is L-mount. Check the mount option before ordering, since Sirui sells several mounts.
How close can it focus?: Minimum focus is 0.58m, close for a 150mm, which makes it useful for tabletop and product shots. Expect shallow depth of field at that distance.
Does it have autofocus or electronics?: No. It is a fully manual cinema lens with geared focus and iris rings and no electronic communication, so set exposure and focus by hand.
What filters fit it?: It has an 82mm front thread, so standard 82mm filters and diopters fit. A variable ND in that size is the usual pairing.
Where is the Sirui Venus 150mm T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic Lens cheapest?: At Impulse., for $499.00, as of our latest check.