Description
The Sirui Saturn 35mm T2.9 1.6x Carbon Fiber Full-Frame Anamorphic Lens is a compact, lightweight anamorphic cinema lens designed for filmmakers who want a distinctive widescreen cinematic look without the size and weight associated with many traditional anamorphic lenses. Designed for full-frame cameras with a Canon RF mount, the Saturn combines a 35mm focal length, T2.9 maximum aperture and 1.6x anamorphic squeeze ratio to produce a wide perspective with characteristic anamorphic rendering.
The 1.6x squeeze produces a wider horizontal field of view equivalent to approximately a 22mm spherical full-frame lens, while retaining the characteristic anamorphic image characteristics of stretched highlights, oval bokeh and increased horizontal perspective. When shooting in 16:9, the 1.6x squeeze can produce an approximately 2.8:1 de-squeezed image, while 3:2 capture can result in a 2.4:1 aspect ratio.
The Saturn 35mm features a carbon fiber front barrel, helping keep the lens lightweight at approximately 425g. Its compact design makes it particularly suitable for handheld, gimbal, stabilizer and drone-based filmmaking where reducing the weight of the camera system is important. The lens also incorporates aspherical optical elements and a 10-blade aperture, helping produce smooth, oval-shaped bokeh.
The lens features fully manual focus and iris operation, with a 120° focus rotation and standard 0.8 MOD cinema gearing, allowing it to integrate easily with professional follow-focus systems and other cinema accessories. Its neutral flare characteristic produces horizontal streaks that retain a more natural appearance based on the colour of the light source rather than introducing a strong blue flare.
Key Features
- 35mm focal length
- T2.9 maximum aperture
- 1.6x anamorphic squeeze ratio
- Designed for full-frame sensors
- Canon RF mount
- Neutral horizontal anamorphic streaks
- Approximate 22mm horizontal field of view equivalent
- Produces characteristic oval anamorphic bokeh
- 10-blade aperture
- Lightweight carbon fiber construction
- Approximately 425g in RF mount
- Manual focus and iris control
- 120° focus rotation
- Standard 0.8 MOD cinema gear
- 58mm filter thread
- Minimum focus distance of approximately 90cm
- 18 elements in 13 groups
- Compact design suited to handheld, gimbal and stabilizer work
- Ideal for narrative films, commercials, music videos and cinematic productions
Classic Anamorphic Cinematic Look
The Saturn 35mm T2.9 is designed to deliver the distinctive visual characteristics associated with anamorphic filmmaking. Its 1.6x squeeze ratio creates a wider horizontal perspective while producing elongated bokeh and characteristic horizontal streak flares. The neutral flare version offers a more natural rendering of light sources, making it suitable for filmmakers who want the anamorphic effect without an overly stylised blue flare.
With its wide 35mm focal length and 1.6x squeeze, the lens is particularly useful for environmental portraits, establishing shots, interiors, landscapes, narrative filmmaking and dynamic camera movement. The combination of a wide horizontal perspective and relatively compact form factor also makes it well suited to gimbal and handheld setups.
Lightweight Carbon Fiber Construction
One of the Saturn series’ key advantages is its lightweight construction. The carbon fiber front barrel helps keep the lens to approximately 425g, making it considerably easier to incorporate into lightweight cinema rigs, gimbals and stabilisers.
The compact design makes the Saturn 35mm a practical option for filmmakers who want anamorphic character while maintaining a mobile camera setup.
Professional Cinema Controls
The lens features manual focus and iris control, with a 120° focus rotation and 0.8 MOD gearing. This allows the lens to be used with professional follow-focus systems and other cinema accessories, giving filmmakers precise control during production.
Whether used for narrative filmmaking, commercial production, music videos or creative independent projects, the Sirui Saturn 35mm T2.9 1.6x provides a distinctive anamorphic image in a compact and lightweight package.
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