Here is what could be a nice option for Anamorphic on the FX9 (or any other Super 35mm capable camera. The new Sirui 24mm 1.33x anamorphic lens. I have not tried these yet, but at only $999 or $749 with the early bird offer it’s certainly an affordable way into the world of Anamorphic. 1.33x lenses are designed to provide a final aspect ratio of 2.40:1 when used with a 16:9 sensor. Here’s the info from the press release.
| SIRUI launch 24mm F2.8 1.33x anamorphic lens in Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Canon EF-M, Nikon Z and Fujifi?lm X Mounts |
| New wide-angle anamorphic optic from SIRUI revolutionizes affordable cinematography |
| NEW YORK, January 4, 2021 – SIRUI have today introduced a groundbreaking new 24mm F2.8 1.33x lens that redefines what is possible from a wide-angle anamorphic optic. It features the beautiful stretched oval bokeh and streaked lens flares that Sirui’s affordable anamorphic lenses have become known for, combined with a new wider field of view. |
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| Options for affordable wide anamorphic shooting have been very limited until now. Traditional wide-angle anamorphic cinema lenses have cost tens of thousands of dollars, while DIY anamorphic adapters based on optics designed for projection don’t cover wider angles. In addition, most of these solutions have limited close focus. |
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| The SIRUI 24mm F2.8 is designed from the ground up to address these needs. The lens features a 1.33x squeeze factor and has an imaging circle that covers APS-C sized sensors. It is available in native mounts for Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Canon EF-M, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X cameras and is sturdily built with an all-metal body. Front filter size is 77mm and the lens barrel is non-rotating which allows for easy use of variable ND and other filters. With persistent efforts, the SIRUI R&D team resolved key technical problems to deliver a previously impossible 0.6m minimum focusing distance – all without the need for additional diopters. |
| The fast F2.8 aperture of the 24mm lens allows foreground objects to stand out against smoothly blurred backgrounds and night scenes to be perfectly captured. Combining the fast aperture with the 0.6m close focus also makes for interesting close-up options. |
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| The SIRUI 1.33x Anamorphic line-up consists of 24mm, 35mm and 50mm lenses. |
| The new 24mm joins the company’s existing 50mm and 35mm 1.33x anamorphic lenses to form a set of lenses that share common aesthetics and handling. Cinematographers can now use the lens trio to tell complete cinematic stories with SIRUI’s signature look, switching freely between scenes while maintaining common background rendering. |
| Sirui lenses truly enhance the artistic appeal of your footage and immerse your audience in an anamorphic world. |
| Specifications for SIRUI 24mm F2.8 Anamorphic 1.33X: |
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| Price and Availability: |
| The SIRUI 24mm F2.8 1.33x anamorphic lens is available for super early bird price on the Indiegogo crowdfunding project at USD 749. Super early bird orders are estimated to ship by January. |
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| Additional links: |
| The Indiegogo campaign webpage can be found here. |
| Downloadable image and promo video here. |
| About SIRUI: |
| Since 2001, SIRUI has always strived to move forward towards expanding the SIRUI Brand. With innovative R&D, SIRUI has become a global enterprise to develop, manufacture and market photographic products. |
| Contact Information: |
| Website: www.sirui.com |
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