Sirui Venus 1.6x Anamorphic Lens Set
The Sirui 1.6x Anamorphic Lens Set is a 35–150mm f/2.9 lens designed for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-Mount mount cameras. Used copies start from $1,500 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Sirui Venus 1.6x Anamorphic Lens Set
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Lens Overview — Sirui 1.6x Anamorphic Lens Set
Key Features — Sirui 1.6x Anamorphic Lens Set
1.6x Anamorphic Squeeze: Produces a widescreen cinematic image with characteristic horizontal lens flares and oval bokeh from standard mirrorless camera bodies.
Full-Frame Coverage: Each lens in the set is designed to cover a full-frame sensor, avoiding vignetting on modern mirrorless bodies.
35mm to 150mm Range: The set spans wide to telephoto focal lengths across multiple prime lenses, covering a broad range of shooting scenarios.
T2.9 Maximum Aperture: A relatively fast maximum aperture for anamorphic glass, allowing usable exposure in lower light conditions.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth manual focus rings suit deliberate cinema workflows where precise, repeatable focus pulls are required.
Consistent 82mm Filter Thread: A shared filter thread diameter across all lenses in the set allows cinematographers to use the same filters without step-up rings.
Lens Specifications — Sirui 1.6x Anamorphic Lens Set
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Anamorphic |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 35–150mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.9 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 82mm |
Description — Sirui 1.6x Anamorphic Lens Set
The Sirui Venus Anamorphic Lens Set brings together a range of manual focus anamorphic prime lenses covering 35mm to 150mm, all designed for full-frame sensor coverage. Falling into the cinema and video camera system category, these lenses are built for productions where deliberate control over focus and exposure is prioritized over automation. The set is available in Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-Mount configurations, giving it wide reach across the modern mirrorless ecosystem.
A maximum aperture of f/2.9 runs across the set, and a shared 82mm filter thread means filter systems can be used seamlessly across focal lengths without additional adapters. The total weight of the set is 1.372kg. With no image stabilization and manual focus only, the Venus set is aimed squarely at video professionals and filmmakers who want an anamorphic look on full-frame mirrorless cameras and are comfortable working in a fully manual workflow.
Pros — Sirui 1.6x Anamorphic Lens Set
- ✓Broad mount compatibility covering Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-Mount systems
- ✓Full-frame sensor coverage across all lenses in the set
- ✓Consistent 82mm filter thread across the set simplifies filter use and reduces additional adapter costs
Cons — Sirui 1.6x Anamorphic Lens Set
- ✗Manual focus only with no autofocus support, requiring skilled operators for moving subjects
- ✗No image stabilization included, which can be limiting in handheld shooting scenarios
- ✗At 1.372kg combined weight, portability may be a consideration for run-and-gun productions
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REAL WORLD Review of Sirui 35mm & 100mm 1.6x Anamorphic & 2x squeeze adapter — Jason Morris








