One of the benefits of moving over to the Nikon Z system from the F is that it has opened up lens that previously wouldn’t have been an option. The Sirui Saturn 35mm T2.9 Anamorphic lens is a case in point. Even at launch the Nikon Z option wasn’t available, so the chances of Sirui making an F version was zero. Especially with the technical issues with the F mount.
I had been thinking of getting an anamorphic lens for some time now. What was putting me off before was the price and the size of the lenses. At over a £1000 for the Sirui Venus 35mm T2.9, I was worried that I would be spending too much money on a lens that I might use one or twice after opening the box. The Venus lens is fairly large too. So when I saw that Sirui was, together with a discount code, selling the Saturn 35mm for below £1000, I snapped at the chance.
So why did I choose the 35mm lens over one of the longer options. The short answer is that I wanted a wide view. My Nikon F mount 24mm f1.4 is a bit too wide and comes with a free dose of distortion if not handled correctly. I have access in the day job to a Canon 35mm lens and I really do like the pictures it creates.
So the Sirui Saturn 35mm T2.9 anamorphic lens combines the wideness of a 24mm while still retaining the characteristics of a regular 35mm lens.
The few hours I’ve spent with this lens does make me feel like there is plenty of potential with it. So I hope to find the time to see what this lens can do.
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