Cinematic Magic: Sirui 35mm 1.8 Anamorphic Lens Review After 2 Years Red Komodo & Sony FX30 Footage

In this video, I’m diving deep into my two-year experience with the Sirui 35mm f/1.8, the most affordable anamorphic lens on the market! 🎥 Whether you're a filmmaker on a budget or simply curious about anamorphic lenses, this review covers everything from its performance to its versatility. I've used it across various projects, from a Star Trek-inspired sci-fi short film 🚀, to wedding client work 💍, and even for creating YouTube content.

I’ll break down how the lens performs on both the Red Komodo and Sony FX30 cameras, comparing the cinematic look it delivers, along with the challenges and benefits I've encountered over time. Is this the best budget anamorphic lens for filmmakers? Let’s find out! 🎬

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Tech discussed in today's video ( links are affiliated and help with the content creation for this channel):

SIRUI 35mm F1.8 1.33X Anamorphic Lens S35 Cinema Lens (RF Mount):
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Sony Cinema Line FX30 Super 35 Camera:
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RED Komodo:
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Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K:
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Blackmagic PYXIS:
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Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art Lens (Leica L):
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Sigma 24-35 f2.0 ART (Canon EF):
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SmallRig Cage for Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K:
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The ND Filter I use:
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My Studio A Camera:
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My A Cam Lens:
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The Key Light I Use:
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The Softbox I use:
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links are affiliated and help with the content creation for this channel

Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:57 Example Footage Red Komodo & Sony FX30 02:42 I Chose the Sirui 35mm 1.8 03:45 Sci-Fi Short Film with Red Komodo 06:20 Wedding Client Work with Sony FX30 09:00 YouTube Content & Overall Versatility 12:00 Pros & Cons After 2 Years 15:30 Final Thoughts & Should You Buy?