SIRUI Venus 35mm T2.9 1.6x Full-Frame Anamorphic [Sony E Mount]

The SIRUI Venus 35mm T2.9 1.6x Full-Frame Anamorphic is a wide-angle cinema lens for Sony E-mount cameras, designed to deliver a pronounced anamorphic image while covering full-frame sensors. Its 1.6× horizontal squeeze produces a significantly wider field of view than a conventional 35 mm spherical lens and introduces classic anamorphic characteristics such as stretched oval bokeh and horizontal blue flare. The 35 mm focal length makes this version particularly useful for establishing shots, interiors, handheld work and wider compositions where the environment needs to remain an important part of the frame.

1.6× anamorphic squeeze with full-frame coverage

The lens compresses the horizontal field of view by 1.6× while maintaining full-frame coverage. After de-squeezing, footage recorded in a 3:2 sensor mode can produce an approximately 2.4:1 image, while 16:9 acquisition results in an even wider 2.8:1 frame. The horizontal field of view is comparable to roughly a 22 mm spherical lens, giving the 35 mm Venus a broad cinematic perspective without losing the characteristic anamorphic rendering.

Blue streaks and oval bokeh

SIRUI designed the Venus series to create recognizable horizontal blue streaks when bright light sources enter the lens. A 10-blade iris contributes to stretched oval bokeh, while the 1.6× squeeze increases the anamorphic separation between subject and background. The optical design uses 18 elements in 13 groups and is intended to keep the lens sharp enough for modern full-frame cameras while retaining the stylized flare and bokeh associated with anamorphic cinematography.

T2.9 aperture and manual cinema operation

The aperture range runs from T2.9 to T16 and the lens is fully manual, with no electronic communication, autofocus or optical stabilization. Both focus and aperture controls are designed for cinema-style operation, and the focus ring uses standard 0.8 MOD gearing for integration with follow-focus or wireless lens-control systems. The focus rotation is approximately 120 degrees, giving the operator more precision than a typical photographic autofocus lens.

82 mm filter thread and lens-support mounting

The front filter thread is 82 mm, matching other lenses in the Venus series and making it easier to share screw-in filters or step-up accessories between focal lengths. A 1/4″-20 mounting point on the lens body can be used with a compatible lens support, which is useful because the Sony E version weighs approximately 930 g. Minimum focus is 0.9 m, suitable for medium-wide compositions rather than extreme close-ups.

Rent the SIRUI Venus 35mm at CamCam Rental

At CamCam Rental you can combine the SIRUI Venus 35mm T2.9 with Sony E-mount cinema or mirrorless cameras, follow-focus systems, matte boxes and compatible 82 mm filtration. The 35 mm is a strong choice when you want a wide full-frame anamorphic perspective while keeping the distinctive blue streaks and oval bokeh of the Venus series. Current availability can be checked online, and our team can help you build a complete anamorphic camera package for your production.