Sirui 50mm T2.9 Full Frame 1.6X Anamorphic Lens - Filmmaking Test [Sony A7sIII]
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- I've always dreamed of being able to shoot run-and-gun anamorphic, so I wanted to try this new full-frame lens on my Sony A7siii. Read my full thoughts in description below. Learn filmmaking: filmschool.us/...
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My thoughts on this lens:
The Sirui 50mm Full Frame Anamorphic is the first Sirui lens that looks noticeably anamorphic to me. The lens is sharp and has great contrast and color. The bokeh is noticeably oval, though of course it's not the full 2x stretch. The focus ring is smooth in operation and not too tight for small follow focus gears to operate.
So let's go ahead and talk about that crazy flare. Yeah there's way too much of it. It looks ok to me when there's just one strong light source light like the sun, but it looks awful when there's many light sources. Sirui told me the production version of this lens will have different coatings for reduced flare, so we'll see. I do wish they could also give the flare a more neutral color. I prefer the flare to be more subtle and natural overall because I'm not shooting sci-fi.
The lens is big and heavy, but that's to be expected from most anamorphic primes. I was able to balance it on my DJI RS 2 and RSC 2 gimbals (with follow focus and lens support), but the gimbals couldn't stabilize it nearly as well as my smaller primes. I still got lots of jitters, even with easy slow movements. Also, it was difficult to keep the follow focus gear from disconnecting. Generally it just didn't work too well with my gimbals, so be warned.
The T2.9 aperture is about the same as F2.8. It's not super bright for a prime. But if it were T2, the lens would be gigantic and more expensive. So that's the tradeoff.
The 50mm focal length is actually wider, because of anamorphic's increased field of view. It feels more like a 35mm or 40mm in spherical lens terms. A very useful focal length for filming people in medium and close-up shots. If you use a 4x3 sensor camera, I think you'll get a wider FOV.
I don't know if it's weatherproof, so I can't comment on that.
Final thoughts: this lens is totally usable and gives you enough anamorphic look to justify the extra hassle. Personally, I would wait to purchase until I could get a whole set of FF 1.6x lenses. Otherwise the image won't match the rest of my kit. But this 50mm is a great start, once they fix that flare.
Technical notes: Filmed on Sony A7siii in slog3sgamut3cine @ 4k60p, 4k24p. No ND filters. Handheld + DJI RSC 2 gimbal. Edited in DaVinci Resolve. 5184 x 2160 timeline. Input LUT and basic cc only. No creative LUT or film emulation used.
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I wrote a lot of thoughts about the lens in the video description. And technical details of my shooting and editing gear. Check it out!
Am I the only one that read this as if Brandon was talking out loud?🤣🤣🤣
Thank you, Brandon, you answered all of my questions enough along with the video to justify my waiting for the full frame version to go on sale, unless of course, they were practically giving the APSC versions away. The flare may be fine for an establishing shot, but it is bothersome for anything else. Thank you for the video and the explanation. I always enjoy your work.
This is beyond what I expected out of a run and gun test footage video. I loved your approach to the subjects. This is better than anything I've seen from this lens/camera combo. Keep it up! I would love to see your narrative work with this setup.
So glad you just showed footage. Really tired of everyone just regurgitating the bullet points. We know the bullet points already, that’s why we came here. We just wanna see it put to use! Lol You def did this lens justice. Now it’s just this & the Aivascope on my radar!
Came here to see how a lens worked. Left inspired. Absolutely gorgeous work.
Best one I’ve seen yet, beautifully done. Hats off to you man, seriously!
Incredible footage, man. Really love the taste of this lens.
You worked this lens hard. Best of the videos I’ve seen yet. I preordered this lens to compare against my Vazen 50mm T2.1with 1.8 squeeze factor. I have to admit to being a bit disappointed with most of the footage I have seen up until now. Good work!
Keep it up brother!
You have made this lens sing! Lovely work!! I have had mine for months and only just started using it because I was a bit daunted by the workflow. I’m using it more and more though because the results are beautiful and clients notice…
I got the Sirui 35mm for my next short film that I'll post on my channel.
It'll be with the BMPCC4K instead, but I'm too excited for the results! Sirui feels like Hollywood on a budget.
Hello, I just wanted to tell that I bought severals courses, especially french filmmakers courses, and yours is the best I bought.
These shots are absolutely gorgeous! They look almost futuristic in a way! 💯✔️🔥
I actually love the flare at 0:21 that this lens gives, it gives the audience an out of this world feeling. But if that is not what you are going for then I understand it's not for everyone.
yeah. that's really nice. But once it gets dark and we have the multiple light sources, say at 2:00, it gets really distracting.
@@makanimike Yes, for sure it can be overdone.
Your work is just so pleasant to watch. I wish more of this calm and interesting viewing was presented in cinema these days. I love it.
Thank you for posting. Yeah I agree on the flares and their color. The original lenses had too much blue. This one is less annoying with a more subtle green color. But still way too prominent. And I wish the flares were white or yellow/warm-ish. Because if you’re not filming something with some neo/tech/sci-fi vibes, but rather something more traditional and narrative or even commercial, then you can’t have blue or green flares in your shots.
The rest of it looks really nice, love the kinds of videos you’re making lately, really stepping up that already amazing game!
Agreed.
Wow 🤩 love how you interact with people. Not only pro but legend!
Did you have to turn off in camera IBIS completely? I'm noticing on my footage that I can see the IBIS (the mirror titling and trying to adjust) which is making some of my footage look warpy.
Crazy!! My home is here!!! Great clip here!!!they finally have RF mount now....really want to try that!!
Beyond rad, thanks for making!
Thank you for posting the video and writing down your thoughts an impressions for us. Seems like the edges of how big a "small" anamorphic lens can be and still work on current generation gimbals is being defined. MFT for the win!
Great video, always trying to check if you have posted a video when video lenses are coming for the Sony E-Mount systems.
Magnificent video. I wanted to ask you if you can recommend an anamorphic lens for the Blackmagic 4K cinema camera. Thank you.
Did you crop the image? If you Film with a 16:9 sensor the image should be more narrow which looks even more cinematic in my opinion. By the way this lense works perfectly with Zhiyun weebill 2 and the Focus Motor. Review and cinematic footage from Switzerland will follow 😁
By the way, you're test footage of this lens is epic. Makes me want to go out and buy this just based on this video. This company should be paying you.
Agreed or at least gifted him full lens sets..;)
Wow when u shot it with city background, the flares make it look like it's a futuristic city
I like when you present the lens characteristics in beautiful and inspiring images without the overwhelming bla bla around its technical details .. its useful piece to be used as reference. bien joué !
omg this is cinematic af.. bro amazing work and gear
These shots are so good! Wow
Awesome Color grading! Looks so cinematic!
Amazing job mr. Brandon.
wow... is just amazing shots, Brandon. The lens is amazing as well.
I am so amazed about the quality
OMG...I feel the wind...love it
this is insanely beautiful.
Beautiful Bandon!
Awesome stuff. Thanks
I loved the flare for these subjects, but I agree it would get overpowering, thanks.
Nice video mate, makes me tempted to buy one. I too live in HK (Sai Kung) and often go out filming in Mong Kok with a friend. I’m sure I’ll bump into you one day when you’re out filming too!😆
What a nice lens it is! Furthermore, very nice camera work you did!
Damn your film makes me cry.. a scene to perfection. Makes me wanna make more. Very inspired today
Wow, ur work is Gorgeous
AMAZING!
From all the footage I've seen from this lens, they've all been on the warmer side, sometimes with a tinge of green cast in the image, and some of the flares are green. I personally think green flares are unnatural and brings a bit of uneasiness to it. Blue and Amber flares seem the most natural to me.
Amber flares all the way for me. Green is a novelty flare.
Amber Flares are the best for me. Blue Flares remind me of Transformers and Music videos now lol. Green Reminds me of the iPhone haha.
Just great man! So powerful, well done. As always.
llve for those kinds of shots. ty
Wonderful. Mine is on the way
Great job 📽 Look in the night is amazing 🔥
Great footage. A Revolution for leightweight anamorphic Shooting at a unprecedented Low price
Great Video! Thank You For The Information On Your Training.
The Lens that ive been waiting for so long, I hope we'll get the 24mm or 35mm also
Geez. Amazing grade bro!
Amazing work - well done!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Gorgeous shots. Why arent the bokeh balls as oval as other 1,6x times squeezed anamorphs? Is it only because it doesn't open up more than f2,8?
It’s a wider lens, and only f2.8. So you won’t see extreme bokeh unless you’re near minimum focus.
It's T2.8 which is different than f stops, so it's actually around 2.4 f stop.
@@bluenightsky more like F2.7
I agree. This looks less squeeze than even their 1.33x line. Nothing close to aivascaope which is 1.5x.
Love your content!
Great production :)
Footage looks really good. A7sIII is an awesome camera. 👌
Man, the footage you shoot of Hong Kong. Spent 4 years there, and this footage makes me miss every bit of it.
Beautiful footage
Brandon, you are a great shooter, no doubt. In terms of the lens, positives: a workable focal length, good price. Weakness: seems soft, color shift to green, flares are not my cup of tea. I will probably pick one up though, considering the cost and my soft spot for anamorphic.
luckly weaknesses in anamorphic can be seen as character for the right job! :) I hope the other future lenses match, even with the "weaknesses". I too am going to get one lol.
the greens are graded. If you see different youtubers, they have a pure blue streaks
I really like the softness, flares not so much though but that's the anamorphic staple. Maybe a smidge sharper on the focus point
Very cinematic look! Love it.
i love how you start with day light and end up with night Specially This Transiton 1:22
You are too talented!!!
Stunnnnnning ✨✨✨✨
Christ, this looks amazing!
Awesome. Like a movie!
Epic video! Which ND filter you use on Sirui 50 mm? Thanx for answer in advance🙏
Beautiful work. Was this shot 8bit or 10bit 4:2:2? The colours are lovely
Beautiful shots. Very cinematic 👍🏻
Bro it is there beautiful work I liked 👍
Finally 50mm anamorphic lens on E mount 😁
Stunning 🙌🏼
I’m going to take your classes fosure , been dreaming to color grade like you bro 😍
Excelent like ever
Cant wait to see the updated version as the flare is way out there but the overall look of the image is fantastic. I hope they release a bundle for the set once they are all released. Looks soooo good
Beautiful!!
What resolution did you set for rendering? I want to update a video taken with the Shirui lens, but the video keeps getting cropped when I update it.
Great video like always.
Looks fantastic!☺️👍
The flares on this lens look more like a streak filter, and are way too aggressive in color and texture. Great shots tho!
it's gonna be reduced on the final product. A lot people have told Sirui that the lens got flared too easily.
Thank goodness I'm not the only one that thinks this! I really hope they dial it down a lot because then I would be totally sold on these.
Inspired and inspiring as usual, are they planning a 35mm version?
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Awsomme work bro... Inspiring
Another stunning lens test. Thanks for the demo, Brandon! At T2.9, what ISO did you shoot the night interiors on? Impressed that there’s no noise, are you using de-noiser for these shots too?
Thanks, I used a mix of iso from 640 to 12800 with denoising in the low base iso shots.
@@BrandonLiUnscripted Curious what your go-to de-noiser is, Resolve or Neat Video?
The lens flares look epic at times, but at night scenes (2:06) they look super distracting.
Great colors and look! Affordable full frame anamorphic is a new era -- maybe fake anamorphic is what's next for the iPhone... Do you think you'll use this with clients?
I am from Russia 🇷🇺 bro you a best 👌 I will be learn many things from you jobs ❤
2:02-2:08 Now this was a great example cause I been looking at lens like these and light flaring, cause this was amazing to watch but something like that would throw me off cause its right on the subject. But this was still amazing
Thank you. "Technical notes: Filmed on Sony A7siii in slog3sgamut3cine @ 4k60p, 4k24p. No ND filters. " Good commentary and shots.
Hey Brandon, when you say that you're cropping your footage in post, do you mean that you're scaling up-- assuming you're conforming the pixels to 1.33 aspect ratio via interpreting the footage in your project? Appreciate any tips you have with this! I've got the exact same set up as you. Thanks :)
That’s crispy!
This is inspiring to watch! Where did you get the music from?
Could you shoot some tests with added diffusion filtration?
I think it's quite good that this lens finally isn't what alle the makeshift anamorphics are: Barely usable. But still a tad to crisp for my liking. Would you have some sort of diffusion-filtration around, doesn't matter if it is Tiffen/Schneider/PrismLensFX - just to show what it looks like with a little detuning?
Dang I need this lens asap 👀
I love everything about anamorphic lenses, except the flares.
Hi, Brandon! I like your work quite a lot. Thanks for putting it out there. I was wondering how you went about de-squeezing the image on this one. A 1.6X anamorphic lens on a 16x9 sensor camera should result in a 2.8:1 aspect ratio. Did you crop it or did you resize it to fit a 2.39:1 frame? I did some tests on my setup, which is the same as yours here, and I sort of like the slightly squeezed frame. Curious about your solution. Oh, and one last thing: did you use any diffusion on this? Thanks again!
Thanks, the edges are cropped. It’s actually a much wider image than you see here. I didn’t use any filters
@@BrandonLiUnscripted Thank you for the reply! Looking forward to your next videos.
It is so great video to me! I have a question about this video ratio and resolution? How did you setting this video? Can you teach me? :) please~
excellent video shoot
I love the music
the lens that will arrive from the campaign, will it have less flare?
because I have already made my contribution
Great video bro!
Teal and green, teal and green
Beautiful
Did you scale up the footage from 3840px to 5184px?