The first-ever autofocus-enabled lenses from SIRUI will launch via an IndieGoGo campaign that opens its doors on November 20th. The Sniper series consists of three prime lenses – 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm. All three are identical in size and similar in weight. Optical characteristics are also aligned – perfect for visual and mechanical continuity. SIRUI is relatively new to lens manufacturing and already provided the industry with some innovative optics. These include some anamorphic sets, cine-macro lenses, and more, but until now they all shared a common trait – Manual operation. The Sniper series changes that with a Trio of classic focal length lenses boasting an extremely fast f/1.2 aperture. The trio will mount to Sony E-Mount, FUJIFILM X-Mount, and Nikon Z-Mount, and will cover the APS-C / Super35 format. The Sniper set was first shown as part of CineD IBC coverage – make sure to check out our exclusive interview here. SIRUI Sniper – the importance of the set Cine optics are known to come in sets. This enables visual and mechanical continuity across all focal lengths. It also means quick and easy switching between different lenses on specific rigs, mechanical steady shots, or gimbals. This practice is not that common among stills or hybrid systems. Though we all know Canon’s L series or SIGMA’s ART series – those share few practical similarities. One actual set is LUMIX’s f/1.8 primes, consisting of five lenses – 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm, all similar in size, weight, and rendering. Like...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 10 November, 2023