Sirui continuous with its business pathway to offer ultra-affordable anamorphic glass for the mass market. This time the company introduces a complete set dedicated to Micro 4/3 sensors called Mars 1.33x Anamorphic. The set is built up of four focal lengths (24mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm) and priced at $4,000, which makes it one of the most affordable anamorphic sets available. Let’s have a look.

Sirui Mars 1.33x Anamorphic Lens Set for Micro 4/3

The Sirui Mars 1.33x Anamorphic Lens Set is a sharp and fast anamorphic lens kit designed for Micro 4/3 sensors. The four included focal lengths are 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm. With its 1.33x ratio, the lens takes full advantage of the 16×9 sensor crop that these cameras shoot video in to produce a 2.4:1 aspect ratio.

Anamorphic characteristics

According to Sirui, the lens kit uses an optically distorting anamorphic front element to squeeze the horizontal axis of the shot by 1.33 times which allows for more information to be fit onto the sensor. Sirui states that: “The lens kit reproduces flares beautifully whilst the coatings on the lens keep them from obscuring the entire frame”. The aperture ranges from T2 to T2.9.

Full metallic housing

This lens set is of full metallic housing with standard 67mm filter threads. The weight and size of the lenses differ slightly due to different lens mounts. A threaded front is included for screw-in accessories like the matte box.

Built-In Mod Gears

Mod gears on the focus ring and the aperture ring are designed for extra smooth control. In order to save the hustle of readjusting accessories when changing lenses, the diameter and the distance between the focus ring and the aperture ring of each lens are made the same.

M4/3 Native Mount

This lens set is available in native mount for Micro Four Thirds, compatible with Z CAM BMPCC4K, Olympus, and Panasonic (specific models) cameras. Unified native mounts make shooting a lot easier for people who want to step into the anamorphic world.

Highlights

• 2.4:1 cinematic widescreen vision
• 1.33x crop anamorphic front element
• Built-in Mod Gears
• Long Focus throw
• 1/4inch screw mount
• T2 aperture (35mm, 50mm, 75mm), Range T2-T16
• T2.9 aperture (24mm), Range T2.9-T16
• Oval shaped bokeh and horizontal flaring
• Create a cinematic feel in your videos
• 67mm filter thread
• Manual focus

The lens kit reproduces flares beautifully whilst the coatings on the lens keep them from obscuring the entire frame.

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To dive further into the specs of the Sirui Mars 1.33x Anamorphic Lens Set, explore the table below (click the image for full resolution view):

Price and availability

The Mars 1.33x Anamorphic Lens Set is priced at $4,000 and can be ordered on the B&H website.

Initial thoughts

Although the price of the set is very attractive and affordable ($1,000 per lens), Sirui has managed to manufacture an even more affordable set when the Indiegogo crowdfunding project was active ($750 per lens). However, it’s completely acceptable that after the Indiegogo project is ended, the prices will go higher. Nevertheless, paying $1,000 for a solidly built anamorphic lens (reviewers have been satisfied with the build quality) is considered a very affordable deal, that allows junior filmmakers to try and shoot anamorphic. For full-frame shooters, Sirui plans to release another set dedicated to large format sensors, so stay tuned.