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Sirui has announced The Aurora 35mm F1.4, a full-frame, autofocus lens that won’t break the bank and is available in a variety of mounts: Sony E, Nikon Z, L mount and Fujifilm X (where it’s a 52.5mm Equiv).
The optical formula of the lens uses 16 elements in 11 groups, including three aspherical lenses, two ED elements and one SED element and HRI element. It has a 13-bladed aperture and a minimum focusing distance of 0.35 m (13.8″).
Talking about focus, it has a stepper design and a physical switch to go between auto and manual focus modes. There’s also an iris lock switch to keep it in auto mode, as well as a customizable function button and a switch to change the aperture ring between clicked and unclicked portraiture. Like many Sirui lenses, there’s a USB-C port for firmware updates.
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The lens weighs approximately 490 grams (1.1 pounds), which may vary slightly depending on which version you get. It’s about 103mm (4.1″) long, and takes a 62mm filter. Sirui says the lens is dust- and weather-sealed, and has a fluorine coating on the front element to repel oil and fingerprints.
This lens seems to be a good choice for anyone looking for a fast, wide-angle lens that they can take with them on a day-to-day basis, and it’s priced similarly. It has a retail price of $549 and is available to order now.
Sirui Aurora 35mm F1.4 Specifications:
| Key Specifications | |
|---|---|
| lens type | prime lens |
| maximum format size | 35mm ff |
| focal length | 35 mm |
| image stabilization | No |
| lens mount | Fujifilm X, L-mount, Nikon Z, Sony E, Sony FE |
| hole | |
| maximum aperture | F1.4 |
| minimum aperture | F16 |
| aperture ring | Yes |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 13 |
| optics | |
| elements | 16 |
| Group | 11 |
| Special Elements/Coating | 3 circular, 2 ED, 1 SED, 1 HRI |
| Center | |
| minimum focus | 0.35 m (13.78,, |
| maximum magnification | 0.14 |
| autofocus | Yes |
| motor type | stepper motor |
| full time manual | No |
| distance scale | No |
| dof scale | No |
| Physical | |
| filter thread | 62 mm |
| hood supplied | Yes |
