The first-ever full-frame anamorphic lenses with autofocus are here – but the Sirui Astra series has more than one unusual feature. First introduced on Kickstarter, the Sirui Astra series is now beginning to ship from retailers.
Anamorphic lenses are known for stretching footage to an ultra-widescreen aspect ratio, but the format is also often beloved for its unusual vertical lens flare. The lens type, however, has typically been limited to big-budget films due to the cost of making such lenses, but China-based brands like Sirui and Blazar have been bringing more affordable options in recent years.
