SIRUI lens review and discount

SIRUI Astra
50mm T1.8
Autofocus Anamorphic

A detailed first look at the SIRUI Astra 50mm T1.8 1.33x full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lens, tested in the L-mount version on the Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX.

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50mm Full-frame focal length
T1.8 Fast cine aperture
1.33x Constant squeeze
STM Autofocus motor
0.5m Minimum focus
67mm Filter thread
Full-frame anamorphic for solo creators

A modern route into the anamorphic look

The SIRUI Astra 50mm T1.8 combines the visual character associated with anamorphic cinema lenses with the speed and convenience of a modern autofocus workflow. It covers full-frame sensors, uses a constant 1.33x squeeze and is available for L-mount cameras including the Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX.

This page explores the build, optical specification, autofocus, controls, neutral-flare rendering and practical benefits of using the SIRUI Astra 50mm on the LUMIX S5IIX. It also includes my SIRUI lens discount, giving you 5% off SIRUI products with code SONGHURST.

Watch the SIRUI Astra 50mm unboxing and first look