These new Sirui anamorphic lenses could be perfect for the content creation generation

Sirui’s Saturn V2 — (Image credit: Sirui)

Sirui has shown off its new Saturn V2 anamorphic lens series at the Shanghai P&I Expo, giving us an early look at what could be one of the most interesting anamorphic releases of the year.

The new full-frame lenses are set to launch in September and will include 35mm T2.9, 50mm T2.9 and 75mm T2.9 options. The range is expected to be available for Sony E, Canon RF, Fujifilm X and L-Mount.

Sirui&rsquo;s Saturn V2 — (Image credit: Sirui)

The big talking point is Sirui’s new rotatable optical structure, which enables the lens to switch between horizontal and vertical shooting modes without losing the distinctive anamorphic look.

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That means vertical footage can still retain the horizontal squeeze, elliptical out-of-focus rendering and characteristic horizontal flare effects that filmmakers usually associate with traditional widescreen anamorphic shooting.

Sirui is pitching the Saturn V2 as a particularly useful solution for creators working across both conventional cinematic formats and the increasingly important world of vertical video.

With short-form platforms becoming a major part of modern filmmaking and content creation, the ability to move between horizontal and vertical shooting while keeping the same anamorphic character could make the Saturn V2 a very versatile option for hybrid creators.

The new series features a 1.6x anamorphic squeeze ratio and a T2.9 maximum aperture across all three focal lengths, while Sirui has also standardized the lenses around a 62mm filter thread.

The compact design is another important part of the package, especially for filmmakers using smaller mirrorless cameras, gimbals or lightweight rigs where traditional anamorphic lenses can quickly become cumbersome.

If Sirui can deliver on the promise shown at the Shanghai P&I Expo, the Saturn V2 series could be a genuinely exciting evolution of its anamorphic lineup.

A compact full-frame lens that can adapt its optical orientation for both horizontal and vertical shooting feels particularly well timed – and with three practical focal lengths arriving in September, this could be one of the more intriguing cinema lens launches to watch over the next few weeks.

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For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and holds a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since his film days using a Nikon F5. He saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still, to this day, the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, the British Equestrian Writers' Association.

He is familiar with and shows great interest in 35mm, medium, and large-format photography, using products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2, shooting Street/Documentary photography as he sees it, usually in Black and White.