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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 lens's optical formula uses 16 elements in 11 groups, with three aspherical lenses, two ED elements and one SED element and HRI element, each. It has a 13-blade aperture and a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m (13.8").
Speaking of focusing, it has a stepper design and a physical switch for going between auto and manual focus modes. It also has 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 clickless delineations. As with many Sirui lenses, there's a USB-C port for firmware updates.
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The lens weighs around 490g (1.1lb), with a bit of variation depending on which version you get. It's around 103mm (4.1") long, and takes 62mm filters. Sirui says the lens is dust and weather-sealed, and has a fluorine coating on the front element to repel oil and fingerprints.
The lens seems like a good option for anyone looking for a fast, wide-angle lens they can carry around with them day-to-day, and it's priced like one, too. It retails for $549 and is available to order now.
Sirui Aurora 35mm F1.4 specifications:
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF |
| Focal length | 35 mm |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X, L-Mount, Nikon Z, Sony E, Sony FE |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | F16 |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 13 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Special elements / coatings | 3 aspherical, 2 ED, 1 SED, 1 HRI |
| Focus | |
| 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 |
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