Sirui Venus 135mm T2.9 1.8x (Leica L) – Objectif anamorphique

The bokeh from this anamorphic lens is just stunning, especially on full frame – it really isolates the subject beautifully. Focus ring moves smoothly, which makes pulling focus a breeze for narrative work. Definitely worth the investment for getting that cinematic look without breaking the bank.

That full-frame anamorphic look at 135mm is something else—the shallow depth of field makes faces just pop off the background. I shot a whole short film with it on my L-mount body and the 1.8x squeeze gives that classic widescreen vibe without any fuss. Build feels solid, too, and the focus ring is

The 135mm focal length combined with the anamorphic squeeze gives such a distinctive, compressed look that’s hard to achieve with other lenses. I’ve been using it for portrait work, and the shallow depth of field really makes subjects pop against the background. It takes some practice to nail focus,