Upgrade the Sirui 50mm f/1.8 1.33x Anamorphic Lens - Flares, Bokeh, Gears!

[@SatanSupimpa]

You just anamorfaked an actual anamorphic lens. This is this channel in its peak performance.

[@HYTTFilms]

hahah, max anamorphic level unlocked.

[@officialasappreach]

Is this modification cut out for the full frame Sirui lens? Please lmk

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

No, just the original APS-C set.

[@wkghrs]

Great job. No matter what this lens is quite revolutionary based on size, being an actual lens, and anamorphic. The most unique aspect about the 2x stuff (including to some extent SLR Magic adapters) is the combined waterfall bokeh, curvature, and imperfect 3D like bokeh. I’ve seen it on this lens in some footage but not all (but that’s not the lens fault for being a 1.33x)

[@exooptik]

Yeah, being an actual lens is a huge achievement for a lens.

[@CREDITSROLLFILMS]

4:27 there’s my answer to sideways mounting for vertical anamorphic shooting on my g85

[@Holtenstein]

That's hilarious that you already modified it. However, I will say the results look quite good.

[@ScottBarbellaLandy]

The best kind of Christmas present... the one I didn't know I wanted!

[@mikedioguardo6184]

What size Torx screwdriver was used for disassembly? T6 is too big, T5 fits but seems slightly loose. Despite my carefulness I Wound up partially stripping two out of the four screws only to discover they have blue threadlocker applied to them. 😞 I have reason to believe they're T5.5 which is a rare size but are common on macbook security screws. just ordered a set on amazon that has t5.5 . hopefully i can still extract them. 🤞 I wanted to rotate the mount on my Sirui 50mm so i can shoot portrait/vertical anamorphic.

[@ivideocouk]

Did you get the correct size???

[@Maggioretom]

Hi. Your channel is really full of nice advises, thank you for your work. I have a question: have you ever tried - or you know something do it - to mod a 50 mm 1.8 Nikon to anamorphic?

[@AmillionCo]

Whats the thread for the filters? Or a link please amazon

[@RalfeOrtiz]

I just noticed that when you removed the lens mount, it was 4 simple screws. It seems like you can just search for an EF replacement lens mount, possibly drill matching holes or something. It looks simple in swapping out the lens mounts. Or maybe there is more to it then what meets the eye? Thanks again Tito! God bless!

[@RalfeOrtiz]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget I see, I must of missed that part in your previous video. Not a concern for me, as I ordered the Fuji x-mount version. But had hopeful thinking for those who want an EF mount. Pretty much Sirui has to engineer the rear section for the EF. Thanks again!

[@Ragnarok.Phantom]

Anyone figure out how to get the rear element out? It won’t budge only the cover for it will. The element itself doesn’t move an inche. Any help would be appreciated!

[@jamess8437]

Did you end up figuring this out? I'm also stuck here!

[@easkate]

if you ever purchase one you should try adding a wide angle adapter to the front. wider? distortion? flares? who knows

[@PunishedSeeker]

How does this differ from placing an oval filter in front of the lens?

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

The aperture is the ideal placement for any light-shaping attachments. It requires the least amount of material and gives you the best light-performance, with as little light loss as possible (which is still a stop and a half).

[@PunishedSeeker]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget Thanks for the informative response!

[@KenFrancisFilms]

Just purchased your oval inserts and gears! Can’t wait to get it!!!

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

Good call! I got your order here! :D

[@duhduh14]

I can't find the Cine lens caps from simmod anymore :(

[@Tonebreakfast]

Looks cinematic !! Great shots

[@AdamLangdon]

so would something like a Vid-Atlantic Cinemorph filter on front accomplish the same thing?

[@JWS1968]

I can see how you would use this on a GH5 which has the anamorphic workflow built in but how do you use a lens like this with an Aps-C camera.?

[@delarageaz]

that's it, when i get the money, i'm buying this lens ! thank you for your videos !

[@Firewerkz]

Hi Tito! Just got my lens but the flare is a little of axis. How can I tune it?

[@GuanRytheFantastic]

Damn….that was pretty incredible!

[@deusmax]

Hi Tito which number did you use to unscrew the TORX screws? I'm afraid to force Thx in advance

[@AndersonTheAgent]

Tito, thanks so much for all the great info. I just got my Sirui 50mm for Sony E and I'm in love. I just printed the focus ring from the STL you provided and I'm in the process of sanding it down to the right tolerance. I'm going to purchase my oval inserts from you, but it's probably going to take me a while to find the courage to open this thing up. I've had terrible experiences stripping lens screws in the past, despite having the right drivers. How difficult was it to remove the torx and 000 screws? Did you apply any heat or solvent before attempting?

[@AndersonTheAgent]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget Contax screws are the worst! I even bought an expensive Japanese Standard screwdriver set and still managed to strip a few. I learned afterwards that applying acetone can help loosen them. I ordered the oval inserts. Looking forward to installing them while in quarantine. Thanks again for all the insights. Stay safe!

[@HYTTFilms]

What happens if I use the 2x version of the oval apertures? goes to a 2.8 or more?

[@HYTTFilms]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget perfect thanks man.

[@hzubovi1]

Hello there. Thank You for your videos. have you tested the New Xelmus Anamorphic lenses?

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

Heya! I have not. They only have two sets in the world. I'm not that special yet. hahaha

[@hzubovi1]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget well if you are not don't know who is 😁

[@EBBAFilmz]

Hi, great video. What adapter do you recommend to connect the Sirui to Sony E mount?

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

There's lots of Sirui lenses that come in e-mount, so no need for adapters!

[@EBBAFilmz]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget sorry I wasn't clear. I already have the M43 mount as I have a Lumix GH5 and Sony A7SIII. I want to be able to also use it on the Sony. So, I was wondering what adapters you recommended.

[@Santhosh55514]

Hey Tito, If i buy 50 MM MFT mount version+ a Sony E mount adaptor will i get same focal distance in sony, if I had bought 50 MM with sony native mount?

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

Yes. :)

[@aarondavid2292]

Tito what's the ND filter your using on the lens? Where can it be purchased?

[@hernandezmedia]

Wanted to try this mod but realized I don't have a Torx screwdriver. What size did you use? Couldn't find any information anywhere, and wanna make sure I'm ordering the right set!

[@johngaleano1291]

Looks amazing! Hey Tito, by any chance would you happen to know if they plan on making a Leica L mount version? Would love to own this lens for my Panasonic s1h

[@fuzzywolf2959]

Can you make The flares more warm?

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

I made a tutorial for members of the channel on how to change flare colors in post. Going warm is pretty hardcore though, as it's a big hue shift.

[@ianthompson8248]

Tito I have a question. I have a Blackmagic Pocket 4K which is M 4/3. Are there Sony E mount to M 4/3 adapters (like Metabones)? If so would there be any benefit to getting an adapter like that one to use with an "E" mount version of this anamorphic lens? My thought process on this is to possibly future proof my lenses just in case I decide to move up to an APS-C camera in the future.

[@ianthompson8248]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget Did not realize that. Perfect...thanks.

[@rcktarga7774]

Tito, is it dual focus (synchronized focus groups?) or does the front anamorphic group stay stationary ?

[@professionalstreamingpr]

Can you help me with the desqueeze factor with the black magic atem mini pro ????

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

The Atem can't do any of it. You'll have to adjust it in OBS, or with a separate piece of gear just to handle desqueezing.

[@professionalstreamingpr]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget Thanks for response I follow you from Puerto Rico I do podcast and use anamorphic lenses a lot.. god bless you keep going with you channel

[@professionalstreamingpr]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget Thanks for response I follow you from Puerto Rico I do podcast and use anamorphic lenses a lot.. god bless you keep going with you channel

[@luisemacedo1807]

Hey Tito, love your content man! Do you know if there’s a single focus solution for the SLR Magic anamorphot 65 adapter? I’ve been looking but since the front diameter is 112 I haven’t found anything! Could really use your help!

[@JonBear]

Absolute DIY god! Exciting times

[@sergioknuf]

Beautiful!

[@mannyvillanueva7426]

Is there anything to add to the front element as a filter achieve similar results?

[@NewVillagePictures]

Would you mind putting together a detailed video on how to do this? Sirui just shipped the final batch of lenses so I’m sure a ton of people would love to see how to do it!

[@cremersalex]

When shooting with this lens, won't everything looked squeezed on the LCD screen or EVF?

[@cremersalex]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget Thanks! I don't think Fuji has that.

[@jalachichi]

Excellent and informative! Is there a reason this lens would not fit on an e mount Sony FS5mkll? Thank you.

[@movietheme]

What you did is pretty much exactly what SLR Magic has done to their .33 scopes. SLR Magic has a oval add in to fake the bokeh, as well as gears, (all for a ridiculously higher price point) This leads me to ask, Is there any way this lens could either: Be adapted manually to an Eos R mount, or will/ could Siuri come out with one in the future. (Obviously I'll be shooting in crop mode to avoid vignette

[@sk8erben176]

Hey man, is it possible to just add a oval cut on on the rear?

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

Anything is possible. It's just not as good.

[@sk8erben176]

Anamorphic on a Budget just bought mine and hesitant about opening it up lol

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

Do it!

[@sk8erben176]

Anamorphic on a Budget hahaha I’m worried about those “shims”.

[@miss_disfigure]

Do you think it would be possible to mod the mount structure to be an EF mount?

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

As explained in the first Sirui video I made, no. Not possible.

[@HYTTFilms]

Awesome work, this video might be the reason I finally pull the trigger on buying this lens!

[@alexeypunov2642]

Hi Tito, thanks for such an awesome job! Wondering though what is the main reason of those bokeh ovals on your example shots not being ideal? (I mean, their shape is a bit crooked) Could you please share some recommendations of how can we overcome it? For example, use oval apertures with smaller holes, or maybe some play arounds needed with the ovals to make the final bokeh shape to be more ideal. Thank you!

[@alexeypunov2642]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget Hi Tito! Unscrewing the lens right now, was super easy with the top and the metal part below it, but then rear group... God, it's not possible to unscrew this thing at all. When I try too hard, the top circle of it starts to get out, but it's not what I'm looking for. Are there any tools or methods you applied to remove rear group for the first time? I know that after the first time, it will be much easier to disassemble it again next time, but now I'm really terrified to force it to much and to break this precious lens.

[@alexeypunov2642]

Ahhhh... Finally did it using a huge plumber key. Was almost sure I'd break it!! I can see smth on its screw-thread, like it was partially glued or screwed so tight so there're little scratches from it.

[@andreasd.barkas4845]

vs slr magic anamorphot adapter ?

[@djkrowa]

Stunning test reel. I love it! Great job!

[@jordanwright5795]

Been following you for a while - love your content! I ordered the 2X oval inserts for my Sirui 35mm and 50mm. I started with the 50 and things went great until it was time to remove the rear element. I can’t for the life of me figure out how it comes out. Your video doesn’t elaborate on that part. I have tried pulling, twisting, even tried turning it with a pair or vice grips ( rubber pads where the jaws come into contact with the element ) and it doesn’t budge. How does the rear element come out? I’m assuming the oval insert goes on the other side of it... Thanks for all the work you put into this channel!

[@ghastfire]

Hey! Did you find a solution to this? Stuck at the same bit.

[@Ragnarok.Phantom]

I’m also stuck here

[@ghastfire]

@@Ragnarok.Phantom Try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWi4lnRnaMmBfqM

[@Ragnarok.Phantom]

@@ghastfire brilliant! I’ll try this tomorrow and report back.

[@matheustalani303]

hey guys, im stuck in this part. did you find a solution?

[@Bakha0525]

Which camera was used?

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

A7s2

[@professionalstreamingpr]

❤❤❤ Nice thanks a lot

[@TerenceKearns]

Honestly, I don't understand why they don't put the follow-focus rings on this lens as part of the design.

[@DyenamicFilms]

It'd be great if Sirui themselves offered the oval insert option (already installed). I would bet it would be the more popular option even if it cost a bit more.

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

I've brought this up to them, no interest though. :(

[@DyenamicFilms]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget Surprising. Cool that you tried.

[@armeyn]

Good work, can't get enough of this lens. Would love some more content/comparisons =)

[@Bengtssn]

Now I really need to get this lens!

[@NowyKurs]

I think that next year this will go away, the hype for Anamorphic thing. Nevertheless, I think it will be good to have in your toolbox just to give a spice once in a while in the shoot, and what always makes clips more pleasure to watch.

[@NowyKurs]

@Tito Ferradans it will. Visual hype. This stuff changing continuously, but I will get one in the future to have in my toolbox. Never enough lenses 😉

[@wkghrs]

I think you underestimate how obsessive people are with the anamorphic perspective, how timeless the aesthetic is, and how expensive/complicated it is to use. I found an anamorphic adapter for cheap on craigslist and bought it without research. Now I'm obsessed.

[@NowyKurs]

@@wkghrs it's not undrestimation, just the common sense 😉 Nevertheless, I'm sure it will have some usage but the hype will be gone.

[@OfentseMwaseFilms]

@@NowyKurs The hype is still here. It's been for over 30 Years.

[@houseofintent]

AWESOME!! Keep it up man!

[@deusmax]

Good job! Could you give me the precise measurements (without having you take it apart) of the internal bokeh? So I print that too! Thank you

[@deusmax]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget thx

[@EverythingFilmmaking]

Bro..this is cool in all..but looks ungraded with no contrast..What cam is this on?

[@EverythingFilmmaking]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget Gotcha

[@Basedboomerchadbear]

❤❤❤

[@mrotaveria]

now we're talking!

[@aarondavid2292]

Im sold

[@snax_4820]

Anamorphic gangster!

[@rodrigoluiz7402]

cara você é um gênio rs

[@AndrewPRoberts]

My first thought when I heard about the lens was definitely "give it a bokeh mod"

[@warathanuts.1005]

I don’t get it about 1.8 become 2.4. Why did he add VND filter? He just lost 1 stop of light.

[@warathanuts.1005]

Tito Ferradans Does VND help you get back 1 stop of light? I am confused.

[@warathanuts.1005]

Tito Ferradans You lost aperture control because of oval insert? Does it mean you can not step up or down aperture after oval insertion?

[@warathanuts.1005]

Tito Ferradans so sorry. I did not catch that in the video. Now, I get it. You are my master now.

[@VFXforfilm]

If I had the money 💰 I’d buy you BMPCC4K for examples.

[@CoscarelliFan]

Kick ass!

[@jonjoygaba]

Update - I ended up buying the Sirui thanks to you :D I started to mess with my uber long projector lens setup and it's a big pain in the.... Morale of the story is I'm going to ebay it. Can't imagine opening the Sirui up but you do make it look easy!

[@luizsenaontour]

Muleke, vc é o professor pardal do anamórfico. Kkkkkkk.

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

Tem sempre algo novo pra inventar! :P

[@sherwoodsmallidge9186]

thst chick is all the way crazy !!! love it

[@fullframestudios2540]

Bro... you are a genius !! "_" :)

[@timekeepermedia5142]

you should modify these for people and charge $, i know i'd send my lens in as i'm deathly afraid of messing something up haha

[@timekeepermedia5142]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget I mean i'd still do it honestly but i guess i'm just the oddball :/

[@DaakinsProductions]

This lens is 1 step forward two steps back. Why would you make an aps-c lens with no ef mount... I have an a7s ii. So the fact that there's e-mount but no full frame... Why would I want that? Huge hole in the market. It's like they designed for the bmpcc4k and nothing else of significance. I would have to use clear image zoom and basically turn this thing into an 75mm. I hope they make some changes before they come out with a full line.

[@DaakinsProductions]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget I did see that. And if it suits your needs then you're basically lucky. As it stands, it has no use for me, whether I keep my sony a7s ii or upgrade to the BMPCC 6k. So it doesn't matter how small or cheap it is if I can't use it. Your positive spin is applicable when speaking to a general audience. I think a lot of us want to shoot full frame or at least at high resolutions for quality. I hope they'll cover options for the rest of us eventually. I mean, even Rokinon has their higher price point Xeens.

[@yaroslavkovalenko5590]

Just crop it in fcpx or which program you have.don t use aps mode.crop that vigneting...it s almost full frame

[@DaakinsProductions]

@@yaroslavkovalenko5590 Ew... You have terrible advice. XD And you use Final Cut. Gross! =P

[@yaroslavkovalenko5590]

@@DaakinsProductions just get yourself educated more and practice my friend lol

[@DaakinsProductions]

@@yaroslavkovalenko5590 The advanced digital zoom in the Sony a7sii is far superior to post pan and scan, not to mention your cropping the image in camera before the camera compresses your video file. But, yeah... you keep condescending to people on the internet if it makes you happy. Anyway... good luck with your Mac book Pro or whatever, I built my PC. XD

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

Nothing to do with filming or editing skills...just buy the lens and you are Pasolini! (humor)

[@HYTTFilms]

@@AnamorphicOnABudget I think hes joking and saying if you buy the lens you'll become Michael bay, vs having the skill to use the tools correctly :)

[@Shido_Lin]

it seems the 1.5x fake oval didnt change the 1.33x real oval into 2x oval, it still looks like just-ate-didnt-poop....lol....but even it can be changed into 2x oval, im still going to pass this lens because it cant cover the 16:9 of full frame, if i cant use the 2 focal lengths on 1 camera, this price is not worthy at all no matter how cheap it is, and the thing drives me crazy the most is....as a chinese i have to go on a western guy's page so i can c the full and professional test of a chinese product, they cant even make a decent test for their own stuff~~~yuck

[@Absolute_Studio]

Спасибо, очень полезно. Жду февраля, когда приедет мой sirui

[@yaroslavkovalenko5590]

Сергей привет Как ваш Sirui? Не пожалели что купили?

[@Absolute_Studio]

@@yaroslavkovalenko5590 кайфовый объектив. Я еще 35 мм купил. Но специфичный, под задачи

[@yaroslavkovalenko5590]

@@Absolute_Studio в чем специфика 35 мм будет у вас? Взял sony a7siii.через три недели будет уже на руках.есть batis 25 и 40мм.думаю брать или не брать sirui.Вдохнови!)

[@rayspencer5025]

That is atrocious.

[@ruok-l5t]

bruh

[@EugeniaLoli]

Did you use a 1.5x or a 2.0x oval factor for this mod? I'm trying to buy the right one, to look as you show in your video.

[@AnamorphicOnABudget]

I used a 1.5x for this one. :)