SIRUI Night Walker 35mm T1.2 cine lens

This SIRUI Night Walker 35mm cine lens brings low light capability and precise manual control for documentary, portrait and narrative shoots. With a fast T1.2 aperture you can lower ISO in dim conditions and capture shallow depth of field with creamy bokeh, while the Super35 coverage matches APS‑C sensors used on cameras like FX30 or A6700.

Key features

The lens targets filmmakers who need reliable performance in low light and smooth focus pulls. It offers a 270° focus throw for fine adjustments, minimal focus breathing and a close focus distance of 0.4m, useful when you need intimate detail shots. The aluminium housing keeps weight down to around 500g, making the lens easier to handle on gimbals and handheld rigs. 🎬

Tech specs

• Name: SIRUI Night Walker 35mm
• Format: Super35
• Aperture: T1.2
• Close focus distance: 0.4m
• Weight: approx 500 g

Where it shines

Thanks to the wide aperture the lens excels at night scenes and low light interviews, producing strong subject separation and controlled background blur. The extended focus rotation makes it simpler to rack focus smoothly between subjects, and the standardised gear rings fit common follow focus systems. Note that on full frame bodies you should switch the camera to S35/APSC mode to avoid heavy vignetting according to the manufacturer.

Getting the most from it

Use slower shutter speeds and a tripod when shooting static night scenes to exploit the low light capability, and take advantage of the 0.4m close focus for detailed facial or product shots. The manual controls reward careful setup, so plan your focus marks for complex moves. Keep in mind that the lens is Super35, so full frame sensors will need crop mode to avoid dark corners.