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Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4
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Sirui · f/1.4 · Sony E mount

Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4

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KEY FACTS
BrandSirui
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Exceptional sharpness from f/1.4 throughout the frame with excellent center performance
+Premium all-metal build with weather sealing at a $549 price point—rare feature richness
+Smooth, quiet STM autofocus with eye-AF and subject tracking for video
+Lightweight at 490g, making it highly portable for handheld and gimbal work
+Switchable aperture ring (clicked or stepless), iris lock, and AF/MF switch for professional control
+Beautiful rendering and creamy bokeh with 13-blade diaphragm, especially strong for video
Worth Knowing
−Slower autofocus performance limits fast-paced action or sports photography
−Pronounced vignetting at f/1.4 (improves by f/2.8 but never fully disappears)
−Minimum focus distance of 35cm is longer than many competitors; limited macro capability at 0.14x magnification
−No optical image stabilization; relies on in-body stabilization or tripod support

General

Brand
Sirui
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Read our notes on general
The Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 delivers fast aperture, solid sharpness, and premium metal build without flagship pricing. The lens is essentially excellent at f/1.4 and has strong contrast throughout the image, with sharpness excellent in the center regardless of aperture. At $549, the price keeps it budget-friendly while maintaining professional-grade build quality, making it an exceptional value for street, portrait, and low-light work.

Physical

Lens Weight
490 g
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
62 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.4
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
13020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
35 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes