SIRUI Night Walker T1.2 Super35 Format Kino-Objektiv Serie - Metal Grey / 16mm / MFT
The SIRUI Nightwalker Series 16mm T1.2 lens is a wide-angle lens designed for Super35 format camer...The SIRUI Nightwalker Series 16mm T1.2 lens is a wide-angle lens designed for Super35 format cameras. It features a fast T1.2 aperture, making it ideal for low-light conditions and for achieving a shallow depth of field with beautiful bokeh. The lens offers a 16mm focal length, which is equivalent to a 24mm lens on a full-frame camera, providing a wide field of view suitable for landscapes, starry skies, indoor shots, and more. Its precise optical design minimizes distortion and focus breathing, ensuring smooth and natural-looking footage. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 meters and a 67mm filter thread. Constructed with an aluminum alloy, it is durable and lightweight, weighing under 600g. The Nightwalker series lenses share a uniform appearance, character, sharpness, and minimal focus breathing, with coordinated color tones and image quality. This particular variant is in Metal Grey and is designed for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mounts.
The SIRUI Night Walker T1.2 16mm Cine Lens (Metal Grey, MFT Mount) is designed for Super35 format camera users seeking exceptional low-light performance and a wide field of view. Its key benefit is the ability to capture stunning footage in challenging lighting conditions with beautiful bokeh, while a potential caveat is its specific MFT mount, requiring compatibility checks. This lens offers a 16mm focal length (equivalent to 24mm on full-frame), a fast T1.2 aperture, and features that minimize distortion and focus breathing for smooth cinematic visuals.
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Brand
SIRUI
Extended Product Information
FAQs
What does 'T1.2' aperture mean?
T1.2 is a light transmission value, indicating how much light actually passes through the lens to the sensor. A T1.2 aperture is very wide, allowing for excellent low-light shooting and a shallow depth of field, creating a blurred background (bokeh).
Is this lens suitable for full-frame cameras?
No, this lens is specifically designed for Super35 format cameras and features an MFT mount. It will likely cause significant vignetting or black corners on full-frame sensors.
What is the equivalent focal length on a full-frame camera?
The 16mm focal length on a Super35 sensor with an MFT mount has an approximate equivalent field of view of a 24mm lens on a full-frame camera.
Does the lens have autofocus?
No, the SIRUI Night Walker series lenses are manual focus only, which is standard for cine lenses allowing for precise control over focus.
Can I use filters with this lens?
Yes, the lens features a standard 67mm filter thread, allowing you to attach various filters like ND, polarizers, or diffusion filters.
How does this lens compare to other lenses in the Nightwalker series?
All lenses in the Nightwalker series share a uniform appearance, character, sharpness, and minimal focus breathing, with coordinated color tones. This ensures consistency when using multiple focal lengths from the series.
What is the minimum focusing distance?
The minimum focusing distance is 0.3 meters (approximately 1 foot), allowing you to get relatively close to your subject.
Troubleshooting
Lens not mounting to camera
Ensure you are using a camera with an MFT mount and that both the lens and camera mount are clean and free of obstructions. Check if the lens is fully rotated into the locked position.
Image appears soft or out of focus
This lens is manual focus. Ensure the focus ring is set correctly for your subject. Check that you are in manual focus mode on your camera and that the aperture is set appropriately for the desired depth of field.
Excessive vignetting
The lens is designed for Super35. On cameras with larger sensors (e.g., full-frame), vignetting is expected. If shooting on an MFT camera and vignetting is excessive, check if the camera's sensor mode is correctly set to accommodate the lens's coverage.
Focus breathing is noticeable
While minimized, some focus breathing may still be present, especially with extreme focus pulls. For critical shots, practice focus pulls or consider using camera settings that aid in stabilizing the image during movement.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Excellent low-light performance due to the T1.2 aperture.
Wide 16mm field of view is versatile for various shooting scenarios.
Consistent look and feel with other Nightwalker series lenses.
Cons
MFT mount is specific and not universally compatible.
Super35 coverage means it may vignette on larger sensor cameras.
Bokeh might be less pronounced on cameras with smaller sensors compared to full-frame lenses.
Manual focus only, which is standard for cine lenses but a limitation for some users.
Setup, Compatibility & Care
Setup:
Ensure your camera body has a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount.
Align the lens's mounting index with the corresponding mark on the camera body.
Gently insert the lens and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place.
Set your camera to manual focus mode. Adjust aperture and focus rings on the lens as needed.
Compatibility:
This lens is designed for Super35 format cameras and specifically features an MFT mount.
Verify your camera's mount system is MFT. It is compatible with various MFT camera bodies (e.g., Panasonic Lumix G series, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K/6K models when using an MFT adapter if applicable to their sensor format).
Care:
Clean the lens elements using a lens blower to remove loose dust, followed by a microfiber lens cloth. For stubborn smudges, use a lens cleaning solution sparingly on the cloth.
Avoid touching the glass surfaces with your fingers.
Store the lens in a protective case or pouch when not in use, away from excessive moisture and dust.
When changing lenses, do so in a clean environment to prevent dust from entering the camera body or lens mount.