SkyOrbits Oman · Lens Guide
What Is an Anamorphic Lens — and Do You Actually Need One?
A standard lens squeezes nothing — what the sensor sees is what you get. An anamorphic lens optically squeezes the image sideways (a 1.33x squeeze on both our lenses), so when it's "de-squeezed" back to normal in edit, you get a wider frame, streaking horizontal flares, and that signature oval-shaped background blur. It's not a filter — it's the glass doing it, in-camera.
What the look actually is
Real photography shot on Sirui's anamorphic lenses — oval bokeh, horizontal flares, the cinematic 2.4:1 feel.
For APS-C bodies (Sony FX30 / ZV-E10 II / a6700)
Sirui 40mm T1.8 1.33x S35 Anamorphic
Built for Super35 sensors. Autofocus, constant T1.8, blue anamorphic flare. The accessible way into the cinematic look on the camera you already own.
289.000 OMR
For full-frame bodies (Sony FX3 / a7-series)
Sirui Astra T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame
The world's first full-frame autofocus anamorphic. Constant T1.8, neutral or blue flare options. Built for a working camera, not a manual-focus special-occasion lens.
369.000 OMR| Spec | 40mm S35 | Astra 50mm FF |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor coverage | Super35 / APS-C | Full-frame |
| Max aperture | T1.8 constant | T1.8 constant |
| Squeeze ratio | 1.33x | 1.33x |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Flare colour | Blue | Neutral or Blue |
| Price (VAT-incl) | 289.000 OMR | 369.000 OMR |
Freelancers shooting product ads & short films
If your reel needs to look different from every other phone-shot ad in an Instagram feed, the wide flares and oval bokeh do that instantly — it's the fastest way to make a small production look bigger than it is.
Existing Sony FX3 / FX30 owners
You already have the body — the Astra 50mm (FX3, full-frame) or 40mm S35 (FX30, APS-C) is a direct add, not a system change. No new camera, no new mount to learn.
Film & media students / programs
Autofocus anamorphic removes the biggest historical barrier — old anamorphics were manual-focus-only and unforgiving. These two are built to actually work in a run-and-gun student shoot, not just a locked-off tripod setup.
Real order: a Muscat film program built a cinema kit around this lens
One recent order combined a Sony a7R VI, a Sony FX3 cinema camera, a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Art lens, a Sirui 24mm cine prime — and the Astra 50mm anamorphic, specifically. That's a serious buyer choosing the anamorphic look on purpose, alongside professional stills and cinema gear, not as an afterthought.
FAQ
Do I need a full-frame camera for anamorphic?
No — the 40mm S35 is built specifically for APS-C bodies like the Sony FX30. The Astra 50mm is the full-frame option, for the FX3 and a7-series.
Does autofocus actually work well on these?
Yes — both are genuinely autofocus, which is still new for anamorphic lenses; most anamorphics on the market are manual-focus only.
What does "1.33x squeeze" mean in practice?
The lens optically compresses the image sideways by 1.33x. Your editing software de-squeezes it back out, which is what produces the wider frame and the stretched horizontal flares.
Are these in stock right now?
They're available by order — Sirui anamorphic is a specialty item we bring in per order rather than shelf-stock. Message us on WhatsApp for the current lead time.
Genuine Sirui anamorphic, available by order at SkyOrbits
Both lenses are genuine with manufacturer warranty we handle locally. Installments: Bank Muscat and Meethaq credit-card plans for everyone, or our in-house plan for Omani nationals 18+ (from 200.000 OMR, approval needed).
Specs reflect official Sirui information as of August 2026. Sample photography courtesy of Sirui.
