Become CINEMATIC! Sirui 20mm T1.8 Anamorphic lens review

Gordon Laing May 19, 2025
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Reviewing cameras for over 30 years! On YouTube since 2006, in magazines since 1992!

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A guide to how to use Anamorphic lenses, including a Sirui 20mm T1.8 lens review! Buy the Sirui 20mm T1.8, USA price: https://amzn.to/3SecDYS / UK price: https://amzn.to/43t2axZ Use coupon code GORDON5OFF for 5% discount at Amazon above Or buy the Sirui 20mm T1.8 at B&H: https://bhpho.to/4kqpx1Y Buy used gear from MPB: https://prf.hn/l/YLqwRAP Sell used gear: https://bit.ly/3ULU9yL Buy Gordon a coffee: https://www.paypal.me/cameralabs Gordon's In Camera book: https://amzn.to/2n61PfI / Amazon uk: https://amzn.to/2mBqRVZ Cameralabs merchandise: https://redbubble.com/people/cameralabs/shop Gordon’s retro gear channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DinoBytes Gordon's travel tips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GordonsTravelTips Equipment used for producing my videos MacBook Air 15in (M3): https://amzn.to/4cPat9S DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://click.dji.com/AIOhqT-LWUFDq-bGk8hD4Q?pm=link Panasonic Lumix S5 II: https://amzn.to/3Hf5IcI Feisol TT-224: https://www.feisol.net/featured/feisol-mini-tripod-tt-224.html (Use code GORDON5 for 5% off) Rode VideoMic Go II: https://amzn.to/3Yf4jeX Rode NT USB mic: https://amzn.to/3AdHcUp Rode Wireless Go II mic: https://amzn.to/3xkCvGo Rode Lavalier Go mic: https://amzn.to/3ygzzKY Godox UL150 light: https://amzn.to/2VpVbXE Godox QR-P70 softbox: https://amzn.to/3yQfGdF 00:00 - Introduction to Anamorphic lenses 01:31 - Sirui 20mm T1.8 Anamorphic design and controls 02:25 - Sirui 20mm T1.8 Anamorphic autofocus 03:33 - Anamorphic de-squeeze 04:12 - Cropping vs Anamorphic de-squeeze 05:23 - Sirui 20mm T1.8 Anamorphic on full frame Open Gate L mount 08:02 - Sirui 20mm T1.8 Anamorphic best settings 09:47 - Sirui 20mm T1.8 Anamorphic lens flare and bokeh 12:10 - Sirui 20mm T1.8 Anamorphic photography 12:42 - Sirui 20mm T1.8 Anamorphic verdict Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

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