Sirui Venus E35 35mm

★★★★☆ 4.1 (33)

The 1.6x squeeze factor delivers a true anamorphic look with full-frame coverage, creating a 2.8:1 widescreen aspect ratio when de-squeezed. Its all-metal build weighs 1365g and offers a fast T2.9 aperture for shallow depth of field, though it requires manual focus and lacks weather sealing. This lens is best for cinematographers shooting narrative films or music videos on Sony E-mount who prioritize classic oval bokeh and horizontal blue streak flares over portability.

Focal length 35mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Sony E
Weight 1365 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
Sirui Venus E35 35mm lens
27 Overall Score
Also available in:

Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong macro (98th percentile) 98th

Cons

  • Below average build (3rd percentile)
  • Below average af (14th percentile)
  • Below average optical (18th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

Exclusive

Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 2.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 1.0★ · 1 review1111Q2 '24Q2 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 13.9
Bokeh 32.1
Build 2.8
Macro 97.5
Optical 18.4
Aperture 45.9
Versatility 33.6
Social Proof 45.4
Stabilization 38

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Prime
Focal Length Min 35
Focal Length Max 35

Aperture

Max Aperture f/16
Min Aperture f/2.9
Constant No

Build

Mount Sony E
Format full-frame
Weight 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs

AF & Stabilization

AF Type manual focus only

Focus

Min Focus Distance 35

vs Competition

Spec Sirui Venus E35 35mm Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Focal Length 35mm 17-28mm 28-75mm 10-18mm 12-60mm 28-70mm
Max Aperture f/16 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/22
Mount Sony E Nikon Z Sony E Sony E Micro Four Thirds Canon RF
Stabilization false false false false true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true true
Weight (g) 1365 450 540 260 320 495
AF Type manual focus only Stepping Motor VXD Autofocus linear motor STM
Lens Type prime zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Sirui Venus E35 35mm 13.932.12.897.518.445.933.645.438
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare 8788.173.786.38785.868.164.538
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare 54.688.167.387.387.885.878.28338
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare 54.683.587.493.381.685.869.168.738
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare 9888.183.250.490.285.893.163.483.2
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare 872670.280.48522.677.287.898.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From €889 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon.it 1 offer From €889

Price History

€600 €700 €800 €900 €1,000 May 30Jul 18 €889

Usage Scores

Macro (46.3)Overall (27.3)Budget (22.7)Street (15.7)Travel (9.2)Portrait (25.7)Landscape (10.2)Professional (12.3)Video Cinema (15.5)Wildlife Sports (7.7)

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

Similar Products