Glad this now exists! More competition means better lenses and deals for us on a budget! I saw they have an anamorphic adapter, Im curious how that works

FPV drones are now made by DJI, cinema body anamorphic lenses now cost less than an average Sigma, what timeline is this 😅 What a great time to be a filmmaker!

thank you for bringing us great joy

Thanks! Please never hesitate to make a "Pros & Cons" video rather than a complete review if you don't have the time! All of your information is so helpful. Thank you again!

Stoked that there are so many options for budget anamorphics now! Can't wait to see what the new Laowa Nanomorph Anamorphics look like in comparison to some of these other competitiors.

Great video once again Caleb! Love it how you review these "unknown" pieces of gear. Keep it up!

So good to see these companies bring out affordable anamorphic primes! Even with “the flaws” it’s still leaps and bounds access for indie filmmakers. Thanks for the overview 👍

Hey Caleb! A few weeks ago the Sirui 75mm indigogo account had closed-- I rewatched your video on that lens and clicked on your link and was able to still order one at the early bird rate. So Thank You! Wow the flares look really good on the great joy! I'm only shooting RF now-- So i'm curious to find out more about the RF version of this lens. I have the 50mm and 75mm of the Sirui's but now I wish i was collecting the set of the great joy's instead. better flares and 1.8 with a crop-in makes more sense to me. also that minimum focus distance. Thanks for all you do!

Love your videos! Keep it up!

Always a good day when Caleb posts 👌

Best wishes for your family ❤️

Really helpful. Thank you!

1.8x is incredible!!! Great Video😎

‘I didn’t have time to polish the video so it is as it is’ … still 300x better than most content on the internet! 🤣

GREAT INFO💯

the squeeze factor changing with the focus is a deal-breaker for me. Thanks so much for sharing the info.

Thanks for this. No mention in either pros and cons on picture quality. Any thoughts? I guess you didn't get too much time to give that a go.

Good point on the EF suggestion!

From the GREAT JOY FAQ Compatibility of this lens with the EF mount camera Based on our current test results, the following cameras are compatible: Zcam-E2 (with built-in filters), Mavo LF, BMPCC6K, BMPCC6K Pro, BMPCC6K URAS Mini Pro, RED Monstro 8K VV, Canon SLR cameras, and Canon EF mount cine cameras, compatible with Canon original EF-RF adapter ring. Speed boosters and adapters with built-in filters or glass elements are not compatible.

Fascinating! Any thoughts on the sharpness at T2.9?

I wish it didn't protrude that much. That way I could use it on my GH6 with a speedbooster. The 4:3 anamorphic mode on that camera is awesome

Amazing video!! have you tried with the Drop in filter EF to RF if its still posible to use?

Your audio is sounding great today! Anything different there? - sounds awesome

Hello Caleb, thanks for all your great videos. I am shooting video outdoors and as soon as the sun comes out, my 90 D does not adjust. I want the aperture to stay open and change the shutter speed. But this Av-Shooting is not possible. I have a variable ND filter, but no assistant who could operate it. It s so annoying. Am I just using the wrong camera and a Panasonic could do that for me (like change the shutter speed to keep exposure equal)?

Dude the sample images of your wife painting look so good. I can't wait to get mine. How did you monitor the de-squeezed image while filming?

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but I feel like the 1.8x to 1.6x squeeze during the focus pull would not be as big of a problem as everyone is making it out to be. For example in FCPX, couldn't you just make your timeline resolution to a custom 2.39:1 pixel ratio for whatever your resolution is, then select all your clips to Fill? Am I missing a reason why everyone is saying each individual shot would need to be adjusted?

Would that beauty work on C200? Thanks for another wonderful video by the way 🙏🏻

What about using an ef extension tube kit, usually comes in around a 12mm, 20-25mm and 36-50mm, can use it as a spacer on an ef body to get a bit of space between the rear element and sensor

It makes me all giddy when considering that the EF mount version will work for all cameras except for EF mount cameras :-) At least most of the DSLRs. It would be great if there could have been a "standard" simple mount that these third party lens makers could use and send simple dumb adapters with the lenses for all the popular mounts. So there could be just one SKU. These adapters could be attached with screws to make it a tight fit. Most customers would probably change the mount only once during the first setup so no need for elaborate mechanical designs for easy field swapping. So there would be less need for worry about the mount to use. I would prefer the mft mount now for my gh cameras and the lower price but then I would be out of luck if I buy an S5 in the future. In a way the EF mount and perhaps the PL mount here is that "universal" mount for mirrorless that I dream of. An idea that you have already embraced in one of your previous videos. Very cool lens, would love to have one but I think I 'll hold on and see if the "original" Sirui lenses will start to get even lower on the second hand market. When I can find the 50mm 1.33x for around 300$ or less the piggybank will be pillaged...

Love these flares, sorry but Sirui has always bothered me. On the markings: Yusss metric! On the squeeze factor changing at minimum focus: the Sirui also has that. And that starts at 1.6 and goes more to 1.4 at minimum. So yeah the GreatJoy still wins in this regard, esp. with is minimum focus distance.

Thanks for this Caleb! Any idea if this lens would be compatible with the BMPCC6K Pro? With that back element bumping out I'm a little worried that it might come into contact with the built in ND's of the 6k Pro.

Is there any contraindication ( or advice :) to use this anamorphic lens with the latest Sony Alpha 7 IV for portrait photography ?

As of right now, I still prefer Sirui's offerings. That said, it may not be a good idea to rush into buying any of these budget anamorphics (unless you REALLY want them). There'll be even more competition at this price point in the future, meaning less settling for weird oddities in the lenses.

I think squeeze factors being not constant are very common in all the "budget friendly" options like Sirui for example

What would the workflow be to get to 2.39:1 aspect ratio shooting on a BMPCC 6K Pro using the 3.7K anamorphic mode?

Can you shoot some footage with this lens and the Scarlett or F3?

How to navigate around that anamorphic desqueeze change when changing focus? That kinda feels like a deal breaker.... But from all I saw, it seems to be the only downside for me. So, if you rack focus you need to change the horizontal zoom at the same time to compensate?

Wooow i may buy this

is there a video coming about the Canon R5c?

How does the sharpness compare to the Sirui 1.6x ?

R5c... just got mine and love the flexibility. I'm assuming that's the Canon ND filter adapter? I've been putting off grabbing an anamorphic but this checks many boxes for me. Great videos sir.

Are you able to do an anamorphic lens roundup? Sirui, Great Joy, Vazen, etc.

Would you prefer this one or the sirui?

Will this work with the BMPCC 6K Pro or will the internal NDs hit the rear elements?

Will this work on mirrorless camera like Nikon Z6, Z5 or Sony A7 iiii? Thanks!

Will it work with Canon C70 with adapter?(per conversion to from RF to EF lens mount)..?

That t-shirt... been there.. am there... ;)

What camera are you using in these examples?

Could you pleas HELP me? I notice how you voice sounds so crystal clear even with the mic a little far. I have a NTG4 and if I put the mic at that distance I get a hollow voice but yours sounds as if the mic is right over your mouth. Could you tell me how you do that?

My biggest issue with these cheaper anamorphic lenses is what you said regarding the squeeze factor changing depending on your range of focus. That's a HUGE ISSUE! If you rack from a close up subject to one far away (short film or something), then your squeeze factor is f**ked. That's such a major issue I just don't get how people can even use this lens or the sirui. I 100% understand wanting an anamorphic lens, I like most want one too, but I'm going to wait until I can afford a vazen or an atlas orion lens. Those are reliable lenses, I've used them before, they work properly. None of this changing squeeze factor bullshit

Would the kens work on the blackmagic 6K pro?

Can. you use this lend on a Black Magic 6 K pro without a speed booster?

I know these are for video but does it make sense to get one for just photo creativity!

Would this work with the Red Epic?

Thanks for the Video! Would this lens work with a Canon M50 II? I think I would need an adapter, right?

Would this work the the Zcam E2 S6? EF mount

What camera was used at 2:35?

does PL works on sony a 6400 and what's the price in hong kong for this lens ?

What adapter did you use?

I’m confused, are these the Laowa anamorphic lenses?

i wonder if there can be an adapter that can attach to the back of the ef mount to make the "nub" more flush with the end? i suppose if it were that easy they would have done it but i wonder by it was done this way which negates so many options for lots of ppl. I got a gh6 and use a metabones speedbooster so im pretty bummed i wont be able to have this lens as an option

sharpness?

I think between this and the siruis this is what I would choose

That's some pretty extreme looking barrel distortion at 6:30

Is this usable with a full frame camera?

2 questions. does a full frame anamorphic work on a super 35 sensor ? if so would this lens work on the 6k pro. bc of the built in NDs

Thanks for the amazing review. But the more important question is, where can we get that amazing T shirt?

will these work on a Blackmagic pocket 6k pro?

Is it going to work with Canon C200?

Anyone know if this will work on the 6k pro’s built in ND filters?

Wow, was really excited about this until the marks and changing squeeze was mentioned. Looked really solid with good mounting options… too bad, the ft marks would have been so easy to add

Honestly, the flares look more like something you would get out of an Anamorphic Lens Filter and not a real lens...the Sirui 1.3x win this one for me.

Does this work with your RED SCARLET? I have a RED EPIC DRAGON and ordered the PL mount version. Hoping it's going to work. thx

I think a squeeze factor of 1.6x at minimum focus gives you MORE vertical oval bokeh. Because you stretch it less horizontal in post.

This or the Sirui?

will these lenses fit on black magic cameras?

Wait, if the squeeze factor changes with focus distance, is it basically impossible (or at least an involved post-production fix) to rack focus in a shot? Does the image just get elongated/squished when pulling to something close? That sounds like a huge downside...

is it full frame?

It was my understanding that you need a RF version for an RF mount? If one is using the Canon R5 and not the C, you can use the EF version of this lens?

But can't you lock the mirror and use it on a DSLR?

Woah - the squeeze factor changes based on focus?? Was really interested in this lens right up until that. That kind of makes it unusable for a lot of scenarios doesn't it?

No Fuji-X mount? 😰

Could this work on the Blackmagic Pocket 6k Pro?

If it goes from 1.8 to 1.6 approx. when adjusting your focal distance, isn't this going to be a nightmare in post when decompressing multiple shots? I'd love your take on that, could be a deal breaker for me but then again my understanding is that this is common with anamorphics.. lmk, you da man!!

Too bad the ef version ptotudes that much. I'd buy it to use with my C70 and the speedbooster..

Is it really pronounced as "soo-ray" not "see-roo-wee" for Sirui. Awesome review!

Does it works on a APS-C camera ? 🤔

Likely a no-go on the BMPCC 6K Pro then with the protective glass over the built-in NDs then, huh? Too bad because these look slick.

price?

will this work with BMPCC6k?

Having bought the 60mm with adapter that fist came out, I feel a bit robbed...60mm was always a bit funny, then you have the huge adapter that adds weight...And now you get everything you wanted in a single, much smaller lens. Annoyed! Does it vignette less up close than the adapter version? I looks like they've improved that too.

Camera: I need more lens!

Confusing. The lens has a blue teal flare, but the Ring on the body in Amber… WUWT?

can I use it with bmpcc 6k pro? thanks.

What budget full frame cameras shoot open gate? So that we don't get a noodle shaped aspect ratio from this squeeze lol. Sirui's 1.6x is already 2.8:1 on a 16:9 recording format.

It's a cool lens for sure. But King? Not at all. It has the mumps. That's a big problem! Love the size, weight, minimum flares, and the stretch.

Assume this wouldn’t mount to a C300/200?

The fact that it's called great joy just gives me new york cheap gift shop vibes lol I feel like I'm buying a toy from one of those cheap toy stores in new york😆

PL or no. I was looking the kick-starter thingy or whatever and did not see PL so I was :(

The squeeze changing based on focus is a giant yikes.