The Truth About SIRUI Nightwalker Lenses: Comprehensive Review

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This is a comprehensive review of the SIRUI Nightwalker Lenses, a promising option for filmmakers seeking quality on a budget. We filmed three Stranger Things inspired scenes and utilized all three of these lenses to capture the magic. This video provides an in-depth analysis of these budget-friendly cine lenses, evaluating their performance, build quality, and overall value in the world of filmmaking.
Key Aspects Covered in this Review:
• Assessing Low Light Performance Capabilities
• Examining the Build Quality and Design Aesthetics
• Analyzing the Price-to-Value Ratio for Independent Filmmakers
• Evaluating Image Sharpness and Characteristics
• Practicality and Ease of Use in Various Filming Scenarios
*Purchase the SIRUI Nightwalker Lenses: Get 5% off the SIRUI Nightwalker Lenses by using the code, Garrett5 through this link: bit.ly/3FYgS4t
// GEAR IN THIS EPISODE //
The music I use bit.ly/musicbedfm
RED Komodo bhpho.to/3f4RgHe
WC Komodo Accessory Kit bhpho.to/2OUwgYM
SmallHD Monitor bhpho.to/3n6xzCO
Teradek Wireless bhpho.to/3n8DyXK
WC Mattebox bhpho.to/3zVUnZr
Anton Bauer V-Mount bhpho.to/3jT6Uav
// GEAR I USE TO MAKE YT VIDEOS //
Panasonic GH5S bhpho.to/2NGupTI
Panasonic G85 bhpho.to/3dJJsal
Canon EF 16-24mm f/2.8 L II bhpho.to/2UfCXU0
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II bhpho.to/37scgB3
Metabones Speed Booster XL bhpho.to/2GqiWU8
PolarPro 82mm Vari ND Filter bhpho.to/38qltdd
//TABLE OF CONTENTS //
0:00 - Introduction to SIRUI Nightwalker Lenses
1:00 - Specifications and Features
4:18 - Analyzing Key Positive Features
6:28 - Discussing Limitations and Considerations
11:19 - Personal Experience
11:54 - Final Evaluation
12:58 - Stranger Things Scenes / Test Footage
// THINGS TO KNOW //
Follow me on TikTok - / garrett.sammons
Let's connect on IG - / garrettsammons
// #sirui #nightwalker #cinemalens //
*All opinions made in this video are my own. Some of the links listed above are affiliate link. It costs nothing extra to use and helps me create new videos.
My name is Garrett. I am a full-time commercial producer, part-time film professor, and avid whiskey enthusiast living in Metro Detroit. I began on KZfaq to help bridge the technical and financial gap filmmakers face by giving away the same content I talk about in my classrooms. Learn tricks of the trade, discover new gear, stay up with filmmaking trends, dive into how I pull off cinematic looks, and so much more.

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@nile2227 6 ай бұрын

Amazing content! Love that you didn’t but talk bout the lenses but showed their capabilities!!!! Rooting for this channel!!!

@JericTamayo 2 ай бұрын

What I came to realize when people say "character", is a marketing way of saying their clinical imperfections.

@garrettsammons 2 ай бұрын

LMAO! It definitely can be. Lenses though are artistically measured on a scale of clinical to character. Most high-end, expensive, cinema lenses are sold due to their unique and specific characteristics, even if they aren’t clinically perfect. Cooke is a great example of that kind of brand.

@FilmRunnerMedia 2 ай бұрын

Those "stranger scenes" look freaking awesome. I just came here to see your lens review but seeing that was a major bonus. Great job, man.

@ScareTimeStudios 23 күн бұрын

Amazing and detailed review! Really helps me going into my first feature film shoot! Thanks!

@ClicStudio 2 ай бұрын

Best video on the lenses I could find, thank you!

@masonfoster6766 6 ай бұрын

Surprised this doesn’t have more views. the production on this is out of this world!!!

@garrettsammons 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate that my guy! 🤙

@apocryphal_man 6 ай бұрын

True. I believe it's down to the featured product. Video itself is great!

@leslieann7963 4 ай бұрын

This was absolutely godly. Thank youuuuuuuuu!!!!

@devbowman 3 ай бұрын

Amazing review! Thanks!

@danielduanetvtech 6 ай бұрын

Quality review my dude. Appreciate your "up north" shirt.

@garrettsammons 6 ай бұрын

It’s not a phase mom, it’s a lifestyle 🤙

@plutocrank 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video and review. Love this guy and the production for the vid.

@CineGisticMedia Ай бұрын

I was just on ST5 set. Their BTS was a c500 and the lens i swear was the size of my thigh. Huge. I just started getting unto this since i have gone the retired route. Its WILD to me just how much goes into their scenes its crazy. Great recreation. Really enjoy your videos. Good stuff.

@marianoguy 5 ай бұрын

2:34 I know this type of explanation is done to simplify things, but it confuses a lot of people. Length is length same as millimeters are millimeters. The *length* is not "based" on full frame or vistavision. Lenses just look like whatever they look on each sensor size you put them on. In this case, these look like what each of those focal lengths look like and have always looked like in cinema. Meaning, this 24mm gives you the same angle of view as what a 24mm did in [insert favorite classic film shot on super35.]

@AronMeinhardt 3 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!

@ClicStudio 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I always got confused because my 16mm does look like a 16mm on my aps-c camera and it doesn’t look like 24mm that explains it thank you so much

@MathieuStern 6 ай бұрын

Impressive , most impressive !

@garrettsammons 6 ай бұрын

I read this in Emperor Palpatine’s voice

@maddyasif08 13 күн бұрын

Hello, will these lenses give exact focal length on a FX30? A bit confused, can you help with an answer?

@romajasen6530 3 ай бұрын

Maybe someone knows how is it working with Sonya7 III

@AgainstThisWorld 15 күн бұрын

I have a question, for photography is it good?

@ladarieusparrish 3 ай бұрын

How’s that chromatic aberration?

@tulaa7935 6 ай бұрын

Your work is amazing. I'm now sold on this len! I tried to use your code Garrett as per what is in the description on Sirui store as per your link but didn't work. Then I tried Garrett5, and it work. So should the code be Garrett5? Thanks!

@garrettsammons 6 ай бұрын

Oh that’s good to know! I’ll update the info. Appreciate you friend 🤙

@razor4061 6 ай бұрын

I didn't like how you explained the focal lengths, you said they're not based on a full frame sensor and gave equivalents, but I think that explanation confuses more than just explaining that the s35 sensor is just smaller than a FF sensor, because the focal lengths are the same, just one looks wider than the other one because of the sensor size.

@garrettsammons 6 ай бұрын

Sorry for the confusion! You’re absolutely right. These are super 35 lenses, meaning they do not cover full frame sensors. All lenses, with the exception of MFT, have focal length measured against full frame coverage. That’s why there’s a crop factor on these lenses, hence the listed equivalents. 🙏

@Bit-Riot 3 ай бұрын

@@garrettsammons sorry so what do the MFT lenses measure against? MFT?

@ShortImpactMedia 2 ай бұрын

Can get an achromatic diopter to solve some of the issues!

@abdulrashidyusuf2507 4 ай бұрын

so d they come with a crop factor on fx30?

@gabrieldass3615 4 ай бұрын

Nope, since the fx30 has a super 35 sensor ( also known as an apsc sensor) which is exactly what the lenses are made for.

@Pharesm 4 ай бұрын

My main anamorphic lens should be a 16mm = *24mm equivalent* . . . Did Sirui not make one??

@garrettsammons 4 ай бұрын

These ones aren’t anamorphic, they’re standard. I know SIRUI has a few lines of anamorphic lenses, but I’m not sure about their field of view.

@mordavian 5 ай бұрын

Aren't they compatible with Canon R5?

@henroveenath791 2 ай бұрын

Yes they are

@jmanchester 5 ай бұрын

Ok, One question...24 OR 35? Just looking to pick up one.

@garrettsammons 5 ай бұрын

I’m a fan of wide angle lenses personally. I’d go 24.

@CUBandsandfans 2 ай бұрын

WHERE IS THE 16MM AND THE 75?

@TechnoNates 2 ай бұрын

This review is from 4 months ago..

@bunkertons 6 ай бұрын

Still looking for a review that isn't sponsored/affiliated with Sirui.

@garrettsammons 6 ай бұрын

Hey Bunkertons! SIRUI didn’t pay me for the review and the lenses are going back to them now that the review is complete. I don’t let brands preview review videos or give input into the content of what I say/write. I make sure to be 100% honest in my reviews. Not having to purchase products up front allows me to review more things for the channel, while keeping my costs down. I hope that makes sense. I don’t want you to get the wrong idea of how/why I review gear 😊

@hewhohewho Ай бұрын

why don't they put the ACTUAL focal lengths on them? it makes no sense since they are unusable with full frame sensors O_O

@ShonCeasa 2 ай бұрын

Is it auto focus?

@garrettsammons 2 ай бұрын

Fully manual

@JamesAidanKing 3 ай бұрын

Pointless now to watch sample footage when youtube locks you out of anything beyond low BR 1080p

@RicanStudio Ай бұрын

This is a sponsored video, Sirui paid you and probably signed off on the video. Am I wrong? Didn't mean there is anything wrong with that, but despite the tag from KZfaq saying it's sponsored you didn't mention it to start the video.

@garrettsammons Ай бұрын

Hey there! Sorry you thought that, but I SIRUI paid me no money, nor did they see the video until after it was uploaded. I always put the sponsored tag on any videos where a company sends me equipment to test. If a brand does pay me or compensates me in any way, I always front load the video/livestream with that information. I appreciate your concern and honesty 🙏

@RicanStudio Ай бұрын

@@garrettsammons Thanks for making that clear. No big deal, but maybe mention that at the start of videos. I think it sets and important context for understanding how to understand your thoughts.