{"id":99,"date":"2025-09-25T10:37:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T08:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nikondb.com\/blog\/?p=99"},"modified":"2025-12-01T11:17:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T10:17:18","slug":"sirui-aurora-35mm-f-1-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nikondb.com\/blog\/sirui-aurora-35mm-f-1-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Sirui Unveils the Aurora 35mm f\/1.4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On <strong>25 September 2025<\/strong>, Sirui added a new gem to its growing Aurora lineup: the Aurora 35mm f\/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens. This is the second lens in the Aurora series (after the 85mm f\/1.4) and marks a strong step toward a versatile prime toolkit for photographers and videographers seeking a balance of portability, speed, and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Specs &amp; Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Focal Length &amp; Format:<\/strong> 35 mm, full-frame coverage. Works with major mirrorless mounts: Sony E, Nikon Z, Leica L, Fujifilm X. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum Aperture:<\/strong> f\/1.4 \u2014 great for low-light, shallow depth-of-field shots, and creative bokeh. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optical Construction:<\/strong> 16 optical elements arranged in 11 groups, including specialty elements \u2014 SED (ultra-low dispersion), ED, HRI, and several aspherical lenses \u2014 designed to reduce aberrations, control chromatic aberration and minimize flare while delivering sharpness and contrast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aperture Blades:<\/strong> 13-blade circular diaphragm, for smooth, pleasing bokeh and gradient transitions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum Focus Distance &amp; Magnification:<\/strong> 0.35 m (\u2248 1.15 ft), with maximum magnification ratio of ~0.14\u00d7 \u2014 enabling relatively close-up shots with natural perspective.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Angle of View:<\/strong> ~65.7\u00b0, providing a classic \u201cnormal-to-wide\u201d field of view useful for a wide variety of genres: street, environmental portraits, travel, documentary, landscape. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filter Thread &amp; Build:<\/strong> 62 mm filter thread; robust all-metal construction; dust- and moisture-resistant design with fluorine-coated front element to resist fingerprints, oil and dirt. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Size &amp; Weight:<\/strong> Around 490 g (mount-dependent), with a compact profile \u2014 considerably lighter and more portable than many competing 35 mm f\/1.4 lenses. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autofocus:<\/strong> STM (stepping motor) autofocus, with support for eye\/face detection (depending on camera body), suitable for both stills and video. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mount Compatibility:<\/strong> Available for Sony E, Nikon Z, Leica L (thanks to Sirui joining the L-Mount Alliance), and Fujifilm X \u2014 giving wide flexibility across major mirrorless systems. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who the Aurora 35mm f\/1.4 Is Think For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This lens seems ideal for photographers and creators who value:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Versatility:<\/strong> 35 mm on full frame (or ~50-52 mm equivalent on APS-C) \u2014 a classic \u201cwalkaround\u201d focal length that works for street, documentary, travel, environmental portraiture, and event work. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low-light shooting &amp; shallow depth-of-field:<\/strong> The generous f\/1.4 aperture makes it suitable for night scenes, indoor available-light situations, or creative bokeh work. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portability &amp; travel-friendliness:<\/strong> Thanks to its relatively light build and compact size, it\u2019s a strong candidate for photographers on the move, vloggers, or hybrid shooters who don\u2019t want bulky gear. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-system flexibility:<\/strong> With multiple mount options (E, Z, L, X), it can serve 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