I picked up the SIRUI Venus 100mm anamorphic to compliment my 35mm, and honestly, together it feels like the perfect combo for a filmmaker who wants that cinematic look without overcomplicating the setup. In this video, I’m not doing a sit-down review—I’m just sharing a clean compilation of shots from a recent photo walk in the city, all captured in 4K on my Sony A7IV with the 100mm Venus. Everything you’re seeing is handheld with no rigging—just the A7IV and the lens—and that was the whole point. I wanted to see what kind of “real world” results I could get when I’m moving fast and keeping it simple. I was genuinely surprised by how usable the footage came out, especially considering the focal length and the fact that I wasn’t building out a full cinema rig. If you’re thinking about adding an anamorphic lens to your kit (or pairing focal lengths like 35mm + 100mm), this video is basically my quick proof-of-concept: keep it minimal, get out in the city, and let the glass do its thing. If you’ve got questions about the lens, drop them in the comments and I’ll help you out.