Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4
Announced September 29, 2025
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 is a well-built, feature-rich full-frame prime that offers impressive center sharpness and professional-grade controls at an accessible price point. While it delivers excellent value, users should expect some compromises in autofocus speed, corner sharpness, and flare control compared to more expensive alternatives.
Weighted from 15 reviewer scores
Pros
- Extensive physical controls including aperture ring, iris lock, and custom button
- Excellent center sharpness and image quality
- Smooth, attractive bokeh rendering
- Robust, weather-sealed metal construction
- High-value, affordable pricing
Cons
- Presence of chromatic aberration and purple fringing
- Noticeable autofocus lag and occasional tracking struggles
- Susceptibility to flare and ghosting
- Softness in extreme corners
- Visible focus breathing
- Launch price $549 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 35mm f/1.4
- Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount, Fujifilm X Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 35.1 cm (0.14x)
- Filter thread 62mm
- Autofocus motor STM
- Weight & size 489.88g (1 lb 1.3 oz) · 75.95 x 102.87 mm (2.99 x 4.05 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 15 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 8.5/10
I’m seeing a pattern forming with these lenses: they share excellent build quality and razor-sharp glass. There are definitely some compromises that result from the affordable nature of these lenses, but if you want a fast 35mm lens, the Aurora might be the best option out there.
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The Sirui Aurora 35mm F1.4 is a positive evolution of the Aurora series. It feels like a slightly more mature effort, with a more sophisticated build and slight improvements to the optical performance relative to the 85mm.
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[T]his is a surprisingly solid full-frame 35mm f/1.4 low-budget optic.
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It's enough to compare the list of cons and pros in order to know that the Sirui Aurora 35 mm f/1.4 is a well-put-together lens.
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I personally personally think that this is a cracking lens.
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That being said, the 35mm f/1.4 is a well-rounded lens for the money. At this price, you can't have it all, but this delivers more than I expected.
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[O]verall, it's a technically very good lens and I've had no issues working with it at all.
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I can say that this is a high quality piece of glass with professional controls [...]
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I'm not going to lie, it's not surprising to me that a $500 lens is most definitely not a $1,500 lens killer.
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I absolutely like this lens and I think it's going to get a lot of use here for interviews.
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[T]ogether, these two lenses form one of the most impressive, budget-friendly full-frame prime sets available today.
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Now, I'm a major fan of this 35mm and will 100% be adding this lens to my kit.
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If I was to either recommend the Sony 35mm f/1.8 or the Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4, I'd probably go for this lens.
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And Sirui Aurora 35mm f/1.4 is definitely the best bang for a buck lens you can get in 35 mm full frame for a lot of different cameras.
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Well, for the $550, I think it's definitely worth it with all the bells and whistles it has.
