Sirui 24mm T1.2 Night Walker S35 Cine Lens Review

The Sirui 24mm T1.2 Night Walker S35 is a fast, budget-friendly cine lens designed for Super 35 sensors. At under $280, it offers an unusually bright T1.2 aperture at a fraction of the cost of traditional cinema glass, making it an accessible entry point for indie filmmakers, video creators, and hobbyists looking to build out a lens kit without heavy investment. The 24mm focal length on S35 sensors provides a moderately wide field of view, useful for environmental storytelling, vlogging, or establishing shots.

Sirui has positioned the Night Walker line as affordable cine alternatives with geared focus and aperture rings, clickless aperture control, and consistent front diameter across the series for easy filter and matte box use. Build quality and optical performance at this price point will naturally involve trade-offs compared to premium glass, but the T1.2 speed gives creators flexibility in low light and control over depth of field. It's a practical option for those prioritizing value and manual cine features over top-tier sharpness or coatings.