Sirui's new full-frame AF primes cost 649€ and 539€. The Sony and Lumix video bodies Sirui lists, the filter catch, and how Sony's 16mm and 24mm compare.
Sirui launched two full-frame autofocus primes on 9 November 2026: the Aurora 15mm f/1.6 at 649€ and the Aurora 24mm f/1.4 at 539€ on its European store ($599 and $499 in the US). Both ship now in Sony E and L-mount, with Nikon Z and Fujifilm X versions due in the first quarter of 2027. Each weighs about 550 g, uses an STM focus motor and has a de-clickable aperture ring.
PetaPixel, Newsshooter and SonyAlphaRumors stuck to specs and US prices. If you shoot video, look at Sirui's own compatibility tables first: they leave out several recent Sony and Lumix bodies. Then weigh them against Sony's FE 16mm F1.8 G and FE 24mm F1.4 GM, which cost far more in Europe and weigh less.
Sirui publishes a photo and video compatibility table on each product page. We copied both on 10 November. A missing body may be untested rather than broken. Both lenses have a USB-C port for firmware, so Sirui can add support later. Check the table anyway before you order for a paid job.
| Camera | 15mm f/1.6 | 24mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| FX3, FX30, A7S III, A7 IV, ZV-E1, A6700, ZV-E10 II | Compatible | Compatible |
| FX2 | Compatible | Not listed |
| A1 | Compatible | Video compatible, photo "Optimizing" |
| A9 II | "Optimizing" | "Partial" |
| A7 II | "Partially compatible" | Compatible |
| A6000 | "Partially compatible" | "Partial" |
| A7 V, A7R VI, A1 II, A9 III, FX5, FX6 | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lumix S5, S5II, S9, S1, S1H, S1R, S1RII | Compatible | Compatible |
| Lumix S5IIX, S1II, S1IIE | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sigma fp, fp L, BF; Leica SL2, SL3, CL | Compatible | Compatible |
Sirui marks "partial" with an asterisk and doesn't say what's missing. The two tables also disagree on the A7 II and the A9 II, which suggests they were written at different times. If you shoot on an FX2, an A7 V or an S5IIX, ask the dealer or Sirui before you buy. The Laowa tilt-shift we covered last week had a similar gap with recent Lumix bodies, so third-party L-mount support needs checking model by model.
| Spec | Aurora 15mm f/1.6 | Aurora 24mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Aperture | f/1.6 to f/16, 11 blades | f/1.4 to f/16, 11 blades |
| Optics | 17 elements in 12 groups (3 aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HRI) | 14 elements in 11 groups (3 aspherical, 4 ED, 3 HRI) |
| Angle of view (diagonal) | 109.3° | 82.93° |
| Distortion | About 1.4% (Sirui) | Not published |
| Close focus | 30 cm, 0.08× | 26 cm, 0.15× |
| Focus motor | STM, 360° focus ring | STM, 360° focus ring |
| Controls | Aperture ring with click on/off and iris lock, AF/MF switch, Fn button, USB-C | |
| Ring diameters | Focus 76 mm, aperture 75.2 mm | Focus 76 mm, aperture 75.2 mm |
| Filter thread | 77 mm | 62 mm |
| Size | Ø82 × 106.4 mm (L: 104.4 mm) | Ø76 × 106.6 mm (L: 104.6 mm) |
| Weight | 542 g (L: 550 g) | 550 g (L: 560 g) |
| Stabilisation | None, use IBIS | None, use IBIS |
| Weather sealing | Dust and splash resistant | Dust and splash resistant |
| Price | 649€ / $599 | 539€ / $499 |
The matching ring diameters and near-identical lengths help if you swap between the two on a rig: one size of gear ring fits both. Sirui doesn't say where the rings sit along the barrel, so your follow focus may still need moving. It also doesn't say whether manual focus is linear, which matters if you pull focus by hand on a focus-by-wire motor.
On Sony E the obvious rivals are the FE 16mm F1.8 G and the FE 24mm F1.4 GM. Both are smaller and lighter, and both support the Breathing Compensation in recent Sony bodies.
| Sirui 15mm f/1.6 | Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G | Sirui 24mm f/1.4 | Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price, Europe | 649€ | 920€ | 539€ | 1399€ (1249€ in a bundle) |
| Price, UK | Not found | £849 | Not found | £1,159 |
| Weight | 542 g | 304 g | 550 g | 445 g |
| Length | 106.4 mm | 75 mm | 106.6 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Filter | 77 mm | 67 mm | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| Close focus | 30 cm | 15 cm (AF) | 26 cm | 24 cm |
| Sony Breathing Compensation | No | Yes | No | Yes (see note) |
Sony's product page for the 16mm says it supports Breathing Compensation. We didn't recheck the 24mm GM entry on Sony's lens list today, so look it up for your body. When we read Sony's compatibility pages for the Sigma 50-120mm, the lists included Sony lenses only.
The light gap is small at 15/16mm: f/1.6 against f/1.8 is a third of a stop. At 24mm, f/1.4 matches the GM. So the Sirui pair saves you 271€ and 860€ against Sony's list prices, and costs you 238 g and 105 g on the rig.
Sony's Super 35 crop is 1.5×. The 15mm frames like a 22.5mm and the 24mm like a 36mm, which makes a decent vlog and interview pair for a Super 35 body. On these bodies you carry the weight of a full-frame lens and use only the middle of its image circle. On a small gimbal or a handheld A6700, 550 g on the front makes a difference.
| Lens | Full frame (FX3, A7 IV) | Super 35 (FX30, A6700) |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora 15mm | 15mm | 22.5mm |
| Aurora 24mm | 24mm | 36mm |
Here the pair is awkward. The 15mm takes 77 mm filters and the 24mm takes 62 mm, so a single set won't cover both without adapters. We'd buy one 82 mm variable ND and two step-up rings, 77-82 and 62-82, as we explain in our guide to 82 mm variable NDs. On a 15mm lens, check a thin-frame VND for vignetting at the wide end before you buy a full set. Sony's 16mm and 24mm GM share 67 mm, which is simpler.
| If you... | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Want a fast 24mm for interviews on an FX3 or A7 IV and the budget is tight | Sirui 24mm f/1.4 | Same f/1.4 as the GM for 860€ less, both bodies on Sirui's list |
| Fly a small gimbal or shoot handheld all day | Sony 16mm G / 24mm GM | 238 g and 105 g lighter, shorter barrel |
| Use Breathing Compensation on an FX30 or A6700 | Sony | Sony lists only its own lenses |
| Shoot interiors, car cabins or real estate | Sirui 15mm f/1.6 | Wider than 16mm, 1.4% distortion claimed, standard 77 mm filters |
| Own an FX2, A7 V, FX5, S5IIX or S1II | Wait or ask first | Not on Sirui's tables yet |
| Shoot Nikon Z or Fujifilm X | Wait | Versions due Q1 2027 |
| Good | Check first |
|---|---|
| Clicked or de-clicked aperture ring with iris lock | No published breathing figures, only "low focus breathing" |
| Same ring diameters on both lenses | Linear manual focus not mentioned |
| 649€ and 539€, well under Sony's prices | About 550 g each, heavier than Sony |
| USB-C firmware updates | Recent Sony and Lumix bodies missing from the tables |
| Three-year replacement warranty from Sirui | Two filter sizes, 77 and 62 mm |
Sirui's warranty covers replacement for faults not caused by misuse for three years, and paid repair after drops or water damage. In Europe you also have the two-year legal guarantee from the seller.
Sirui's French store listed 649€ for the 15mm and 539€ for the 24mm on 10 November 2026. In the US they're $599 and $499. Foto Erhardt and Calumet in Germany didn't list them yet, and we found no UK price.
Sirui lists the FX2 as compatible with the 15mm. The FX2 doesn't appear on the 24mm table, so ask Sirui or your dealer before you buy that one.
No. Sony's compatibility lists include only Sony lenses. Sirui says both lenses have low focus breathing but publishes no figures.
No. Neither lens has optical stabilisation, so you rely on the camera's IBIS or digital stabilisation.
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