SIRUI Saturn V2 Anamorphic Lens Wins Best of Show at IBC 2026
Published on: September 15, 2026
Updated on: September 15, 2026
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What award did the SIRUI Saturn V2 win at IBC 2026?
The SIRUI Saturn V2 was named one of six Best of Show winners in Newsshooter's independent IBC 2026 awards, selected by editors Erik Naso and Matthew Allard from the new products they saw on the show floor. It's worth noting this recognition comes from Newsshooter's own editorial picks rather than an official IBC award, and there was no entry fee involved, which makes the selection a straightforward reflection of what caught the editors' attention on the floor.
Newsshooter runs this award every year to spotlight products they feel earned attention for genuine innovation, not marketing spend. For IBC 2026, the two editors split the show between them and each brought back three picks, landing on six winners total: Tentacle Sync's TRACK E2 audio recorder, Motorized Precision's EVA robotic camera system, Deity's D4RX wireless receiver, Dream Chip's Atom Two HDR mini camera, Desview's Core OL monitor series, and the SIRUI Saturn V2. Of that list, the Saturn V2 was the only lens product to make the cut, standing alongside recorders, robotics, receivers, cameras, and monitors from across the production chain.
What makes the SIRUI Saturn V2 different from the original Saturn?
The Saturn V2 keeps the size, weight, 1.6x anamorphic squeeze, and T2.9 aperture of the original Saturn lineup, and adds a locking barrel that rotates a full 90 degrees to switch between horizontal and vertical anamorphic shooting without removing the lens from the camera.
That rotation carries the flare axis with it, so the anamorphic character of the lens follows the orientation change rather than staying fixed to one axis. For anyone shooting a mix of horizontal delivery and vertical-first content in the same session, that's a meaningful shift: instead of swapping lenses or accepting a flare that no longer matches the frame, the Saturn V2 lets the operator rotate the barrel and keep working.
SIRUI also moved away from the signature blue-streak flare of the first-generation Saturn in favor of a neutral flare on the V2. A neutral flare takes on the color of whatever light source it's pointed at, rather than imposing a fixed blue cast, which gives colorists and DPs more room to shape the look in post rather than being locked into one aesthetic straight out of the lens. Filters remain an option for anyone who wants to push the flare toward a specific color deliberately.
What are the specs and price of the SIRUI Saturn V2?
The Saturn V2 is offered as a three-lens set covering 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm, all at T2.9, and ships in Sony E, Leica L, and Canon RF mounts. The set is priced at $1,699 USD, with individual lenses available separately at $599 USD each, and availability was targeted for two to three weeks after the IBC show.
Spec
Detail
Focal lengths
35mm, 50mm, 75mm
Aperture
T2.9 (constant across the set)
Squeeze factor
1.6x anamorphic
Mounts
Sony E, Leica L, Canon RF
Barrel rotation
90°, horizontal ↔ vertical, flare axis included
Flare character
Neutral (vs. blue streak on original Saturn)
Set price
$1,699 USD
Individual lens price
$599 USD
Final Thoughts
Being the only lens singled out among Newsshooter's six IBC 2026 Best of Show winners is a solid marker for where the Saturn line stands in the anamorphic space. The V2's rotating barrel addresses a real workflow gap for creators splitting their output between horizontal and vertical formats, and the shift to a neutral flare broadens how the lens can be used across different projects and grading styles. Combined with a price point that keeps a three-lens full-frame anamorphic set well under $2,000, the Saturn V2 looks positioned to extend SIRUI's reach among independent filmmakers and content creators working across multiple delivery formats.
FAQ
Is the Newsshooter Best of Show an official IBC award? No. It's an independent editorial selection made by Newsshooter's own team, chosen without an entry fee, separate from any official awards handed out by IBC itself.
When will the SIRUI Saturn V2 ship? Availability was targeted for two to three weeks after IBC 2026, which ran September 11–14, 2026.
What mounts does the Saturn V2 support? The three-lens set ships in Sony E, Leica L, and Canon RF mounts.
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