The Swirliest Bokeh EVER | Nikon Anamorphics

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AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1.8G test with the Sirui anamorphic adapter.
Camera used was the Lumix S5. Settings 23.976 10-bit 422.
notable characteristics are; the lens is more prone to horizontal flares and oval flares than other lenses with the adapter. The flares are far less streaky than that on sub $1000 or "Budget" anamorphic lenses (Ie: sirui Saturn, and Venus lenses). Flares are more organic and look closer to the Atlas Orion flares. Barrel distortion is phenomenal and looks similar to 1.8x or even 2x anamorphic lenses. When wide open (f1.8) chromatic aberrations are somewhat visible (note: the color grade was meant to push the aberrations heavily. most color grades will not show as many aberrations). When stopped down to f2.8 aberrations dissipate heavily. Swirly bokeh is also extremely prominent. The swirls are reminiscent of the Helios 44-2. The swirls cover almost the whole frame but are more pronounced on the edges of the frame. There is minor fall-off on the edge of the frame. Bokeh when wide open at f1.8 is more of an oval shape. because of the 1.25x squeeze factor oval bokeh isn't noticeable on most lenses. When the aperture is open enough (on any lens) the bokeh does seem to be more oval and less round. Final note is that when close focussing there is some slight vignetting. This is due to the fact I was using a step down ring for my ND filter. Normally there is no vignetting even with a matte box.
Given the totally cost of the lens set-up ($499 Sirui Anamorphic Adapter, and $150 for the Nikkor 50mm 1.8G) I would say the results are by far the best for the money.
AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1.8G test coming soon!