Key Features
- High-speed T1.9 aperture
- Consistent design across the Athena Prime series
- Advanced optical design
- Zero focus breathing
- Versatile ARRI PL mount
- Precision engineering
- Robust yet lightweight construction
NiSI
NiSi ATHENA PRIME 40mm T1.9 Full-Frame Lens (ARRI PL)
NiSi ATHENA PRIME 40mm T1.9 Full-Frame Lens (ARRI PL)
9420 E DoubleTree Ranch Rd #107
9420 E DoubleTree Ranch Rd #107
Scottsdale AZ 85258
United States
Key Features
- High-speed T1.9 aperture
- Consistent design across the Athena Prime series
- Advanced optical design
- Zero focus breathing
- Versatile ARRI PL mount
- Precision engineering
- Robust yet lightweight construction
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NiSi ATHENA PRIME 40mm T1.9: The Ultimate Cine Lens for Professional Filmmakers
Overview:
The NiSi ATHENA PRIME 40mm T1.9 stands out in the realm of professional cinematography lenses, offering unparalleled versatility and performance for filmmakers and videographers. With its full-frame coverage and fast T1.9 aperture, this lens excels in low-light conditions and achieves a cinematic shallow depth of field, making it ideal for everything from dynamic portraiture to immersive videography. It features an ARRI PL mount, ensuring compatibility with a broad array of professional cinema cameras. Key attributes include its consistent performance across the focusing range with no visible focus breathing, ultra-low chromatic aberration for crisp, clear images, and a matched prime design for seamless integration into multi-lens setups.
The lens is engineered for precision, with a 300° focus rotation and 10-blade aperture for beautifully smooth bokeh. Its compact, lightweight build and thoughtful design, including 0.8 MOD focus and aperture gears, underscore its utility in professional settings, affirming the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 40mm T1.9 as a top-tier choice for industry professionals seeking excellence in visual storytelling.
More Details:
- High-speed T1.9 aperture enhances low-light capability and depth of field control, setting your subjects apart with a distinct visual flair.
- Consistent design across the Athena Prime series ensures quick, balanced swaps on gimbals, maintaining your creative flow without interruption.
- Advanced optical design minimizes chromatic aberration and optimizes micro-contrast, delivering impeccably sharp, vibrant images.
- Zero focus breathing keeps your composition intact, crucial for maintaining narrative immersion and visual continuity.
- Versatile ARRI PL mount offers broad compatibility with a range of leading cinema cameras, integrating seamlessly into professional workflows.
- Precision engineering with a 300° focus rotation and a 10-blade aperture mechanism ensures smooth, accurate control and beautiful bokeh effects.
- Robust yet lightweight construction makes this lens an ideal companion for on-the-go shooting, without compromising on durability or image quality.
- High-speed T1.9 aperture
- Consistent design across the Athena Prime series
- Advanced optical design
- Zero focus breathing
- Versatile ARRI PL mount
- Precision engineering
- Robust yet lightweight construction
What cameras is the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 40mm T1.9 compatible with?
This lens features an ARRI PL mount, making it compatible with a wide range of professional cinema cameras that use the PL mount system.
Can the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 40mm T1.9 be used in low-light conditions?
Yes, its high-speed T1.9 aperture enables excellent performance in low-light conditions, allowing for beautiful, shallow depth of field effects.
Does the lens exhibit focus breathing?
No, the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 40mm T1.9 is designed to minimize focus breathing, ensuring a consistent image size and improving the quality of video production.
What is the minimum focusing distance of this lens?
The minimum focusing distance of the lens is 35cm, allowing for close-up shots with clear detail.
How does the lens perform in terms of optical quality?
It features an advanced optical design that minimizes chromatic aberration and enhances micro-contrast, delivering sharp, detailed images across the frame.
Is the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 40mm T1.9 suitable for professional filmmaking?
Yes, with features like a 300° focus rotation, a 10-blade aperture for smooth bokeh, and ultra-low chromatic aberration, it meets the high standards required for professional video production.
- Focal Length: 40mm
- Maximum Aperture: T1.9
- Minimum Aperture: T22
- Image Circle: 46mm
- Lens Mount: ARRI PL
- Number of Aperture Blades: 10
- Focus Rotation: 300°
- Minimum Focus Distance: 35cm
- Filter Thread: 80mm
- Dimensions (Ø x L): 80 x 107.5mm
- Weight: 890g
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