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NiSi 135mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.2 (PL Mount)

Full-frame and 46mm imaging circle Maximum micro-contrast control and ultra-low chromatic aberration for unparalleled image quality Large aperture of T2.2 and soft bokeh for beautiful background separation Rear Mount filter mount for a more flexible workflow and creative control for filmmaking Precisely engineered to minimize focus breathing, maintaining a consistent field of view during focus adjustments Perfectly aligned characteristics, micro contrast, and color ensuring a seamless experience across the lineup Matched iris and focus ring of other NiSi Athena Lenses 77mm filter thread and matched aperture and focus rings across the range for easy use of lens accessories Focus ring with 300° rotation and fluorescent focal scales for accurate, easy-to-read focus pulls in any lighting condition. Offers unparalleled image quality, flexibility, and creative control for filmmakers

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$1354.5 $2150 In stock

Category: PL Mount

Explore the expansive horizons of cinematic storytelling with the latest release in our Athena lens collection, the NiSi 135mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.2 (PL Mount). Though it stands out as the largest size in the Athena Prime series, it boasts perfectly aligned characteristics, micro contrast, and color ensuring a seamless experience across the lineup.

This lens is a testament to our commitment to providing filmmakers with tools that offer superior image quality. It features advanced micro-contrast control and minimal chromatic aberration, ensuring that every shot is rendered with crystal-clear detail and vibrant, true-to-life colors. The T2.2 aperture allows for exquisite subject isolation against a beautifully soft, out-of-focus background, enhancing the visual depth and emotional impact of your narrative.

The 135mm ATHENA PRIME is meticulously designed to minimize focus breathing, providing filmmakers with a consistent field of view when adjusting focus. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your visual storytelling, ensuring smooth, distraction-free transitions that keep your audience engaged. While this lens may be larger, its iris and focus ring positions match the rest of the Athena range, allowing for familiar and efficient operation, especially in fast-paced shooting environments.

The lens includes a 77mm filter thread and an 80mm clamp-on size, consistent with the series, facilitating the use of a wide array of lens accessories. The focus ring, with 300° of rotation and fluorescent focal scales, promises precise and effortless focus adjustments, crucial for capturing those fleeting moments with sharp clarity, even in less-than-ideal lighting conditions.

The NiSi 135mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.2 (PL Mount) is a versatile and invaluable asset for filmmakers. Its design incorporates a rear filter mount, allowing for the quick addition of ND and Mist filters, simplifying your workflow and ensuring your lens remains protected during the process.

Ideal for a broad spectrum of film projects, from epic cinematic productions to detailed close-ups in documentaries or evocative music videos, the NiSi 135mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.2 (PL Mount) redefines the boundaries of creative freedom and image quality. Step into a world where your cinematic vision is bound only by the limits of your imagination with NiSi.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ryan ★★★★★

The focus falloff on this 135mm is so smooth at T2.2 that my close-ups have that dreamy, cinematic depth instantly. It’s incredibly sharp wide open yet still renders skin tones beautifully. Exactly the look I’ve been chasing.

Jacob ★★★★★

The compression on this 135mm at T2.2 gives such a distinct, painterly background separation for close-ups. I've been using it on a gimbal and the full-frame coverage stays sharp edge-to-edge without any noticeable breathing.

Alexander W. ★★★★★

The build quality on this lens feels incredibly solid, and the focus ring has just the right amount of resistance for smooth pulls. I used it for a tight portrait session and the bokeh is buttery smooth.