NiSi ATHENA 18mm T2.2 with Drop-In Filter PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens RF/E/L Mount
- Brand: NiSi
- SKU: N-393866
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46mm Image Circle For Full-frame Coverage
Focal lengths range from 14mm ultra-wide angle to 135mm in the NiSi Athena range, covering super wide angle to portrait focal lengths. It allows you to capture a wide variety of subjects.
Fast Aperture T 1.9 / T2.4
25/35/50/85mm all have a maximum aperture of T1.9. The 14mm has a maximum aperture of T2.4 while the 18mm/135mm have a maximum aperture of T2.2. Athena Lenses have Soft bokeh for beautiful background separation.
Ultra-Low Chromatic Aberration and Micro-Contrast control
Designed with micro-contrast control and ultra-low chromatic aberration, these lenses offer unparalleled image quality with finer image details.
No Visible Focus Breathing
The Athena Prime lenses have been designed to minimize focus breathing. This means that, regardless of the focal length or aperture setting, the change in field of view when adjusting focus from the minimum focus distance to infinity is extremely small.
Drop In Filter System (E and RF)
The RF and E-mount models have a drop-in filter slot while the PL mount takes rear screw-on filters.
Matched Primes From 14 to 85mm
All NiSi Athena Prime lenses are similar in weight. They do not require rebalancing on a gimbal when switching between Athena lenses. All lenses share the same size and 77mm filter thread (14mm has no thread). Both aperture and focus rings are matched across the range. The 135mm is a larger size and is not weight matched.
300° Focus Rotation
With fluorescent focal scales for precise focus pulls.
Combine the Athena with the NiSi Close-Up Lens for a closer view.
The NiSi 77mm Close-Up lens is an excellent accessory for the NiSi ATHENA Cinema Lenses. When combined with the 25/35/50, and 85mm Athena lenses, it allows for a shorter focus distance. Here are the minimum and maximum focus distances when used together.
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Introducing the newest masterpiece in our ATHENA lens collection, the NiSi 18mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.2 (E Mount), designed to revolutionize your filmmaking with its innovative features and exceptional optical performance. This lens is expertly crafted to align flawlessly with the original Athena Prime series, offering the same unparalleled characteristics, consistent weight, and matching focus and iris ring positions for a smooth, unified operation.
Dive into the realm of cinematic excellence with unmatched image quality, achieved through superior micro-contrast control and minimal chromatic aberration. The outcome? Sharper, more vivid images that truly capture the essence of your creative vision. With its broader T2.2 aperture, this lens excels in separating the subject from the background, producing a soft, engaging bokeh that enhances the atmospheric quality of your shots, perfect for crafting scenes with a profound sense of space and depth.
Engineered to significantly reduce focus breathing, this lens guarantees a stable field of view as you adjust focus, making it an essential tool for filmmakers who value smooth focus transitions and a consistent visual narrative. The seamless integration with the rest of the Athena Prime series ensures effortless lens swaps without the need to rebalance your gimbal, thanks to the uniformity in weight and dimensions across the lineup.
The 18mm ATHENA PRIME stands out with its 77mm filter thread, 80mm clamp-on size, and standardized aperture and focus rings, enhancing the ease of using additional lens accessories. Its focus ring, marked by 300° of rotation with fluorescent focal scales, offers precise control for sharp, dynamic captures, even in challenging lighting situations.
The Athena Prime Lens Series (E mount) is equipped with a drop in filter mount, which provides a more flexible workflow and creative control for filmmaking. Filmmakers can easily add ND filters, polarizers, or other filters to achieve their desired look without having to attach filters to the front of the lens. This feature also makes it easier to swap filters quickly and efficiently, saving time and reducing the risk of lens damage.
Perfect for an array of cinematic endeavors, from expansive feature films to intimate documentaries and vibrant music videos, the NiSi 18mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.2 (E Mount) is a dynamic, high-caliber instrument designed to unlock new dimensions of image quality, versatility, and artistic expression. Embrace the future of filmmaking with NiSi and bring your unparalleled vision to life.
Features:
- Full-frame and 46mm imaging circle
- Maximum micro-contrast control and ultra-low chromatic aberration for unparalleled image quality
- Large aperture of T2.4 and soft bokeh for beautiful background separation
- Drop-in Mount filter mount for a more flexible workflow and creative control for filmmaking
- Minimizes focus breathing for a consistent field of view when adjusting focus
- Matched in weight and size to other NiSi Athena Lenses, eliminating the need for rebalancing on a gimbal when switching between lenses
- Focus ring features 300° of rotation with fluorescent focal scales for precise focus pulls
- Ideal for shooting feature films, documentaries, or music videos
- Offers unparalleled image quality, flexibility, and creative control for filmmakers
