NiSi ATHENA 40mm T1.9 with Drop-In Filter PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens RF/E/L Mount
- Brand: NiSi
- SKU: N-428751
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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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Discover the latest addition to our ATHENA cinema lens lineup, the NiSi 40mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T1.9 (RF Mount), engineered to elevate your cinematic creations with its cutting-edge design and exceptional optical performance. Meticulously crafted to seamlessly integrate with the original Athena Prime series, this lens promises the same remarkable features, consistent weight, and synchronized focus and iris ring positions, ensuring a harmonious user experience across the range.
Embrace the art of visual storytelling with unparalleled image quality, thanks to the lens’s superior micro-contrast control and minimal chromatic aberration. The result? Crisper, more detailed images that bring your creative vision to life. Coupled with a large aperture of T1.9, it delivers stunning background separation and soft, captivating bokeh, making it perfect for creating atmospheric shots with a distinct sense of depth.
Designed with precision to minimize focus breathing, this lens ensures a consistent field of view as you adjust focus, making it indispensable for filmmakers who demand seamless focus pulls and a uniform visual style throughout their work. Its compatibility and uniformity in design with the rest of the Athena Prime series mean no more time wasted rebalancing your gimbal when changing lenses; each lens in the series matches in weight and size for effortless transitions.
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.
The 40mm ATHENA PRIME also boasts a 77mm filter thread, 80mm clamp on size and matching aperture and focus rings across the series, simplifying the use of additional lens accessories. The focus ring, featuring 300° of rotation with fluorescent focal scales, allows for unmatched precision in focus pulls, ensuring sharp, dynamic shots even in low-light conditions.
The Athena Prime Lens Series (RF 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.
Ideal for a wide range of cinematic projects, from feature films and documentaries to music videos, the NiSi 40mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T1.9 (RF Mount) is a versatile, high-quality tool that offers unmatched image quality, flexibility, and creative freedom. Step into the future of filmmaking with NiSi, where your vision knows no bounds.
Features:
- Full-frame and 46mm imaging circle
- Maximum micro-contrast control and ultra-low chromatic aberration for unparalleled image quality
- Large aperture of T1.9 and soft bokeh for beautiful background separation
- Drop-in 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
- Matched in weight and size to other NiSi Athena Lenses, eliminating the need for rebalancing on a gimbal when switching between 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
