NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18mm T2.2 Cine Lens with Filter Holder, PL Mount

Under the banner of the esteemed ATHENA lens collection, we present the NiSi 18mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T 2.2 (PL Mount). This lens is a testament to the future of filmmaking, combining innovative features with exceptional optical performance. It is meticulously designed to align seamlessly with the original Athena Prime series, maintaining consistent weight, and matching focus and iris ring positions for a harmonious operation. Experience cinematic brilliance with unparalleled image quality, achieved through superior micro-contrast control and minimal chromatic aberration. The result Sharper, more vibrant images that encapsulate your creative vision.

The wide T 2.2 aperture of this lens excels in subject-background separation, producing a soft, captivating bokeh that enhances the atmospheric quality of your shots. This is ideal for crafting scenes with a profound sense of space and depth. The 18mm ATHENA PRIME lens is engineered to significantly reduce focus breathing, ensuring a stable field of view as you adjust focus. This makes it an indispensable tool for filmmakers who prioritize 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.

This lens 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 Degree of rotation with fluorescent focal scales, offers precise control for sharp, dynamic captures, even in challenging lighting situations. The introduction of a rear filter mount on the 18mm lens provides filmmakers with unparalleled creative freedom and ease of use. This allows for the swift addition of ND and Mist filters directly to the lens's rear, optimizing your workflow and safeguarding the lens during filter changes.

The NiSi 18mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T 2.2 (PL Mount) is perfect for a wide range of cinematic endeavors, from expansive feature films to intimate documentaries and vibrant music videos. It 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. This lens boasts a 46mm Image Circle for full-frame coverage and a focal length of 18mm in the NiSi Athena range, covering super wide angle to portrait focal lengths.

It allows you to capture a wide variety of subjects. The 18mm lens has a maximum aperture of T 2.2, and Athena Lenses have soft bokeh for beautiful background separation. Designed with micro-contrast control and ultra-low chromatic aberration, these lenses offer unparalleled image quality with finer image details. The Athena Prime lenses have been designed to minimize focus breathing, ensuring that the change in field of view when adjusting focus from the minimum focus distance to infinity is extremely small. The PL mount takes rear screw-on filters, and the 300 Degree Focus Rotation with fluorescent focal scales allows for precise focus pulls.