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

Name: NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens (RF Mount)
Brand: NiSi
SKU: GC11-N-419738
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Cine Prime

Canon RF Mount

T2.2

77 mm

135 mm

1.07 kg

Cine Prime

Canon RF Mount

T2.2

77 mm

135 mm

1.07 kg

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

Explore the expansive horizons of cinematic storytelling with the latest release in the Athena lens collection, the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens. Though it stands out as the largest size in the Athena Prime series, it boasts perfectly aligned characteristics, micro contrast, and colour 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 colours. 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 minimise 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 ATHENA PRIME 135mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens 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 ATHENA PRIME 135mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens 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.

Key Features:

Maximum Micro-contrast Control

Ultra-low Chromatic Aberration

Rear Mount Filter Mount

77mm Filter Thread

Focus Ring with 300° Rotation

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

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Key Features

Cine Prime

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135 mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens is a Cine Prime lens.

Canon RF Mount

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135 mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens features a Canon RF Mount.

T2.2

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135 mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens features a fast T2.2 aperture.

77 mm

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135 mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens features a 77 mm filter thread.

135 mm

NiSi ATHENA PRIME T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens features a fixed 135 mm focal length.

1.07 kg

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135 mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens weighs 1.07 kg.

FAQs

What cinematography styles or genres is the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135mm T2.2 particularly suited for?

The NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135mm T2.2 is versatile and can be utilised across various cinematography styles and genres. Its ability to create beautiful subject isolation makes it ideal for narrative filmmaking, where emotional depth is crucial. Additionally, its sharpness and colour fidelity make it suitable for documentary projects, allowing for detailed close-ups that capture the essence of the subject. The lens also excels in music videos, where dramatic visuals are often needed to convey the mood and themes of the music.

How does the focus breathing characteristic of this lens impact filmmaking?

Focus breathing refers to the change in the field of view when adjusting focus, which can be distracting in cinematic storytelling. The NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135mm T2.2 is designed to minimise focus breathing, providing a consistent field of view during focus shifts. This feature is particularly beneficial when capturing dramatic scenes or interviews, as it allows for smooth transitions that maintain the integrity of the visual narrative, ensuring that the audience remains engaged without distractions.

Can this lens accommodate a variety of filters, and how does that enhance its usability?

Yes, the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135mm T2.2 is equipped with a 77mm filter thread and a rear filter mount, allowing filmmakers to easily attach ND and Mist filters. This flexibility enhances usability by enabling quick adjustments to lighting conditions and achieving specific visual effects without the need for additional equipment. Having these options readily available simplifies workflow, making it easier to adapt to changing environments during shoots.

What advantages does the 300° focus ring rotation provide for filmmakers?

The 300° focus ring rotation on the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135mm T2.2 allows for precise and effortless focus adjustments. This extensive rotation range is especially crucial for capturing fleeting moments and ensures that even subtle adjustments can be made with accuracy. Such precision is vital in cinematic storytelling, where maintaining sharp focus on key elements can significantly impact the emotional response of the audience, particularly in dynamic shooting scenarios.

How does the T2.2 aperture contribute to creative storytelling?

The T2.2 aperture of the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135mm allows for excellent subject isolation by creating a beautifully soft, out-of-focus background. This bokeh effect enhances the visual depth and emotional impact of the narrative, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject. The ability to work effectively in lower light conditions also allows filmmakers to explore more creative lighting setups, expanding the possibilities for storytelling through visual composition.

What makes the NiSi ATHENA PRIME series distinct and how does the 135mm lens fit into that?

The NiSi ATHENA PRIME series is known for its exceptional image quality, micro-contrast control, and minimal chromatic aberration. The 135mm lens, being the largest in the series, maintains these high standards while offering unique advantages such as enhanced subject isolation and impressive sharpness. Its design aligns with the other lenses in the series, ensuring that filmmakers can operate efficiently and effectively across different focal lengths, making it a valuable addition to any filmmaker's toolkit.