Cine Prime
Canon RF Mount
T2.2
77 mm
18 mm
874 g
Overview

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens (RF Mount)

Introducing the newest masterpiece in the ATHENA lens collection, the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens, designed to revolutionise 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.

SKU: GC11-N-393866

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens (RF Mount)

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens (RF Mount)

Introducing the newest masterpiece in the ATHENA lens collection, the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens, designed to revolutionise 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 standardised 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 introduction of a rear filter mount on the 18mm lens grants filmmakers unparalleled creative freedom and ease of use, allowing for the swift addition of ND and Mist filters directly to the lens's rear, optimising your workflow and safeguarding the lens during filter changes.

Perfect for an array of cinematic endeavors, from expansive feature films to intimate documentaries and vibrant music videos, the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens 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.

Key Features:

Maximum Micro-contrast Control

Ultra-low Chromatic Aberration

Rear Mount Filter Mount

77mm Filter Thread

Focus Ring with 300° Rotation

What's in the Box:

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens (RF Mount)

Cine Prime
Canon RF Mount
T2.2
77 mm
18 mm
874 g
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Product Overview

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens (RF Mount)

Introducing the newest masterpiece in the ATHENA lens collection, the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens, designed to revolutionise 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.

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Key Features

Cine Prime

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18 mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens is a Cine Prime lens.

Canon RF Mount

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18 mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens features a Canon RF Mount.

T2.2

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18 mm Full Frame Cinema Lens features a fast T2.2 aperture

77 mm

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18 mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens features a 77 mm filter thread.

18 mm

NiSi ATHENA PRIME T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens has a focal length of 18 mm.

874 g

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18 mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens weighs 874 g.

ATHENA 18 mm- Creative Freedom Redefined

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens (RF Mount)

ATHENA 18 mm- Creative Freedom Redefined

Revolutionary Clarity with ATHENA 18 mm

Capture cinematic clarity with the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 18 mm-sharp, seamless, and built for storytellers.

Smooth Focus, Seamless Cinematics

Smooth Focus, Seamless Cinematics

Achieve flawless focus for dynamic, cinematic shots with ease.

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