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NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135mm T2.2 Cine Lens with Filter Holder, Canon RF

SKU: IAATH135RF MFR: NIC-ATH-135RF
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning cinematic visuals with the NiSi 135mm T2.2 prime cine lens.
  • Achieve beautiful bokeh and shallow depth of field with the wide T2.2 aperture.
  • Enjoy precise manual focus control with the smooth 300-degree focus rotation.
  • Create professional-grade video with this lens's exceptional image quality.
  • The robust build quality ensures durability for demanding film production work.
  • Use the built-in filter mount for seamless integration with 77mm filters.
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2024-10-30T08:52:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens + great price = happy customer!

Love these lenses, this makes my second Athena Prime. I'm running them on my C70 with DJI Focus Pro for making it autofocus, the footage is ??

Josh B.

2024-08-20T08:21:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality lens

Amazing lens for the value. Paired it with a C70 and the DJI Lidar system. Love the colors and sharpness of this lens. I was hesitant at first, since the brand is new to the market- but I'm considering another focal length soon.

Josh B.

2024-07-12T09:36:52

Rated 4 out of 5

Budget lens

Great budget lens, currently using with the DJI lidar/focus pro system. Unsure if this is chromatic aberration - subject outlines with pink color were noticeable when filming low-light with blue (240) 300w key.

NICHOLAS M.

2024-02-07T02:03:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nisi Athena 25mm

This lens is cinematic and sharp. I love it. The best budget lens by far. I done shoot short film and music videos for quite a while. And over the years I experienced many lens. The image quality from this lens is amazing. I shout in the red Komodo and the drop in filter turns your red camera into the perfect compact cinematic solution. I recommend this lens

DASHAWN S.

2024-01-03T05:11:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp glass

I've been hunting for some sharp glass for a good while. This small set of primes are just what the production doctor ordered!

SCOTT B.

2023-12-29T10:25:41

Rated 5 out of 5

An absolute Dream for Modern Cinema!

As an independent owner-operator, I'm always lusting after some of the top-shelf gear that I may never get to own. I've been looking far and wide for a solid cine lens set. I considered IRIX, Dulens, DZO, Meike, and Canon CN-E, but ultimately settled on these for their combination of low price, tiny weight, and bright aperture. At the end of the day, these are fantastic and I'm delighted with the choice. The entire set is sharp, fast, light, and consistent. The coverage is excellent, easily hitting full-frame and beyond with very little vignetting. The small size makes them convenient in a variety of setups, and ultimately they are just a ton of fun to use. The one drawback is how far they protrude behind the PL mount, which makes them incompatible with most drop-in filter systems. However this is a small price to pay in exchange for getting near-ARRI-level performance at 95% lower price and 50% smaller size and weight. Also, the Breakthrough Cinema DFM adapter *does* supposedly work with these, so I'm interested to try that out. In any event, I expect to keep this set for a very, very long time. At this price, the set is absolutely unbeatable. It provides s a very clean, neutral look which can be easily manipulated in post. I might go chase some vintage looks in the future, but I doubt I'll ever get rid of something this reliable, usable, and overall just FUN to shoot with as these. ONE THING TO BE AWARE OF, however. When I first got these lenses, I was shooting on the Canon R5 C. These lenses delivered very similar performance to what I was previously getting out of my native RF glass, what I called my "Mini Cine" kit. Those lenses are also extraordinary and largely overlooked. In fact, if you turn on the automatic corrections in camera, the RF set delivers an almost identical image to the Athenas, just that the RF glass is a little bit softer. In fact, the Athenas are SO sharp that on the Canon R5 C it was a bit too much, and made things look really harsh in some cases. This can be mitigated in post, or even in-camera if you aren't shooting RAW. But there's something in the nature of Canon's sensor or OLPF stack which was making for some unpleasant over-sharpness in some cases. But I recently added a RED V-Raptor to the arsenal, and the Athenas produce a much less harsh image on the Raptor. It's still sharp, but much more smooth and much more pleasant. The point is, just be aware that your camera's sensor can play a part in how the image comes back. You can manipulate things in post, of course, but for those who like to get a good image quickly without much manipulation, make sure to check your sharpness settings etc. Just do some tests, do your homework, and these lenses will reward you. I absolutely love them.

Nick S.

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NiSi ATHENA PRIME Specifications

  • Focal Length

    135mm

  • Lens Mount

    Canon RF

  • Lens Format Coverage

    Full Frame

  • Image Circle

    46mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    T2.2

  • Gear MOD & Pitch

    Focus: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch

  • Gear Rotation

    Focus 300 Degree

  • Filter Thread

    77mm

  • Focus Scales

    Metric, Imperial

  • Electronic Communication

    No

  • Image Stabilization

    No

  • Aperture Blades

    10

  • AOV for 36x24 Format

    Diagonal: 18.1 Degree
    Horizontal: 15.1 Degree
    Vertical: 10.1 Degree

  • Close Focus

    39.3" (1m)

  • Front Diameter

    3.1" (80mm)

  • Weight

    2.32 lbs (1054g)

  • UPC Code

    6972949379148

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Special FeaturesIncludes Filter Holder--
Kit StyleBaseBaseBase
FormatFull FrameFull FrameFull Frame, VistaVision
Lens TypeTelephotoTelephotoTelephoto
Fixed Focal Length135mm135mm100mm
Lens MountCanon RF MountCanon EF MountCanon EF Mount
Maximum ApertureT2.2T2.2T2.1
Zoom Focal LengthNA-NA

About NiSi ATHENA PRIME

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great lens + great price = happy customer!

By Josh B.

Love these lenses, this makes my second Athena Prime. I'm running them on my C70 with DJI Focus Pro for making it autofocus, the footage is ??

Great quality lens

By Josh B.

Amazing lens for the value. Paired it with a C70 and the DJI Lidar system. Love the colors and sharpness of this lens. I was hesitant at first, since the brand is new to the market- but I'm considering another focal length soon.

Before you embark on your next cinematic journey, consider the NiSi 135mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.2 (RF Mount), a standout addition to our Athena lens collection. As the largest lens in the Athena Prime series, it harmoniously aligns with the rest of the lineup in terms of characteristics, micro contrast, and color, ensuring a seamless integration into your filmmaking toolkit.

This lens is a testament to our dedication to superior image quality, featuring advanced micro-contrast control and minimal chromatic aberration. Every shot is rendered with razor-sharp detail and vibrant, lifelike colors. The T2.2 aperture offers exceptional subject isolation against a beautifully blurred background, enhancing the visual depth and emotional resonance of your narrative.

The 135mm ATHENA PRIME is meticulously engineered to minimize focus breathing, providing a consistent field of view when adjusting focus. This is essential for maintaining the integrity of your visual storytelling, ensuring smooth, distraction-free transitions that captivate your audience.

Despite its larger size, the lens's iris and focus ring positions align with the rest of the Athena range, facilitating familiar and efficient operation, particularly in high-pressure shooting environments. The lens includes a 77mm filter thread and an 80mm clamp-on size, accommodating a wide array of lens accessories.

The focus ring, offering 300 degrees of rotation and fluorescent focal scales, ensures precise and effortless focus adjustments. This is crucial for capturing fleeting moments with sharp clarity, even in challenging lighting conditions.

The Athena Prime Lens Series (RF mount) comes equipped with a drop-in filter mount, providing a more flexible workflow and creative control for filmmakers. This feature allows for easy addition of ND filters, polarizers, or other filters to achieve your desired look without attaching filters to the front of the lens. It also facilitates quick and efficient filter swapping, saving time and reducing the risk of lens damage.

The NiSi 135mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.2 (RF Mount) is ideal for a wide range of film projects, from grand cinematic productions to detailed documentary close-ups or evocative music videos. With a 46mm image circle for full-frame coverage and a fast aperture of T2.2, this lens offers soft bokeh for beautiful background separation and ultra-low chromatic aberration for finer image details.

Step into a world where your cinematic vision is bound only by the limits of your imagination with the NiSi 135mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.2 (RF Mount).

NiSi ATHENA PRIME Features

  • Full-frame and 46mm imaging circle
  • Maximum micro-contrast control and ultra-low chromatic aberration for unparalleled image quality
  • Large aperture of T2.2 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
  • Perfectly aligned characteristics, micro contrast, and color ensuring a seamless experience across the lineup
  • Matched iris and focus ring of other NiSi Athena Lenses
  • 77mm filter thread and matched aperture and focus rings across the range for easy use of lens accessories
  • Focus ring with 300 Degree 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

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning cinematic visuals with the NiSi 135mm T2.2 prime cine lens.
  • Achieve beautiful bokeh and shallow depth of field with the wide T2.2 aperture.
  • Enjoy precise manual focus control with the smooth 300-degree focus rotation.
  • Create professional-grade video with this lens's exceptional image quality.
  • The robust build quality ensures durability for demanding film production work.
  • Use the built-in filter mount for seamless integration with 77mm filters.

What's in the box:

  • NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135mm T2.2 Cine Lens
  • Drop-In Filter Mount (Built-In)
  • Front Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap
  • NiSi 1 Year Limited Warranty