NiSi ATHENA PRIME 14mm T2.4 Cine Lens with Filter Holder, PL Mount

NiSi ATHENA PRIME

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NiSi ATHENA PRIME 14mm T2.4 Cine Lens with Filter Holder for PL Mount

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Explore the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 14mm T2.4 Cine Lens. Full Frame, ARRI PL Mount, T2.4 aperture. Exceptional image quality. Shop now.

Take your filmmaking to the next level with the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 14mm T2.4 Full Frame Cinema Lens, meticulously engineered for the PL Mount system. This high-quality, professional-grade lens is a testament to NiSi's commitment to delivering superior optical performance and robust construction for discerning cinematographers.Crafted to provide maximum micro-contrast control and minimal chromatic aberration, the ATHENA PRIME 14mm lens ensures that every shot captures the finest image details with exceptional clarity. The wide-angle 14mm focal length is perfect for capturing vast landscapes, architectural marvels, and dynamic group scenes with a broad, immersive perspective.The fast T2.4 aperture not only excels in low-light conditions but also offers filmmakers the creative freedom to produce a shallow depth of field. Achieve stunning bokeh and beautiful background separation that elevates the visual storytelling of your films and videos.One of the standout features of this versatile lens is its rear filter mount system, which allows for the seamless addition of ND filters, polarizers, or other creative filters directly to the back of the lens. This innovative design streamlines the workflow, enhances creative control, and facilitates quick filter changes without the hassle of front-mounted solutions, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the lens's front element.The ATHENA PRIME 14mm lens is engineered to minimize focus breathing, a crucial aspect for maintaining a consistent field of view during focus adjustments. This precision is vital for filmmakers who require seamless focus pulls without altering the composition of their shots, ensuring a professional and uninterrupted visual narrative.NiSi's attention to detail extends to the practical aspects of lens handling. The ATHENA PRIME series boasts a uniform weight and size across its range, simplifying the process of switching lenses without the need to rebalance gimbals, saving valuable time on set. The standardized placement of aperture and focus rings across the series further enhances the ease of use with follow focus systems and other lens accessories.The focus ring itself is designed with a generous 300-degree rotation, complete with fluorescent focal scales for accurate and precise focus pulls even in challenging lighting conditions. This feature is indispensable for achieving sharp, in-focus shots with a high degree of control.In summary, the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 14mm T2.4 Full Frame Cinema Lens for PL Mount is a reliable, durable, and high-performance choice for professional filmmakers and videographers seeking unparalleled image quality, flexibility, and creative control. Whether shooting a feature film, commercial, or music video, the ATHENA PRIME series is designed to help you effortlessly realize your creative vision.

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 lens + great price = happy customer!

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.

Great quality 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.

Budget lens

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

Nisi Athena 25mm

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

Sharp glass

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.

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 14mm T2.4 Cine Lens with Filter Holder, PL Mount

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