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2024-10-30T08:52:54
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
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
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
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
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
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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46mm
T2.2
Focus: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch
Focus 300 Degree
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Diagonal: 101.3 Degree
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Format | Full Frame | Full Frame | Full Frame |
Lens Type | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle |
Fixed Focal Length | 18mm | 24mm | 35mm |
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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.
Under the banner of the esteemed ATHENA lens collection, we present the NiSi 18mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.2 (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 T2.2 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 T2.2 (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 T2.2, 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.
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