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NiSi ATHENA PRIME 50mm T1.9 Cine Lens with Filter Holder, Sony E

SKU: IAATH50E MFR: NIC-ATH-50E
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning visuals with this 50mm Cine Lens, perfect for full-frame Sony E mount cameras.
  • Achieve a beautiful, cinematic look with the wide T1.9 aperture, ideal for low-light shooting.
  • Enjoy smooth, precise manual focus with 300° rotation for professional video production.
  • Built-in filter holder allows for easy use of 77mm filters, enhancing creative control on set.
  • Experience exceptional image quality and sharpness with this prime lens, designed for filmmakers.
  • Durable build quality ensures reliability, making this NiSi lens a valuable tool for any project.
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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

    50mm

  • Lens Mount

    Sony E

  • Lens Format Coverage

    Full Frame

  • Image Circle

    46mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    T1.9

  • Minimum Aperture

    T22

  • Diagonal Angle of View

    Full Frame: 47.5 Degree

  • Horizontal Angle of View

    Full Frame: 40.1 Degree

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    From Unspecified Point in Lens: 19.7" (0.5m)

  • Diaphragm Blades

    10

  • Gear MOD & Pitch

    Focus: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch

  • Front Diameter

    80mm

  • Filter Thread

    77mm

  • Focus Scales

    Metric, Imperial

  • Focus Rotation

    300 Degree

  • Electronic Communication

    No

  • Image Stabilization

    No

  • Length

    3.2" (81.3mm)

  • Weight

    31.4 oz (890g)

  • UPC Code

    6972949376383

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Special FeaturesIncludes Filter Holder--
Kit StyleBaseBaseBase
FormatFull FrameFull FrameFull Frame
Lens TypeStandardStandardStandard
Fixed Focal Length50mm35mm45mm
Lens MountSony E NEX MountPL MountPL Mount
Maximum ApertureT1.9T1.4T1.5
Zoom Focal LengthNANANA

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.

The NiSi ATHENA PRIME 50mm T1.9 Full Frame Cinema Lens for Sony E Mount is a high-quality, professional-grade lens that delivers superior image quality with exceptional detail. Designed with maximum micro-contrast control and ultra-low chromatic aberration, this lens ensures unparalleled image sharpness and clarity, enhancing the finest details in your shots.

Boasting a large T1.9 aperture, the ATHENA PRIME 50mm lens excels in low-light conditions and provides soft, beautiful bokeh for stunning background separation. This makes it an ideal choice for capturing breathtaking images and videos, whether you're a professional filmmaker or a passionate hobbyist.

One of the standout features of the ATHENA PRIME series is the innovative drop-in filter mount. This allows filmmakers to easily add ND filters, polarizers, or other creative filters without attaching them to the front of the lens. This not only provides greater creative control but also facilitates quick and efficient filter swapping, reducing the risk of lens damage and saving valuable time on set.

The NiSi ATHENA PRIME 50mm lens is meticulously designed to minimize focus breathing, ensuring an extremely small change in field of view when adjusting focus from the minimum focus distance to infinity. This is crucial for filmmakers who need to maintain a consistent field of view when focusing on their subjects, enabling precise focus pulls and a consistent look across all shots.

In terms of usability, the ATHENA PRIME 50mm lens is matched in weight and size with other lenses in the series, eliminating the need for rebalancing on a gimbal when switching lenses. The 77mm filter thread and matched aperture and focus rings across the range also facilitate the use of lens accessories such as filters and focus gears.

The focus ring features a 300-degree rotation with fluorescent focal scales for precise focus pulls, making it easier for filmmakers to achieve their desired focus. Whether you're shooting a feature film, a music video, or a documentary, the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 50mm T1.9 Full Frame Cinema Lens for Sony E Mount offers the perfect blend of versatility, image quality, and creative control to help you realize your creative vision.

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 T1.9 and soft bokeh for beautiful background separation
  • Drop-in filter mount for a more flexible workflow and creative control for filmmaking
  • Minimizes focus breathing for a consistent field of view when adjusting focus
  • Matched in weight and size to other NiSi Athena Lenses, eliminating the need for rebalancing on a gimbal when switching between lenses
  • 77mm filter thread and matched aperture and focus rings across the range for easy use of lens accessories
  • Focus ring features 300 Degree of rotation with fluorescent focal scales for precise focus pulls
  • Ideal for shooting feature films, documentaries, or music videos
  • 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 visuals with this 50mm Cine Lens, perfect for full-frame Sony E mount cameras.
  • Achieve a beautiful, cinematic look with the wide T1.9 aperture, ideal for low-light shooting.
  • Enjoy smooth, precise manual focus with 300° rotation for professional video production.
  • Built-in filter holder allows for easy use of 77mm filters, enhancing creative control on set.
  • Experience exceptional image quality and sharpness with this prime lens, designed for filmmakers.
  • Durable build quality ensures reliability, making this NiSi lens a valuable tool for any project.

What's in the box:

  • NiSi ATHENA PRIME 50mm T1.9 Cine Lens
  • Drop-In Filter Mount (Built-In)
  • Front Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap
  • NiSi 1 Year Limited Warranty