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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.
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Focus 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch
9.8" (0.25m)
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Kit Style | Base | Base | Base |
Format | Full Frame | Full Frame | Full Frame, VistaVision |
Lens Type | Ultra-Wide Angle | Ultra-Wide Angle | Ultra-Wide Angle |
Fixed Focal Length | 14mm | 18mm | 12mm |
Lens Mount | Sony E NEX Mount | PL Mount | - |
Maximum Aperture | T2.4 | T1.4 | T2.9 |
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Focus Type | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
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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.
A revolutionary addition to the world of cinematography, the NiSi 14mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.4 (E Mount No Drop In Filter) is meticulously designed to deliver superior image quality and precision. This lens boasts maximum micro-contrast control and ultra-low chromatic aberration, ensuring unparalleled image clarity and fine detail capture.
The large aperture of T2.4, coupled with soft bokeh, provides exquisite background separation, making this lens a perfect choice for capturing breathtaking images and videos. The lens is engineered to minimize focus breathing, a feature that is crucial for filmmakers who need to maintain a consistent field of view when adjusting focus from the minimum focus distance to infinity.
The Athena Prime Series lens allows filmmakers to achieve precise focus pulls and maintain a consistent look throughout their shots. The NiSi Athena Prime 14mm lens is harmonized in weight and size with other lenses in the series, eliminating the need for rebalancing on a gimbal when switching between lenses.
The matched aperture and focus rings across the range facilitate the use of lens accessories such as focus gears. The focus ring features a 300-degree rotation with fluorescent focal scales for precise focus pulls, simplifying the task for filmmakers to achieve their desired focus.
The NiSi ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens with a 14mm T2.4 focal length (E Mount No Drop In Filter) is a versatile and high-quality lens that offers unparalleled image quality, flexibility, and creative control for filmmakers. Whether you're shooting a feature film or a music video, the Athena Prime Series will help you effortlessly achieve your creative vision.
The 46mm Image Circle offers full-frame coverage, and focal lengths range from 14mm ultra-wide angle to 85mm in the NiSi Athena range, covering super wide angle to portrait focal lengths. This allows you to capture a wide variety of subjects.
The fast Aperture T1.9 / T2.4 25/35/50/85mm all have a maximum aperture of T1.9. The 14mm has a maximum aperture of T2.4. 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 a consistent field of view regardless of the focal length or aperture setting.
The RF, L and E-mount models have a drop-in filter slot while the PL mount takes rear screw-on filters. All NiSi Athena Prime lenses are similar in weight and do not require rebalancing on a gimbal when switching between Athena lenses. All lenses share the same size and 77mm filter thread (14mm has no thread). Both aperture and focus rings are matched across the range, and the 300 Degree Focus Rotation with fluorescent focal scales ensures precise focus pulls.
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