Name: NiSi ATHENA PRIME 35mm T1.9 Cinema Lens without Filter Holder, Sony E
Brand: NiSi
SKU: IANICAT35ENF
Price: 1269.00 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 4.8 (6 reviews)

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 35mm T1.9 Cinema Lens without Filter Holder, Sony E

NiSi ATHENA PRIME

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NiSi ATHENA PRIME 

Capture stunning visuals with the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 35mm T1.9 lens. Superior image quality, T1.9 aperture, and robust build. Shop now for cinematic excellence!

With the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 35mm T1.9 Cinema Lens, Sony E-mount filmmakers and photographers can experience the zenith of optical performance and versatility. This high-quality, professional-grade lens is meticulously engineered to deliver ultra-low chromatic aberration and superior micro-contrast control, ensuring that every frame captures the finest image details with exceptional clarity.The lens's robust and durable construction is complemented by a fast T1.9 maximum aperture, which not only excels in low-light conditions but also provides a shallow depth of field for that sought-after cinematic look. The soft bokeh effect beautifully isolates subjects from their backgrounds, allowing for striking visual storytelling.Designed with precision in mind, the ATHENA PRIME 35mm lens boasts minimal focus breathing, a critical feature for videographers who require a consistent field of view during focus adjustments from the closest focus distance to infinity. This innovative design element is essential for maintaining the visual integrity of a scene, particularly when executing intricate focus pulls.The ATHENA PRIME series is known for its uniformity across the range, with matched weights and dimensions that facilitate seamless transitions between lenses without the need to rebalance gimbals, saving valuable time on set. The 77mm filter thread is consistent across the series (excluding the 14mm), and the aperture and focus rings are uniformly positioned, streamlining the use of lens accessories and ensuring operational consistency.This 35mm lens features a 300-degree focus rotation with fluorescent focal scales, offering filmmakers precise control and ease of use in varying lighting conditions. The expansive 46mm image circle ensures full-frame coverage, allowing for a wide array of creative possibilities, from ultra-wide 14mm shots to intimate 85mm portraits within the NiSi Athena range.Whether capturing the nuances of a dramatic scene or the energy of a live event, the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 35mm T1.9 Cinema Lens for Sony E-mount cameras stands as a versatile and indispensable tool for professionals seeking to elevate their craft and achieve their creative vision with unparalleled image quality.

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 35mm T1.9 Cinema Lens without Filter Holder, Sony E

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