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NiSi ATHENA PRIME 85mm T1.9 Cinema Lens without Filter Holder, Sony E

SKU: IANICAT85ENF MFR: NIC-ATH-85E-NF
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning, cinematic visuals with this 85mm NiSi ATHENA Prime cinema lens.
  • Enjoy a bright T1.9 aperture for beautiful bokeh and excellent low-light performance.
  • Achieve precise focus with the smooth 300-degree focus rotation angle on this lens.
  • Create professional-grade films using this lens's compatibility with Sony E Mount cameras.
  • Experience exceptional build quality with this robust and reliable cinema prime lens.
  • Get creative with the 77mm filter thread for adding various effects to your footage.
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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

  • Lens Mount

    E Mount

  • Aperture

    T1.9-T22

  • Aperture Blades

    10

  • Imaging Circle

    46mm

  • Gear MOD and Pitch

    Focus 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch

  • Close Focus

    31.5" (0.8m)

  • Focus Rotation Angle

    300 Degree

  • AOV for 36x24 Format (Diagonal)

    28.6 Degree

  • AOV for 36x24 Format (Horizontal)

    24.0 Degree

  • AOV for 36x24 Format (Vertical)

    16.1 Degree

  • Filter Size

    77mm

  • ATHENA PRIME E Mount

    85mm

  • Front Diameter

    3.15" (80mm)

  • Length

    3.2" (81.3mm)

  • Weight

    1.96 lbs (890g)

  • UPC Code

    6972949377885

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In Stock

Kit StyleBaseBaseBase
FormatFull FrameFull FrameFull Frame
Lens TypeTelephotoTelephotoTelephoto
Fixed Focal Length85mm150mm135mm
Lens MountSony E NEX MountPL MountCanon EF Mount
Maximum ApertureT1.9T3.0T2.2
Zoom Focal Length-NA-
Focus TypeManual FocusManual FocusManual Focus

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.

Step into the world of professional photography and videography with the NiSi ATHENA PRIME 85mm T1.9 Full Frame Cinema Lens, specifically designed for Sony E Mount cameras without a drop-in filter. This high-quality lens is engineered with an emphasis on maximum micro-contrast control and ultra-low chromatic aberration, delivering unparalleled image quality with finer details.

The large T1.9 aperture and soft bokeh of this lens create a beautiful background separation, perfect for capturing stunning images and videos. The lens is designed to minimize focus breathing, ensuring a minimal change in the field of view when adjusting focus from the minimum focus distance to infinity. This feature is particularly beneficial for filmmakers who need to maintain a consistent field of view when focusing on their subjects.

The ATHENA PRIME Series lens allows for precise focus pulls, maintaining a consistent look throughout your shots. The NiSi Athena Prime 85mm lens is matched in weight and size with other lenses in the series, making it easy to switch between lenses without the need for rebalancing on a gimbal.

The 77mm filter thread and matched aperture and focus rings across the range also make it easy to use 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.

The NiSi ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens with a 85mm T1.9 focal length is a versatile and reliable lens that offers unparalleled image quality, flexibility, and creative control for filmmakers. Whether you are shooting a feature film or a music video, the Athena Prime Series will help you easily achieve your creative vision.

The lens has a 46mm image circle for 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. It allows you to capture a wide variety of subjects.

The Athena Lenses have a soft bokeh for beautiful background separation and are designed with micro-contrast control and ultra-low chromatic aberration, offering unparalleled image quality with finer image details. The Athena Prime lenses have been designed to minimize focus breathing, ensuring a minimal change in field of view when adjusting focus from the minimum focus distance to infinity.

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. Both aperture and focus rings are matched across the range. The focus ring features a 300-degree rotation with fluorescent focal scales for precise focus pulls.

NiSi ATHENA PRIME Features

  • Full-frame and 46mm imaging circle
  • Maximum micro-contrast control and ultra-low chromatic aberration for unparalleled image
  • Large aperture of T1.9 and soft bokeh for beautiful background separation
  • Minimizes focus breathing for a consistent field of view when adjusting focus
  • Matched in weight and size to other NiSi Athena 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
  • This version has no Drop-in filter option

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning, cinematic visuals with this 85mm NiSi ATHENA Prime cinema lens.
  • Enjoy a bright T1.9 aperture for beautiful bokeh and excellent low-light performance.
  • Achieve precise focus with the smooth 300-degree focus rotation angle on this lens.
  • Create professional-grade films using this lens's compatibility with Sony E Mount cameras.
  • Experience exceptional build quality with this robust and reliable cinema prime lens.
  • Get creative with the 77mm filter thread for adding various effects to your footage.

What's in the box:

  • NiSi ATHENA PRIME 85mm T1.9 Cinema Lens
  • NiSi 1 Year Limited Warranty