Schneider Xenon FF Prime 18mm T2.4 Lens with Arri PL Mount

Finally a set of matched professional primes, purpose-built from scratch for the demands of today's high-resolution digital cinematography - made to last through generations of changing camera technology - and priced to own.

• Covers full frame sensors 36 x 24mm
• Designed for 4K res
• Lightweight
• Standard lens accessory ready
• Uniform dimensions throughout the set
• Interchangeable Canon EF-, Nikon F or PL-mounts
• Uniform dimensions
• Color matched
• Minimized Breathing
• Flare optimization & fi lm look
• 14 iris blades on each lens for an outstanding bokeh
• Easy to view lens markings
• Calibrated focus scales for reliable adjustment & shot repeatability
• 95mm filter thread

Just in time for the new era in digital cinematography with full frame sensor cameras shooting at 4K and higher resolution, Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon FF-Primes provide full frame coverage and a true 4K optical design. Users hail their uniform, size, weight, internal design and consistent performance throughout the set. And thanks to exclusive Interchangeable mounts, FF-Primes work beautifully with a variety of different cine, HDSLR and other new cameras as they arrive on the scene.

Made in Germany, used worldwide
For over 100 years Schneider-Kreuznach's pursuit of optical perfection has led to a host of technological innovations both in cinematography, photography, cinema projection and more. Lenses made by Schneider-Kreuznach have consistently stood for exceptional precision and robustness. And lenses are just one part of the picture. MPTV filters are "must-haves" for cinematographers worldwide. The tolerances are so precise that the company also makes test and measurement systems for use in Schneider's own facilities as well as for other names in the industry.

Schneider-Kreuznach is proud to have been recognized with dozens of prestigious industry honors including Technical Achievement Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and an Emmy from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Today, with the introduction of the FF-Prime Lens family, Schneider's dedication to advancement continues.

In today's fast moving world the last thing you want to slow you down is your optics package. That's why Xenon FF-Primes were custom designed from the ground up to be versatile enough to work with an array of cameras and accessories you may need for various projects today and tomorrow. So whether it is RED Dragon, Canon C100/C300/C500, Arri Alexa, Black Magic, Sony F5/F55 and HDSLR cameras, these compact lenses provide 4K resolution and cover the full 43.3mm image circle usable on Canon 5D Mark III and Nikon D800 cameras.

The Xenon FF-Prime family includes 18mm T2.4, 25mm T2.1, 35mm T2.1, 50mm T2.1, 75mm T2.1, 100mm T2.1 and 135mm T2.1 focal lengths. These German-made optics offer outstanding image quality yet are ruggedly built to withstand the daily rigors of a working set.

Purpose Built for Today's Full Frame Sensor Cameras
Designed especially for digital cinematography with today's HDSLR and other cameras, the new Xenon full-frame lenses are the first fully professional, affordable primes that are optimized for 4K sensors and greater and deliver outstanding results under 4K as well. They elegantly cover the full 43.3mm image circle that's usable on Canon 5D Mark III and Nikon D800 cameras. With an all-new optical and mechanical design that combines leading edge technology, combined with time-honored expertise, FF-Primes facilitate outstanding images tailored to top digital cinematography cameras today and beyond.

Uniform Size, Weight and Balance
Except for their bold focal length markings, each FF-Prime in the set looks the same. They share the same external dimensions, gear location and similar weights. The only exception is the new 135mm T2.1 that is 10mm longer but is identical in all other respects. The uniform size and gear positions assure easy compatibility with existing cameras and accessories.

Quick Change Artist
Focus and iris gearing is uniformly positioned from lens to lens so that follow focus mechanisms, motors and other accessories needn't be painstakingly repositioned each time a lens is changed - a real time-saver. And to accommodate standard filters and other accessories, each FF-Prime lens has a 100mm front diameter with standard 95mm thread (only 18mm has no thread).

Cam Driven Constant Volume Focus
Incorporating the most up-to-date optical and mechanical design features, the FF-Primes utilize a cam driven focus instead of the helical thread commonly found on photo-based lenses. The cam permits more evenly spaced focus marks so focus is easier and more intuitive. The relatively uniform weight of the lenses greatly simplifies setting counterbalance on both tripod heads and specialty camera support equipment like Steadicam and MoVI stabilizers. Cam driven focus and precisely calibrated focus scales provide accuracy and repeatability you can rely on.

Accurate and Visible Markings
FF-Primes feature oversized, bright and clean, easy-to-read focus and iris marks on both sides of the lens so they can easily read regardless of where the Assistant is positioned. The distinctive focal length numerals are bold and san serif - for quick viewing in any light. With a 300deg. barrel rotation, the manual focus markings support precise accuracy and dead-on repeatability.

Color Matching Throughout the Line
Costly color correction is minimized when the image is acquired through a Schneider-Kreuznach prime. Each Xenon is color matched to the others in the set thanks to Schneider-Kreuznach's expert optical engineering and proprietary lens coatings.

Proprietary 14-Blade Iris on Every Lens
Fourteen identical precision honed blades form the meticulously precise circular aperture that lets the light into each FF-Prime. Every T stop on every lens in the family provides a pleasing and consistent bokeh that rivals the finest film lenses.

Flare Optimization and "Film Look"
Engineering a lens from the ground up is a delicate balance of mechanics, glass and coatings. Schneider-Kreuznach's outstanding engineers have specified and selected the finest glass and applied propriety anti-reflection coatings to suppress unwanted flare. Most cinematographers agree that FF-Primes have a pleasing "film look" and the near telecentric design minimizes breathing while pulling focus.

Mount Versatility
Xenon FF-Prime Lenses are available in Canon EF-, Nikon F- and PL-mounts. For those who work with different cameras, Schneider-Kreuznach offers interchangeable bayonet mount kits that may be readily installed by a competent lens technician.

Robust and Reliable, Guaranteed
Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon FF-Primes are built for action. With 100 years in the photography field Schneider-Kreuznach understands the rigors of life on the set. So FF-Primes are built to move with you through repeated focus and iris changes. The lens' mechanics are built to stand up through the shoot and over the years.

Protection in Case
Schneider-Kreuznach offers a choice of transport solutions for the Xenon FF-Primes. Made of rock solid hard composite material, the Schneider-Kreuznach wheeled hard case features high-density foam cutouts for 4 lenses and rubberized textured handgrips to facilitate handling. Or users may prefer the individual pouches that each holds a single lens. Offering dense foam padded sides and floor, each durable fabric covered pouch zips up to secure contents within and features a convenient carrying.