NiSi 18mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.2 (E Mount)
- mfr: NIC-ATH-18E
- SKU: NIC-ATH-18E
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Product highlights
- 18mm Focal Length
- T2.2 Maximum Aperture
- E Mount Lens
- Full-frame and 46mm imaging circle
- Maximum micro-contrast control and ultra-low chromatic aberration
- Large aperture of T2.2 and soft bokeh for beautiful background
- 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
- 77mm filter thread and matched aperture and focus rings across the range for easy use of lens accessories
- Focus ring with 300° rotation
- Fluorescent focal scales for accurate, easy-to-read focus pulls in any lighting condition
- Ideal for shooting feature films, documentaries, or music videos
- Offers unparalleled image quality, flexibility, and creative control
NiSi 18mm ATHENA PRIME Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.2 (E Mount)
Elevate your filmmaking to new heights with the NiSi 18mm Athena Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.2 (E Mount). Designed to revolutionize your creative vision, this masterpiece in the Athena lens collection offers unparalleled optical performance and innovative features. Crafted to align flawlessly with the original Athena Prime series, this lens ensures a smooth and unified operation with consistent weight, matching focus and iris ring positions.
Experience cinematic excellence with sharper, more vivid images that capture the essence of your artistic vision, thanks to superior micro-contrast control and minimal chromatic aberration. The broader T2.2 aperture excels in separating subjects from the background, creating a soft, engaging bokeh that enhances the atmospheric quality of your shots. With focus breathing significantly reduced, this lens guarantees stable focus transitions, essential for filmmakers valuing visual consistency in their narratives.
The 18mm Athena Prime stands out with its 77mm filter thread, 80mm clamp-on size, and standardized aperture and focus rings, offering ease of use with additional lens accessories. The fluorescent focal scales on the 300° rotation focus ring provide precise control for dynamic captures in challenging lighting conditions. Equipped with a drop-in filter mount, the Athena Prime Lens Series (E mount) offers a flexible workflow and creative control for filmmakers. Easily add ND filters, polarizers, or other filters without attaching them to the front of the lens, simplifying filter swaps and enhancing efficiency while reducing the risk of lens damage.
Perfect for a variety of cinematic projects, from feature films to documentaries and music videos, the NiSi 18mm Athena Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens T2.2 (E Mount) unlocks new dimensions of image quality, versatility, and artistic expression. Embrace the future of filmmaking with NiSi and bring your unparalleled vision to life.
Specifications
Maximum Aperture | T2.2 |
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Angle of view | 101.3° (Diagonal), 90.3° (Horizontal), 67.1° (Vertical) |
Focus Type | Manual |
Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
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