CHIOPT AURA 16mm T2.2 Cinema Lens (Leica L-Mount) Full-Frame with Cine Prime and Manual Focus
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CHIOPT AURA 16mm T2.2 Cinema Lens (Leica L-Mount) Full-Frame with C...
Achieve a poetic cinematic look with the CHIOPT AURA 16mm T2.2 Cinema Lens, designed for Leica L-mount full-frame cameras. As the widest lens in the AURA series, it delivers exceptional image quality with minimal distortion, soft bokeh, and vivid color rendering—perfect for filmmakers seeking a true-to-life, cinematic feel. It's fast T2.2 aperture excels in low light and provides strong subject-background separation. Built with high-precision optics and advanced coatings, it ensures edge-to-edge sharpness, lifelike skin tones, and rich textures, even in high-contrast lighting. With 0.8 MOD cine-standard gears and a compact, lightweight build, this lens is a reliable tool for both handheld and rig-based setups.
Poetic Cinematic Look:
Delivers a soft, artistic visual style with beautifully diffused highlights and smooth bokeh, ideal for achieving a cinematic aesthetic.
Full-Frame Sensor Coverage:
Covers full-frame sensors with a 43.5mm image circle and also provides a tighter field of view on Super 35 cameras.
Cinematic Color Rendition:
Produces vivid, natural colors and lifelike skin tones with gentle gradients, enhancing the overall cinematic quality of your footage.
Low Distortion and True Perspective:
Minimizes focus breathing and optical distortion, ensuring accurate proportions and edge-to-edge sharpness—especially valuable for wide shots and vehicle-mounted rigs.
Fast T2.2 Maximum Aperture:
Offers excellent low-light performance and enables shallow depth of field for strong subject-background separation.
Advanced Optical Coatings:
Reduces glare and maintains depth, texture, and high dynamic range even in high-contrast or backlit environments.
Cine-Style Build:
Features a lightweight, compact, and finely machined design with 0.8 MOD gears for focus and iris, compatible with standard cine lens accessories.
Durable Construction:
Built with robust materials and precise engineering for long-term reliability in professional shooting conditions.
Close Minimum Focus Distance:
Allows close-up shooting with a minimum focus distance of 9.8 inches (25 cm) from the front element.
Support Foot Mounting:
Includes a 1/4-20 thread support foot for added stability when used on rigs or handheld setups.
Main
| Lens Mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime Lenses |
| Lens Type amz | Prime Lens |
| Fixed Focal Length amz | 16mm |
| Maximum Aperture | T/2.2 |
| Configuration | Core |
| Lens Format | Full Frame Sensors |
| Color | Black |
CHIOPT AURA 16mm T2.2 Cinema Lens (Leica L-Mount) Full-Frame with Cine Prime and Manual Focus
Optical and Mechanical Specifications
| Focal Length | 16mm |
| Maximum Aperture | T2.2 |
| Aperture Range | T2.2 to T22 |
| Lens Mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Image Circle | 43.5mm (Full-Frame Coverage) |
| Angle of View | Full Frame: 82 degrees diagonal |
| Focus Gearing | 0.8 MOD (Cine-Standard) |
| Front Diameter | 88mm |
| Length | 101.4mm (3.99 inches) |
| Weight | 850g (1.87 lbs) |
Performance and Design Features
| Optical Design | Advanced coatings for high dynamic range and reduced flare |
| Distortion Control | Minimal distortion and low focus breathing |
| Bokeh Quality | Soft, rounded bokeh for cinematic aesthetics |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 25 cm (9.8 inches) |
| Filter Compatibility | No filter thread; external matte box recommended |
| Mounting Support | Includes 1/4-20 thread support foot |
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How do I return an item?
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Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges.
How many days do I have to make a return?
How many days do I have to make a return?
You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days.
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage.
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
Oh no! Please contact our customer service team so we can resolve the issue immediately. You can call us on 1.800.221.0828, email us at support@focuscamera.com, or send us a message here.
Can I exchange an item?
Can I exchange an item?
We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead.
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund.
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund.
Do you offer repairs?
Do you offer repairs?
We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy.
