NiSi Athena Prime 18mm T2.2 (RF-Mount)
The NiSi Athena Prime 18mm T2.2 Full Frame Cinema Lens is designed to revolutionize your film production with innovative features and outstanding optical performance. Masterfully crafted to work seamlessly with the original Athena Prime series, this lens offers the same unrivaled features, weight, focus, and aperture ring positions for smooth, consistent operation.
Minimized chromatic aberration
Immerse yourself in a world of cinematographic excellence with unrivaled image quality achieved through superior micro-contrast control and minimal chromatic aberration. The result? Sharper, more vivid images that capture the essence of your creative vision. With its wide aperture of T2.2, this lens is great for separating the subject from the background and creating a soft, captivating blur that enhances the atmosphere of your shots and is ideal for creating scenes with a deep sense of space.
Smooth focus transitions
The lens has been designed to significantly reduce focus breathing and ensure a stable field of view when focusing, making it an indispensable tool for filmmakers who value smooth focus transitions and a consistent visual narrative. Seamless integration with the rest of the Athena Prime series allows for effortless lens changes without having to rebalance the gimbal, as weight and dimensions are consistent throughout the series.
300° rotating focus ring
The 18mm Athena Prime is characterized by a 77mm filter thread, an 80mm clamp size, and standardized aperture and focus rings that facilitate the use of additional lens accessories. The 300° rotatable focus ring with fluorescent focus scales offers precise control for sharp, dynamic shots even in difficult lighting conditions.
Drop-in filter holder
The Athena Prime lens series is equipped with a drop-in filter holder (only L-, RF-, E-, and PL-mount are equipped with a rear filter holder), which allows for a more flexible workflow and more creative control in film production. Filmmakers can easily add ND filters, polarizing filters, or other filters to achieve the desired look without having to attach filters to the front of the lens. This feature also allows for quick and efficient filter changes, saving time and reducing the risk of lens damage.
Technical Specifications
Aperture Range |
T2.2 – T22 |
Aperture Blades |
10 |
Close Focus |
0.25 m (10 inches) |
Focus Rotation Angle |
300° |
Field of View (36x24 mm) |
Diagonal: 99.5° |
Filter Size |
Ø77 mm |
Front Diameter |
Ø80 mm (3.15 inches) |
Weight |
~875 g (1.93 lbs) |
Delivery Content
1x NiSi Athena Prime 18mm T2.2 (RF-Mount)