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ARRI 28mm T1.9 Master Anamorphic Lens

The ARRI 28mm T1.9 is a 28mm f/1.9 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

ARRI 28mm T1.9 Master Anamorphic Lens

ARRI 28mm T1.9 Master Anamorphic Lens

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Lens Overview — ARRI 28mm T1.9

The ARRI 28mm Master Anamorphic is a manual-focus prime lens built for the cinema and video market, sitting at the wide end of the anamorphic focal length spectrum. With a maximum aperture of T1.9, it opens up to allow shooting in lower light conditions or to achieve a shallower depth of field — a quality that anamorphic shooters frequently seek. The lens mounts via PL Mount, making it directly compatible with a wide range of professional cinema cameras that use this industry-standard mount.

It is designed around the Super 35 format, aligning with the sensor size used across many professional digital cinema cameras. Classified as a wide-angle prime, the fixed 28mm focal length gives cinematographers a consistent, predictable field of view without any zoom creep or variable aperture concerns. At 2,495 grams, this is a substantial piece of glass, which reflects the robust mechanical construction expected of professional cinema lenses intended for use on gimbals, camera rigs, and matte box setups.

Image stabilization is not present, which is standard for cinema prime lenses of this class where stabilization is typically handled at the camera or rig level. Focus is entirely manual, as is the norm for high-end anamorphic cinema glass where precise, repeatable focus pulls are essential.

Key Features — ARRI 28mm T1.9

2x Anamorphic Squeeze: Captures a 2x horizontally squeezed image that desqueezes to a widescreen aspect ratio, producing the characteristic oval bokeh and horizontal lens flares associated with anamorphic cinema.

T1.9 Maximum Aperture: Fast T1.9 stop allows shooting in low-light conditions and achieves the shallow depth of field that anamorphic cinematographers frequently target.

28mm Fixed Focal Length: Wide-angle prime delivers a consistent, predictable field of view with no zoom creep or variable aperture shift across the focus range.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount ensures direct compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.

Super 35 Format Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor size, aligning with the most widely used format in professional digital cinema production.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring built for repeatable, controlled focus pulls in professional production workflows.

Lens Specifications — ARRI 28mm T1.9

ARRI 28mm T1.9 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography, Creative Effects
Lens TypeAnamorphic
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length28mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.9
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight2495g

Description — ARRI 28mm T1.9

The ARRI 28mm Master Anamorphic is a prime lens built specifically for Cinema / Video use, mounted via PL Mount and covering the Super 35 format. Its T1.9 maximum aperture places it among the faster options available to cinematographers looking to work in dimmer environments or create a more separated, shallow focus look. At a fixed 28mm focal length, it occupies the wide-angle range, making it a strong choice for environmental shots, dialogue scenes with context, or any situation where a wider perspective is needed without stepping down to an ultra-wide.

Focus is manual, with no autofocus system — appropriate for professional productions where a dedicated focus puller controls the lens. The lens weighs 2,495 grams, so proper rig support is recommended. No filter thread is specified, so filter use via a matte box is the practical approach.

With no image stabilization, stabilization must come from the camera body or supporting rig hardware.

Pros — ARRI 28mm T1.9

  • ✓Wide T1.9 maximum aperture enables shooting in challenging light conditions
  • ✓PL Mount provides compatibility with a broad range of professional cinema cameras
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage matches the most common digital cinema sensor size

Cons — ARRI 28mm T1.9

  • ✗At 2,495g, the lens is heavy and may require additional rig support for extended handheld use
  • ✗No image stabilization, so camera-side or rig-level stabilization must be relied upon
  • ✗No filter thread listed, which may complicate direct filter attachment without additional accessories

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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 28mm T1.9

What camera mount does the ARRI 28mm Master Anamorphic use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount found on professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a wide range of cinema bodies designed around the PL system.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The ARRI 28mm Master Anamorphic is designed for the Super 35 format. It is not listed as covering larger formats, so compatibility with full-frame or large-format sensors should be verified before use.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. This is consistent with professional cinema lens design, where focus is typically pulled by a dedicated focus puller using a follow focus system.
How heavy is the ARRI 28mm Master Anamorphic?+
The lens weighs 2,495 grams. Its substantial weight means it is best suited for use on a camera rig or support system rather than unsupported handheld shooting.
Can I attach screw-on filters directly to this lens?+
No filter thread size is listed in the specifications for this lens. Filters would likely need to be used via a matte box or other accessory system rather than threaded directly onto the lens.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T1.9, giving cinematographers the ability to shoot with a shallow depth of field or in lower-light situations without relying solely on camera ISO settings.

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