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ARRI 32mm Master Prime Lens (PL, Feet)

The ARRI 32mm Master Prime is a 32mm f/1.3 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

ARRI 32mm Master Prime Lens (PL, Feet)

ARRI 32mm Master Prime Lens (PL, Feet)

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Lens Overview — ARRI 32mm Master Prime

The ARRI 32mm Master Prime is a manual-focus prime lens built for the Cinema/Video camera system, mounted on the industry-standard PL Mount. With a maximum aperture of T1.3, this lens sits in the standard focal length range and is designed to cover the Super 35 format — making it a natural fit for professional cinema and high-end video productions that rely on that sensor size. At 32mm, it occupies a versatile position in any lens kit, useful for a wide range of coverage from moderate wide-angle establishing shots to intimate scene coverage.

The lens is a true prime, offering a fixed focal length of 32mm with no zoom capability, and focuses entirely through manual control — consistent with the expectations of a professional cinema workflow where focus pullers operate dedicated follow focus systems. Weighing in at 2.3 kg, it carries the heft expected of a high-grade cinema prime. There is no image stabilization, which is standard practice for a lens of this type intended for use on stabilized rigs or gimbals.

The PL Mount is one of the most widely adopted mounts in the professional cinema world, ensuring broad compatibility across a range of cinema camera bodies that accept PL.

Key Features — ARRI 32mm Master Prime

T1.3 Maximum Aperture: An exceptionally wide T1.3 stop allows shooting in low-light conditions and produces shallow depth of field with smooth bokeh.

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

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

32mm Fixed Focal Length: A versatile standard-to-moderate wide perspective suited to everything from environmental establishing shots to close scene coverage.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring engineered for repeatable focus pulls when used with professional follow focus systems.

Master Prime Optical Design: Part of ARRI's flagship Master Prime series, known for extremely low distortion, minimal breathing, and consistent rendering across the full set.

Lens Specifications — ARRI 32mm Master Prime

ARRI 32mm Master Prime full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypePrime
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length32mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.3
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight2.3kg

Description — ARRI 32mm Master Prime

The ARRI 32mm Master Prime is a prime lens designed for the Cinema/Video camera system, featuring a PL Mount and covering the Super 35 format. With a fixed focal length of 32mm and a maximum aperture of T1.3, this lens is built for professional productions that demand precise manual control and a wide aperture for low-light work and selective focus. Focusing is entirely manual, keeping it in line with traditional cinema lens workflows where dedicated focus pullers handle all focus operations.

The lens weighs 2.3 kg, which is typical for a high-specification cinema prime and should factor into rig and support planning. There is no image stabilization, consistent with lenses intended for use on professionally stabilized platforms. The PL Mount ensures compatibility across a broad range of professional cinema cameras, and the Super 35 format coverage makes it well-suited to the most common sensor size in the digital cinema world.

The 32mm focal length occupies a standard focal length range, offering a perspective that is flexible enough for both scene-setting and character-focused shots.

Pros — ARRI 32mm Master Prime

  • ✓Wide maximum aperture of T1.3 enables shooting in low-light conditions and achieving shallow depth of field
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage suits the most common sensor size used in professional digital cinema cameras
  • ✓PL Mount compatibility aligns with industry-standard cinema camera systems

Cons — ARRI 32mm Master Prime

  • ✗No image stabilization, so stabilized support equipment is required for smooth handheld or moving shots
  • ✗At 2.3 kg, the lens adds considerable weight to a camera build, demanding robust support rigs
  • ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option for operators who may need it in run-and-gun scenarios

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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 32mm Master Prime

What camera mount does this lens use?+
The ARRI 32mm Master Prime uses a PL Mount, which is one of the most widely used mounts in professional cinema production. It is compatible with cinema cameras that accept the PL Mount standard.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
This lens is designed to cover the Super 35 format, which is the predominant sensor size used in professional digital cinema cameras. It should be matched with a camera body using a Super 35 or smaller sensor.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The lens has a maximum aperture of T1.3, which allows for shooting in lower light conditions and provides the ability to work with a shallow depth of field when desired.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. It is designed for use in professional cinema environments where a dedicated focus puller operates the focus using a follow focus system or similar tool.
How heavy is the ARRI 32mm Master Prime?+
The lens weighs 2.3 kg. This is an important consideration when planning your camera rig and support system, as the combined weight with the camera body will influence rig requirements.
Is this lens a zoom or a prime?+
This is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 32mm. It does not offer any zoom capability, so focal length changes require physically swapping lenses.

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