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ARRI 35mm Master Prime Lens (PL, Metric Scope)

The ARRI 35mm Master Prime is a 35mm f/1.3 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

ARRI 35mm Master Prime Lens (PL, Metric Scope)

ARRI 35mm Master Prime Lens (PL, Metric Scope)

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Lens Overview — ARRI 35mm Master Prime

The ARRI 35mm Master Prime is a manual-focus cinema prime lens built around a PL Mount and designed for Super 35 format cameras. With a maximum aperture of T1.3, it offers strong light-gathering capability that gives cinematographers meaningful control over depth of field in a wide range of shooting conditions. The lens is classified as a standard focal length prime within the cine category, making it a versatile choice for narrative, documentary, and commercial production work on Super 35 sensor platforms.

At 4.9 lb, it carries a substantial but manageable weight for professional cinema rigs, sitting well within the range expected of high-grade cinema glass. The lens is a prime design — no zoom functionality — which keeps the optical path clean and consistent. It features no autofocus system, which is standard practice for professional cinema lenses where focus pullers and follow focus systems handle all focus operations.

There is no image stabilization, again consistent with cinema production workflows where stabilization is typically handled at the rig or camera level. The PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema camera bodies across the industry. This is a metric scope variant, meaning its focus markings are calibrated in metric units, an important practical detail for focus assistants working in metric-standard productions.

Key Features — ARRI 35mm Master Prime

T1.3 Maximum Aperture: A fast T1.3 stop gives cinematographers strong light-gathering capability and meaningful depth-of-field control across a wide range of lighting conditions.

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

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

35mm Standard Focal Length: A versatile field of view well-suited to narrative, documentary, and commercial work as a go-to focal length on Super 35 cameras.

Prime Lens Design: Fixed focal length construction keeps the optical path clean and consistent with no zoom mechanics to introduce variation.

Manual Focus Operation: Engineered for use with follow focus and F/I/Z systems, aligning with standard professional cinema focus-pulling workflows.

Lens Specifications — ARRI 35mm Master Prime

ARRI 35mm Master Prime full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length35mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.3
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight4.9lb

Description — ARRI 35mm Master Prime

The ARRI 35mm Master Prime is a professional cinema prime lens available in a PL Mount configuration with Super 35 format coverage. It operates at a maximum aperture of T1.3, giving cinematographers a fast, light-efficient option for controlling exposure and depth of field. As a prime lens with a fixed 35mm focal length, it delivers the optical consistency and simplicity that professional cinema productions rely on.

The lens is manual focus only, with no autofocus and no image stabilization, which is standard for cinema glass intended to be operated with follow focus systems and professional F/I/Z wireless rigs. This variant is the Metric Scope version, meaning its focus ring is calibrated in metric units — an important consideration when selecting lenses for metric-standard productions. The lens weighs 4.9 lb, placing it in the expected range for professional cinema primes.

With its PL Mount and Super 35 coverage, it is positioned for use on professional cinema cameras across a wide range of production environments.

Pros — ARRI 35mm Master Prime

  • ✓Fast T1.3 maximum aperture provides strong control over depth of field in low-light or controlled lighting environments
  • ✓PL Mount offers broad compatibility with professional cinema camera systems
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage suits the most widely used sensor size in professional cinema production

Cons — ARRI 35mm Master Prime

  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions at the rig or camera level
  • ✗Manual focus only — not suitable for any run-and-gun or solo shooting style that relies on autofocus
  • ✗At 4.9 lb, the lens adds considerable weight to a cinema rig, which may be a factor for handheld or gimbal setups

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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 35mm Master Prime

What camera mount does this ARRI 35mm Master Prime use?+
This lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard professional cinema lens mount. It is compatible with cinema cameras that accept PL Mount lenses.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The ARRI 35mm Master Prime is designed to cover the Super 35 format. It is not specified for larger format coverage, so Super 35 cameras are the intended platform.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No — this lens is manual focus only, with no autofocus system and no image stabilization. This is consistent with professional cinema lens design, where focus is controlled externally via follow focus systems or F/I/Z wireless rigs.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T1.3. This is a T-stop value, which accounts for actual light transmission through the lens rather than the theoretical f-stop.
Is this a zoom or a prime lens?+
This is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 35mm. It has no zoom capability. The focal length is classified as standard range within the cine lens category.
What does 'Metric Scope' mean for this lens?+
Metric Scope indicates that the focus scale on this lens is marked in metric units. This is a practical distinction for focus assistants and camera crews who work in metric measurement systems.

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