ARRI 50mm T1.9 Master Anamorphic Cinema Lens
The ARRI 50mm T1.9 is a 50mm f/1.9 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
ARRI 50mm T1.9 Master Anamorphic Cinema Lens
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Lens Overview — ARRI 50mm T1.9
Key Features — ARRI 50mm T1.9
2x Anamorphic Squeeze: Delivers the classic 2x anamorphic squeeze ratio, producing a widescreen 2.39:1 aspect ratio image with characteristic oval bokeh and horizontal lens flares.
T1.9 Maximum Aperture: Wide maximum aperture allows shooting in lower-light environments and produces a shallow depth of field with the anamorphic character intact.
50mm Standard Focal Length: On Super 35, the 50mm field of view offers a natural, undistorted perspective well-suited to dialogue scenes, medium shots, and general narrative work.
Super 35 Coverage: Designed to fully cover the Super 35 sensor format, ensuring clean corner-to-corner image quality without vignetting on compatible cinema cameras.
PL Mount: Industry-standard PL mount provides broad compatibility with professional cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, Sony, and other major manufacturers.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring with consistent rotation and gear pitch is built for accurate, repeatable focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller.
Lens Specifications — ARRI 50mm T1.9
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Anamorphic |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 2.6kg |
Description — ARRI 50mm T1.9
The ARRI 50mm Master Anamorphic is a professional prime cinema lens offering a T1.9 maximum aperture and designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format. Built around the industry-standard PL Mount, it integrates directly with professional cinema camera systems in the Cinema / Video category. At 50mm, this standard focal length prime is well-suited to a broad range of cinematic applications, from intimate dialogue scenes to versatile medium-format shooting.
The anamorphic optical type delivers the characteristic widescreen aesthetic that cinematographers seek for high-end narrative and commercial work. Focus operation is entirely manual, reflecting professional cinema production norms where a focus puller manages critical focus during a take. The lens weighs 2.6kg, which is typical for a cinema prime of this caliber and necessitates a properly balanced rig setup. Image stabilization is not included, so external stabilization solutions should be factored into any production package built around this lens.
The absence of a listed filter thread size should be confirmed directly before committing to a front-of-lens filtration system.
Pros — ARRI 50mm T1.9
- ✓Wide T1.9 maximum aperture delivers strong light-gathering performance for a cinema anamorphic prime
- ✓Standard 50mm focal length on Super 35 format offers a versatile, natural perspective for a wide range of shooting scenarios
- ✓PL Mount compatibility ensures seamless integration with professional cinema camera systems
Cons — ARRI 50mm T1.9
- ✗At 2.6kg, the lens is heavy and will require robust support rigs and follow focus systems
- ✗No image stabilization, meaning handheld or run-and-gun shooting requires additional stabilization equipment
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability, requiring a dedicated focus puller on professional sets
Videos — ARRI 50mm T1.9
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