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ARRI 65mm Master Prime Lens

The ARRI 65mm is a 65mm f/1.3 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

ARRI 65mm Master Prime Lens

ARRI 65mm Master Prime Lens

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Lens Overview — ARRI 65mm

The ARRI 65mm Master Prime is a manual-focus prime lens built for cinema and video production, designed around a Super 35 image format and fitted with a PL Mount. Operating at a maximum aperture of T1.3, it gives cinematographers strong control over exposure and depth of field in a single fixed focal length. The lens is fully manual in both focus and aperture, with no autofocus or image stabilization — consistent with professional cinema workflows where precision and repeatability take precedence over automation.

At 65mm, it sits in the standard focal length range for Super 35 cinematography, making it a versatile choice across a variety of shooting scenarios from close portraiture to moderate environmental coverage. Weighing in at 2.585kg, the lens has the solid, substantial build expected of professional cinema glass. The PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with cinema camera systems that accept this industry-standard mount.

With no filter thread listed in the specifications, lens shading and filtration would typically be managed through a matte box system. This is a dedicated cinema tool — manual, precise, and purpose-built for the demands of professional film and video production on Super 35 sensor platforms.

Key Features — ARRI 65mm

T1.3 Maximum Aperture: Exceptional light-gathering capability at T1.3 allows shooting in low-light conditions and gives cinematographers precise control over depth of field.

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

65mm Fixed Focal Length: A standard focal length on Super 35 that suits a wide range of applications from portraiture to moderate environmental coverage.

Super 35 Coverage: Image circle is optimized for Super 35, the most widely used sensor format in professional cinema production.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring engineered for repeatable focus pulls in professional cinema workflows.

Manual Iris Control: Fully manual aperture with de-clicked operation suited to controlled, consistent exposure adjustments on set.

Lens Specifications — ARRI 65mm

ARRI 65mm full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length65mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.3
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight2.585kg

Description — ARRI 65mm

The ARRI 65mm Master Prime is a prime cinema lens built for professional film and video production, covering the Super 35 image format through a PL Mount interface. With a maximum aperture of T1.3, it delivers strong light transmission and meaningful depth-of-field control at a 65mm focal length — a standard focal length well-suited to a broad range of cinematic applications. The lens is entirely manual focus with no autofocus or image stabilization, reflecting the precision-oriented demands of professional cinema shooting where manual control and repeatability are essential.

Weighing 2.585kg, it has the robust, solid build characteristic of professional-grade cinema glass. No filter thread is specified, making matte box filtration the appropriate approach for this lens. Classified as a Cine-type prime in the Cinema / Video camera system category, the ARRI 65mm Master Prime is designed for cinematographers and focus pullers who require reliable, consistent performance from a dedicated cinema prime at a versatile focal length.

Pros — ARRI 65mm

  • ✓Wide maximum aperture of T1.3 provides strong light-gathering capability for exposure and depth-of-field control
  • ✓PL Mount offers broad compatibility with professional cinema camera systems
  • ✓Fixed 65mm focal length in the standard range suits a wide variety of cinematic applications on Super 35

Cons — ARRI 65mm

  • ✗No autofocus — requires dedicated focus puller or manual operation, unsuitable for run-and-gun workflows
  • ✗At 2.585kg, the lens adds significant weight to a camera rig and may require additional support
  • ✗No image stabilization, so handheld or moving shots require external stabilization solutions

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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 65mm

What camera mount does the ARRI 65mm Master Prime use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the industry-standard mount for professional cinema cameras. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of cinema and video systems designed for PL-mount lenses.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T1.3. This is a T-stop rating, which is a transmission-based measurement used in cinema lenses to provide accurate, calibrated exposure values across a matched lens set.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The ARRI 65mm Master Prime is designed for Super 35, one of the most widely used formats in professional cinema production. It is optimized for cameras using a Super 35-sized sensor or film gate.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, the lens is manual focus only with no autofocus capability. This is standard for professional cinema lenses, where manual focus control and precise focus pulling are preferred over automated systems.
How heavy is the ARRI 65mm Master Prime?+
The lens weighs 2.585kg. This is a substantial weight that should be factored into rig planning, particularly for handheld or gimbal-based setups where weight distribution is important.
Does the lens have a filter thread?+
No filter thread size is listed in the specifications for this lens. Filtration would need to be managed through an external solution such as a matte box system, which is standard practice in cinema production.

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