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ARRI Alura 15.5-45mm T2.8 LDS PL Lens

The ARRI 15.5-45mm T2.8 LDS PL is a 15.5–45mm f/2.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

ARRI Alura 15.5-45mm T2.8 LDS PL Lens

ARRI Alura 15.5-45mm T2.8 LDS PL Lens

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Lens Overview — ARRI 15.5-45mm T2.8 LDS PL

The ARRI Alura 15.5-45mm is a wide-angle zoom lens built for the PL mount, covering a focal length range from 15.5mm to 45mm with a constant maximum aperture of T2.8. Designed for Super 35 format cinema cameras, this lens sits firmly in the Cinema and Video camera system category, making it a natural fit for professional production environments where PL-mount compatibility is standard. The manual focus-only design reflects the lens's positioning as a tool for controlled, cinematographer-driven operation rather than run-and-gun autofocus workflows.

At 2.2kg, the lens carries a substantial but manageable weight for a wide-angle cinema zoom of this class, typically suited to shoulder-mount rigs, gimbals with appropriate counterbalancing, or camera support systems capable of handling dedicated cinema glass. The lens carries no image stabilization, which is consistent with its intended use on stabilized rigs or in situations where optical IS is not a workflow priority. The PL mount with LDS — Lens Data System — designation indicates support for electronic lens metadata communication, a key feature in professional cinema pipelines.

Overall, this is a purpose-built cinema zoom for Super 35 productions requiring wide-angle coverage.

Key Features — ARRI 15.5-45mm T2.8 LDS PL

15.5-45mm Focal Range: Covers ultra-wide to moderate zoom positions in a single lens, reducing the need for lens changes during wide-angle production work.

Constant T2.8 Aperture: Maintains a consistent T2.8 across the entire zoom range, eliminating exposure shifts when zooming during a shot.

PL Mount with LDS: Lens Data System support enables electronic communication of focus, zoom, and iris metadata to compatible camera bodies and on-set data systems.

Super 35 Coverage: Designed to fully cover the Super 35 sensor format, the dominant format in professional digital cinema production.

Manual Focus Design: Dedicated manual focus ring provides precise, repeatable focus pulls suited to cinematographer-driven and focus puller workflows.

Cinema Zoom Build: Hard focus and zoom marks, standard gear rings, and robust construction support professional follow focus and lens control systems.

Lens Specifications — ARRI 15.5-45mm T2.8 LDS PL

ARRI 15.5-45mm T2.8 LDS PL full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimeZoom
Focal Length15.5–45mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.8
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight2.2kg

Description — ARRI 15.5-45mm T2.8 LDS PL

The ARRI Alura 15.5-45mm T2.8 LDS is a PL-mount wide-angle zoom lens designed for Super 35 format cinema cameras. It spans a focal length range of 15.5mm to 45mm, classified as a wide-angle zoom, and maintains a constant maximum aperture of T2.8 throughout that range — a critical advantage for consistent exposure management during zoom moves. The lens is manual focus only, with no autofocus system, placing creative focus control entirely in the hands of the camera operator or focus puller.

The LDS (Lens Data System) designation on the PL mount enables electronic communication of lens metadata to compatible camera bodies and follow focus systems, supporting sophisticated focus tracking and data logging in professional cinema workflows. With a weight of 2.2kg, the lens is built for professional cinema rigs rather than lightweight mirrorless setups. No image stabilization is included, consistent with the lens's intended deployment on stabilized production equipment. The Cinema / Video camera system classification confirms this lens is purpose-designed for the demands of professional filmmaking.

Pros — ARRI 15.5-45mm T2.8 LDS PL

  • ✓Constant T2.8 maximum aperture across the full 15.5mm to 45mm zoom range enables consistent exposure without compensation during zooming
  • ✓PL mount with LDS designation supports electronic lens metadata, valuable for focus and lens data workflows on compatible camera bodies
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage aligns with the most widely used sensor format in professional digital cinema production

Cons — ARRI 15.5-45mm T2.8 LDS PL

  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for handheld or moving camera work
  • ✗No autofocus capability, which may limit versatility in fast-paced documentary or news production scenarios
  • ✗At 2.2kg, the lens adds considerable weight to a camera package and demands robust support infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 15.5-45mm T2.8 LDS PL

What camera mount does the ARRI Alura 15.5-45mm use?+
The lens uses a PL mount with LDS (Lens Data System) support. This makes it compatible with PL-mount cinema cameras that support the ARRI Lens Data System for electronic metadata communication.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The ARRI Alura 15.5-45mm is designed to cover the Super 35 format. It is not specified for larger sensor formats beyond Super 35.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The lens is manual focus only, with no autofocus capability. Image stabilization is listed as None, so any stabilization must come from the camera rig or support system.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The lens has a maximum aperture of T2.8. As a zoom lens, this T2.8 aperture applies across its focal length range from 15.5mm to 45mm.
How much does the ARRI Alura 15.5-45mm T2.8 weigh?+
The lens weighs 2.2kg. This is an important consideration when selecting camera support, rigs, or gimbals for a production.
Is there a filter thread on this lens?+
The filter thread size is not specified in the available product data. Buyers should verify filter compatibility and available mounting solutions with the seller or ARRI directly before purchase.

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