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ARRI Alura 30-80mm T2.8 Lens

The ARRI 30-80mm T2.8 is a 30–80mm f/2.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

ARRI Alura 30-80mm T2.8 Lens

ARRI Alura 30-80mm T2.8 Lens

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Lens Overview — ARRI 30-80mm T2.8

The ARRI Alura 30-80mm is a cinema zoom lens built for Super 35 format coverage, making it a strong choice for productions shooting on PL-mount cinema cameras. With a focal length range spanning 30mm to 80mm, it covers a versatile standard zoom range well-suited to documentary, narrative, and commercial work. The lens maintains a constant maximum aperture of T2.8 across its entire zoom range, giving cinematographers consistent exposure without compensation adjustments when zooming.

Weighing in at 2.2kg, it carries the expected heft of a professional cinema zoom but remains manageable on a well-rigged camera. Focus is handled manually, which is standard practice in cinema production environments where precision and repeatability are paramount. The lens is designed around the PL mount, the industry-standard mount for cinema cameras, ensuring broad compatibility across the Cinema and Video camera ecosystem.

Image stabilization is not present in this lens, which is consistent with most cinema-class optics where stabilization is typically handled at the camera or rig level. The Alura 30-80mm sits in ARRI's Standard focal length range classification, complementing wider or longer zoom options in a multi-lens production kit.

Key Features — ARRI 30-80mm T2.8

30-80mm Zoom Range: Covers a versatile standard focal length range suited to documentary, narrative, and commercial production work.

Constant T2.8 Aperture: Maximum aperture remains T2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, eliminating exposure compensation when zooming.

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

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

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

Dedicated Cinema Gear Ring: Standard 0.8 mod gear rings on focus and zoom allow direct attachment of follow focus systems and lens motors.

Lens Specifications — ARRI 30-80mm T2.8

ARRI 30-80mm T2.8 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimeZoom
Focal Length30–80mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.8
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight2.2kg

Description — ARRI 30-80mm T2.8

The ARRI Alura 30-80mm is a professional cinema zoom lens engineered around the PL mount and designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format. Its focal length spans 30mm to 80mm, placing it firmly in the Standard zoom range — a practical workhorse range for a broad variety of production scenarios. The lens holds a constant maximum aperture of T2.8, giving directors of photography reliable and predictable light transmission without needing to compensate for aperture shifts during zooms.

Focus operation is manual, as expected of a cinema-class optic, supporting precise and repeatable focus pulls essential in scripted production. The lens weighs 2.2kg, reflecting the robust build quality associated with PL-mount cinema glass. It carries no image stabilization, consistent with how stabilization is typically managed at the rig or camera level on professional productions.

Designed for the Cinema and Video camera system, the Alura 30-80mm integrates naturally into established cinema workflows where PL-mount lenses are the standard.

Pros — ARRI 30-80mm T2.8

  • ✓Constant T2.8 maximum aperture across the full 30–80mm zoom range ensures consistent exposure throughout
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage aligns with the most widely used sensor size in professional cinema production
  • ✓PL mount provides compatibility across the Cinema and Video camera system ecosystem

Cons — ARRI 30-80mm T2.8

  • ✗No image stabilization, so handheld or gimbal use requires external stabilization solutions
  • ✗At 2.2kg, the lens adds significant weight to any camera rig and may require additional support
  • ✗No autofocus capability, which may limit versatility in fast-moving or run-and-gun production styles

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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 30-80mm T2.8

What sensor format does the ARRI Alura 30-80mm cover?+
The lens is designed for Super 35 format coverage. It is classified under the Cinema and Video camera system, making it suited for professional cinema cameras with Super 35 sensors.
Does this lens have a constant aperture throughout the zoom range?+
Yes, the maximum aperture is T2.8, and as a cinema zoom lens with a single maximum aperture value listed, it maintains T2.8 across the 30–80mm focal range.
What mount does the ARRI Alura 30-80mm use?+
The lens uses a PL mount, which is the standard mount used in professional cinema camera systems. It is not natively compatible with DSLR or mirrorless mounts.
Does this lens include image stabilization?+
No, image stabilization is listed as None in the specifications. Stabilization would need to be handled by the camera body, rig, or external gimbal system.
How heavy is the ARRI Alura 30-80mm?+
The lens weighs 2.2kg. This is typical for professional cinema zoom lenses and should be factored into rig planning, particularly for handheld or shoulder-mount configurations.
Is autofocus available on this lens?+
No, autofocus is not available. The ARRI Alura 30-80mm is a manual focus lens, which is standard for cinema lenses used in professional production environments.

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