ARRI Master Anamorphic Lens 135mm with T1.9 Aperture (PL, Feet)
The ARRI 135mm T1.9 is a 135mm f/1.9 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
ARRI Master Anamorphic Lens 135mm with T1.9 Aperture (PL, Feet)
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Lens Overview — ARRI 135mm T1.9
Key Features — ARRI 135mm T1.9
135mm Anamorphic Prime: Fixed telephoto focal length delivers consistent framing and a compressed perspective suited to portraiture, close-ups, and long scene compositions.
T1.9 Maximum Aperture: Unusually fast for an anamorphic telephoto prime, allowing cinematographers to shoot in low light while maintaining shallow depth of field.
2x Anamorphic Squeeze: Produces the characteristic oval bokeh, horizontal lens flares, and widescreen image quality associated with the anamorphic look in cinema.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount ensures broad compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor size, aligning with the most widely used format in digital cinema production.
Manual Focus Design: Precise, dampened manual focus ring is built for repeatable, crew-operated focus pulls in professional production workflows.
Lens Specifications — ARRI 135mm T1.9
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Anamorphic |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 3.8kg |
Description — ARRI 135mm T1.9
The ARRI Master Anamorphic 135mm prime is a professional cinema lens built around a PL Mount and designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format. It is classified as a telephoto prime in the anamorphic category, with a fixed focal length and a maximum aperture of T1.9 — a fast rating for a lens of this type and focal length. The manual focus only design reflects the professional cinema workflow this lens is built for, where precise, repeatable focus control is handled by a dedicated crew member.
With no autofocus and no image stabilization, the optical and mechanical construction is focused entirely on image quality and cinematic control. The lens weighs 3.8 kg, which is typical of high-grade cinema glass at this focal length and format coverage. The PL Mount ensures compatibility with professional cinema cameras that use the industry-standard PL system.
Whether used on digital cinema cameras or film cameras with a PL Mount and Super 35 format compatibility, this lens delivers the anamorphic look at a telephoto focal length with a fast T1.9 aperture.
Pros — ARRI 135mm T1.9
- ✓Fast T1.9 maximum aperture for an anamorphic telephoto prime enables shooting in challenging lighting conditions
- ✓Fixed 135mm focal length delivers consistent, predictable telephoto framing for cinema applications
- ✓PL Mount is the professional cinema standard, offering broad camera compatibility within that ecosystem
Cons — ARRI 135mm T1.9
- ✗At 3.8 kg, this is a substantial lens that may require additional support rigging on many camera setups
- ✗No autofocus capability means it is not suitable for run-and-gun or solo operator workflows
- ✗No image stabilization, so handheld or gimbal use will demand additional stabilization solutions
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