ARRI Master Prime 135mm Lens (PL Mount, Feet Indication)
The ARRI 135mm PL Mount is a 135mm f/1.3 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
ARRI Master Prime 135mm Lens (PL Mount, Feet Indication)
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Lens Overview — ARRI 135mm PL Mount
Key Features — ARRI 135mm PL Mount
T1.3 Maximum Aperture: One of the fastest apertures in the cinema prime category, enabling shallow depth-of-field control and effective performance in low-light shooting conditions.
135mm Fixed Focal Length: A dedicated telephoto prime perspective with no zoom mechanism, allowing the optical design to be fully optimized for this single focal length.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Super 35 Coverage: Image circle designed for Super 35 format, matching the sensor size found in the majority of professional digital cinema cameras.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for use with dedicated focus pullers and follow-focus systems on professional sets.
Feet Focus Scale: Focus distance markings in imperial units, suited to productions and crew accustomed to working in feet.
Lens Specifications — ARRI 135mm PL Mount
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.3 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 2.81kg |
Description — ARRI 135mm PL Mount
The ARRI Master Prime 135mm is a prime cinema lens designed for Super 35 format coverage, available here with a PL Mount and feet indication on the focus scale. It is categorized as a Telephoto focal length prime, offering a fixed perspective optimized for this specific angle of view without the optical compromises associated with zoom designs. The lens delivers a maximum aperture of T1.3, providing meaningful depth-of-field control and the ability to work in challenging lighting conditions on set.
Focus is entirely manual, making it well-suited to professional cinema productions where a dedicated focus puller manages critical focus pulling during takes. The lens is built for the Cinema / Video camera system category and weighs 2.81 kg, reflecting the robust construction standards expected of professional motion picture optics. No image stabilization is present, consistent with cinema lens design philosophy where stability is addressed at the rig or camera level. The PL Mount provides compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema camera bodies.
No filter thread size is specified in the available data for this lens.
Pros — ARRI 135mm PL Mount
- ✓Fast T1.3 maximum aperture enables significant depth-of-field control and performs well in lower light conditions
- ✓Fixed 135mm telephoto focal length provides a dedicated, optically optimized perspective with no zoom compromise
- ✓PL Mount is the industry-standard cinema mount, offering broad compatibility with professional cinema camera bodies
Cons — ARRI 135mm PL Mount
- ✗At 2.81 kg, the lens is quite heavy, which may add fatigue and require robust rigging or support for handheld use
- ✗No image stabilization is present, so stability must be managed entirely at the rig or camera level
- ✗Manual focus only — not suitable for any run-and-gun or single-operator workflow that benefits from autofocus
Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 135mm PL Mount
What camera mount does this lens use?+
This lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard cinema lens mount. It is compatible with cinema camera bodies that accept PL Mount lenses.
What sensor size does this lens cover?+
The ARRI Master Prime 135mm is designed to cover the Super 35 format. It is intended for use with cinema and video camera systems with a Super 35-sized sensor.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No. This lens is manual focus only, with no autofocus capability. It is designed for professional cinema production workflows where a dedicated focus puller operates the focus ring.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T1.3, measured in the T-stop system used for cinema lenses to reflect actual light transmission rather than theoretical f-stop values.
Does the focus scale show feet or meters?+
This specific version of the lens features feet indication on the focus scale, as noted in the product title. This suits crews and productions that work in imperial units.
How much does this lens weigh?+
The lens weighs 2.81 kg. This is a substantial weight typical of professional cinema prime lenses, and rigging or support should be planned accordingly.