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ARRI Master Prime 32mm Lens (PL, in Meters)

The ARRI 32mm Lens (PL, in Meters) is a 32mm 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 32mm Lens (PL, in Meters)

ARRI Master Prime 32mm Lens (PL, in Meters)

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Lens Overview — ARRI 32mm Lens (PL, in Meters)

The ARRI Master Prime 32mm is a manual-focus cinema prime lens built around the PL Mount and designed for Super 35 format cameras. With a maximum aperture of T1.3, it sits firmly in the fast-prime category, giving cinematographers the ability to work in lower light conditions and achieve a shallower depth of field when the scene calls for it. At 32mm on Super 35, it occupies a useful position in the standard focal length range — wide enough for environmental context, tight enough for comfortable close-ups and dialogue shots.

The lens weighs in at 5.1 lb, which is worth noting for rigging and handheld work, though it is consistent with the build quality expected from professional cinema glass of this caliber. Focus is entirely manual, which aligns with the controlled, mark-based pulling approach used on professional sets. The PL Mount is the industry-standard cinema mount, ensuring broad compatibility across professional cinema camera bodies designed for that system.

With a focal length range classification of Standard and a prime configuration, the 32mm Master Prime is a workhorse focal length suited to narrative features, commercials, and high-end productions that demand consistent, reliable optical performance from their lens package.

Key Features — ARRI 32mm Lens (PL, in Meters)

T1.3 Maximum Aperture: One of the fastest apertures available in a cinema prime, enabling shallow depth of field and confident shooting in low-light environments.

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

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

32mm Focal Length: A versatile standard focal length on Super 35 suited to dialogue scenes, environmental coverage, and close-ups.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for mark-based focus pulling on professional sets.

Focus Scale in Meters: Focus markings are calibrated in meters, standard for international productions and AC workflows outside the US.

Lens Specifications — ARRI 32mm Lens (PL, in Meters)

ARRI 32mm Lens (PL, in Meters) full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length32mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.3
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Weight5.1lb

Description — ARRI 32mm Lens (PL, in Meters)

The ARRI Master Prime 32mm (PL, in Meters) is a professional cinema prime lens offering a T1.3 maximum aperture and Super 35 format coverage via the industry-standard PL Mount. Classified in the Standard focal length range, the 32mm focal length is a reliable and versatile choice for a wide variety of cinematic shot types, from wide dialogue setups to tighter environmental coverage. Focus is entirely manual, consistent with how professional cinema productions operate using dedicated focus pullers and hard lens marks.

The lens weighs 5.1 lb, which should be factored into any rig or support system planning. As a prime lens with a single focal length, it is typically used as part of a matched lens set on professional productions. The focus scale on this version is calibrated in meters, making it the appropriate choice for productions using the metric system for focus measurement.

Pros — ARRI 32mm Lens (PL, in Meters)

  • ✓Fast T1.3 maximum aperture enables shallow depth of field and low-light shooting
  • ✓PL Mount provides compatibility with professional cinema camera systems
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage matches the most widely used sensor size in cinema production

Cons — ARRI 32mm Lens (PL, in Meters)

  • ✗At 5.1 lb, the lens adds significant weight to handheld and gimbal rigs
  • ✗No autofocus — unsuitable for run-and-gun or documentary styles requiring fast AF response
  • ✗No filter thread listed, which may complicate direct filter attachment

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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 32mm Lens (PL, in Meters)

What camera mount does the ARRI Master Prime 32mm use?+
This lens uses a PL Mount, the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. It is compatible with any cinema camera body that accepts a PL Mount.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The ARRI Master Prime 32mm is designed to cover Super 35 format sensors, which is the most common sensor size used in professional digital cinema production.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No — this lens is manual focus only. It is built for professional cinema use where focus is typically pulled manually by a dedicated focus puller using lens marks.
How fast is the maximum aperture on this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T1.3, making it a very fast prime suitable for shooting in challenging lighting conditions or achieving a shallow depth of field.
How heavy is the ARRI Master Prime 32mm?+
The lens weighs 5.1 lb. This is an important consideration when planning your rig, particularly for handheld or gimbal-supported configurations where total payload matters.
Is this lens available with focus markings in feet or meters?+
This specific listing is the meters version of the ARRI Master Prime 32mm, meaning the focus scale is marked in meters rather than feet.

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