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ARRI Master Prime 35mm Lens

The ARRI 35mm is a 35mm 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 35mm Lens

ARRI Master Prime 35mm Lens

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Lens Overview — ARRI 35mm

The ARRI Master Prime 35mm is a fixed focal length cinema lens built for professional motion picture production. Sitting in the standard focal length range, this prime covers the Super 35 format and mounts via the industry-standard PL Mount, making it compatible with a wide range of cinema cameras. The lens opens to a maximum aperture of T1.3, giving cinematographers significant light-gathering capability and the ability to work in lower light conditions while achieving a shallow depth of field.

Focus is entirely manual, which is standard practice in professional cinema workflows where follow focus systems and focus pullers are the norm. Weighing in at 2.22kg, the lens has the kind of build quality and mass expected from a professional cine optic designed for use on film and digital cinema productions. The lens is classified as a prime, meaning it operates at a fixed 35mm focal length with no zoom function, allowing optical designers to optimize performance at that single focal length.

For cinematographers seeking a reliable, high-aperture 35mm prime on a PL Mount platform covering Super 35 sensor sizes, the ARRI Master Prime is a well-established choice in professional cinema production environments.

Key Features — ARRI 35mm

T1.3 Maximum Aperture: An exceptionally wide T1.3 stop allows for low-light shooting and a shallow depth of field with cinematic subject separation.

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

Super 35 Coverage: Image circle covers the Super 35 format, matching the sensor size of the majority of professional digital cinema cameras.

Fixed 35mm Focal Length: Prime design allows optical engineers to optimize performance at a single focal length, delivering consistency and sharpness across the frame.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for professional cinema workflows using follow focus systems and wireless FIZ control.

Consistent T-Stop Markings: Calibrated T-stops reflect actual light transmission rather than theoretical f-stops, ensuring reliable exposure matching across the Master Prime set.

Lens Specifications — ARRI 35mm

ARRI 35mm full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length35mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.3
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight2.22kg

Description — ARRI 35mm

The ARRI Master Prime 35mm is a professional cinema prime lens designed for use on PL Mount cinema cameras covering the Super 35 format. Operating at a fixed 35mm focal length, it delivers the focused optical performance that prime lenses are valued for in professional film and television production. The lens achieves a maximum aperture of T1.3, providing strong light-gathering ability and the shallow depth of field rendering that cinematographers rely on for selective focus work.

Focus is manual, aligning with standard cinema practice where dedicated focus pullers use follow focus or wireless FIZ systems to control focus precisely during production. Weighing 2.22kg, the lens is built to the robust standards expected in professional cinema environments. With no image stabilization, stable imagery is achieved through proper rigging and camera support rather than optical compensation.

The PL Mount interface is the universally recognized standard in professional cinema, ensuring this lens integrates into established production pipelines with ease.

Pros — ARRI 35mm

  • ✓Wide T1.3 maximum aperture enables shooting in challenging lighting conditions and achieves shallow depth of field
  • ✓PL Mount is the industry-standard cinema lens mount, ensuring broad camera compatibility across professional cinema platforms
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage matches the sensor size of the majority of professional digital cinema cameras

Cons — ARRI 35mm

  • ✗At 2.22kg, the lens is heavy and may add significant load to handheld or gimbal-based rigs
  • ✗No image stabilization, so smooth images depend entirely on rigging, support systems, or camera-side stabilization
  • ✗Fixed 35mm focal length offers no zoom flexibility, requiring separate lenses to cover other focal lengths

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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 35mm

What camera mount does the ARRI Master Prime 35mm use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. This makes it broadly compatible across cinema camera systems that accept PL Mount lenses.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The ARRI Master Prime 35mm is designed to cover the Super 35 format. Cinematographers using cameras with larger sensor formats should verify coverage before use.
What is the maximum aperture of the ARRI Master Prime 35mm?+
The lens has a maximum aperture of T1.3. This wide aperture allows for shooting in lower light conditions and achieving a pronounced shallow depth of field.
Does the ARRI Master Prime 35mm have autofocus?+
No, the lens is manual focus only. This is consistent with professional cinema production workflows, where focus is typically controlled via follow focus systems or wireless FIZ controllers operated by a dedicated focus puller.
How heavy is the ARRI Master Prime 35mm?+
The lens weighs 2.22kg. This is a substantial weight, so rigging and support system load limits should be taken into account when building a camera package around this lens.
Is this lens suitable for zoom operations?+
No, the ARRI Master Prime 35mm is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 35mm. It has no zoom capability. Productions requiring multiple focal lengths would need additional lenses from the Master Prime range or another compatible set.

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