ARRI Signature Prime 200mm T2.5 Lens
The ARRI 200mm T2.5 is a 200mm f/2.5 cinema lens designed for LPL, PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
ARRI Signature Prime 200mm T2.5 Lens
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Lens Overview — ARRI 200mm T2.5
Key Features — ARRI 200mm T2.5
200mm Fixed Focal Length: A dedicated telephoto perspective ideal for portrait-distance shooting, subject compression, and isolating subjects from their backgrounds.
T2.5 Maximum Aperture: Lets in substantial light for low-light shooting and produces strong subject separation with shallow depth of field.
Large-Format Image Circle: Covers large-format and full-frame cinema sensors, including ARRI ALEXA LF and similar large-format bodies.
LDS-1 / /i Technology: Built-in lens data system communicates focal length, aperture, and focus distance metadata to compatible camera bodies in real time.
LPL / PL Mount: Ships in LPL mount for ARRI LF and ALEXA Mini LF; a PL adapter is included for compatibility with PL-mount cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Consistent Front Diameter: Shares a common 95mm front diameter across the Signature Prime family, allowing filter systems and matte boxes to be swapped without adjustment between focal lengths.
Lens Specifications — ARRI 200mm T2.5
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 200mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.5 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | LPL, PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 3.58kg |
Description — ARRI 200mm T2.5
The ARRI Signature Prime 200mm T2.5 is a dedicated cinema prime lens built for professional narrative and commercial film production. With a fixed 200mm focal length placed in the telephoto range and a maximum aperture of T2.5, it offers strong subject isolation potential and solid low-light performance by cinema lens standards. The lens is designed to cover a Full Frame image circle, making it compatible with full-frame and large-format cinema sensors when paired with a capable camera body.
It connects via PL Mount, the professional cinema industry standard, and is categorized as a Cine type prime within the Cinema/Video camera system. Focusing is entirely manual, with no autofocus system, which aligns with the expectations of productions staffed with experienced focus pullers. The lens weighs 3.58kg, placing it firmly in the bracket of lenses that require proper cinema rig support.
There is no image stabilization, and no filter thread size is specified in the available data.
Pros — ARRI 200mm T2.5
- ✓Wide T2.5 maximum aperture enables strong subject separation and low-light capability
- ✓Full-frame lens format provides coverage for large-format and full-frame cinema cameras
- ✓PL Mount connection offers compatibility with a broad range of professional cinema camera bodies
Cons — ARRI 200mm T2.5
- ✗At 3.58kg, the lens is heavy and requires a properly rigged cinema support system
- ✗No autofocus — unsuitable for productions requiring AF-driven shooting styles
- ✗No image stabilization, so camera or rig-level stabilization is essential
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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 200mm T2.5
What camera mount does the ARRI Signature Prime 200mm T2.5 use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount found on professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a wide range of high-end cinema camera bodies designed for the PL Mount standard.
Does this lens cover full-frame sensors?+
Yes, the ARRI Signature Prime 200mm T2.5 is specified with a Full Frame lens format, meaning it provides image coverage for full-frame and large-format cinema sensors.
Does the ARRI Signature Prime 200mm T2.5 have autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only with no autofocus capability. It is designed for professional cinema productions where a dedicated focus puller operates the lens manually.
How heavy is the ARRI Signature Prime 200mm T2.5?+
The lens weighs 3.58kg. This is a substantial weight that makes it best suited for rigged cinema setups with proper lens support rather than lightweight or handheld configurations.
Does this lens have image stabilization?+
No, image stabilization is listed as None in the specifications. Stabilization for shots using this lens would need to be managed at the camera body or rig level.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.5, expressed as a T-stop which is the standard aperture measurement used for cinema lenses to account for actual light transmission through the optical path.