ARRI Signature Prime 280mm T2.8 Lens
The ARRI 280mm T2.8 is a 280mm f/2.8 cinema lens designed for LPL mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
ARRI Signature Prime 280mm T2.8 Lens
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Lens Overview — ARRI 280mm T2.8
Key Features — ARRI 280mm T2.8
280mm Telephoto Prime: A fixed focal length designed for compressed perspective, subject isolation, and close-up detail in professional cinema productions.
T2.8 Maximum Aperture: Provides useful light-gathering capability at a long focal length, supporting subject separation and performance in lower-light conditions.
Large Format Coverage: Designed to cover large-format sensors beyond full-frame, enabling the wider field of view and distinctive rendering associated with large-format cinematography.
LPL Mount: ARRI Signature Primes use the LPL (Large Positive Lock) mount, ARRI's large-format cinema mount, though PL adapters are available for backward compatibility.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable, controlled focus pulls using dedicated follow-focus systems in professional cinema workflows.
Prime Lens Optics: Fixed focal length construction delivers consistent optical performance and the rendering character cinematographers rely on for critical image work.
Lens Specifications — ARRI 280mm T2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 280mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | LPL |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 2kg |
Description — ARRI 280mm T2.8
The ARRI Signature Prime 280mm T2.8 is a professional cinema prime lens built for large-format sensor coverage and mounted on the PL mount — the standard of the professional cinema industry. Operating at a maximum aperture of T2.8, this telephoto prime is designed for cinematographers who need reach and light-gathering capability in a single, optically consistent prime package. The lens is manual focus only, in keeping with professional cinema practice where focus pullers use dedicated follow-focus rigs for precise, repeatable focus control.
As a prime lens in the telephoto focal length range, the 280mm focal length is purpose-built for compressing perspective and isolating subjects at distance. Weighing 2kg, it is a substantial lens appropriate for properly supported cinema rigs. There is no image stabilization, consistent with cinema lens convention where support systems manage camera stability.
The PL mount ensures compatibility across the professional cinema camera ecosystem, making this lens a versatile long-telephoto option for large-format productions.
Pros — ARRI 280mm T2.8
- ✓Large-format coverage opens up distinctive imaging possibilities on large-format sensor cinema cameras
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2.8 at 280mm provides meaningful light-gathering capability for a telephoto prime
- ✓PL mount is the industry-standard cinema mount, ensuring broad compatibility across professional cinema camera systems
Cons — ARRI 280mm T2.8
- ✗No image stabilization, so stable support rigs are essential — especially relevant at 280mm telephoto
- ✗No autofocus capability, which limits flexibility for run-and-gun or hybrid shooting styles
- ✗No filter thread size specified, which may complicate front-of-lens filtration planning
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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 280mm T2.8
What camera mount does the ARRI Signature Prime 280mm T2.8 use?+
The lens uses a PL mount, which is the standard professional cinema lens mount. This makes it compatible with a wide range of cinema cameras that accept PL-mount lenses.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No. The ARRI Signature Prime 280mm T2.8 is a manual-focus-only lens. This is standard for professional cinema lenses, where focus is typically controlled by a dedicated focus puller using a follow-focus system.
What sensor formats does this lens cover?+
The lens is specified as large format, meaning it is designed to cover large-format cinema sensors. This makes it suitable for productions shooting on large-format cinema cameras.
How heavy is the ARRI Signature Prime 280mm T2.8?+
The lens weighs 2kg. For a 280mm telephoto cinema prime, this should be factored into your rig and support system planning to ensure proper balance and stability on set.
Does this lens have image stabilization?+
No, the specifications confirm that image stabilization is not present on this lens. In professional cinema workflows, optical stabilization on the lens is typically not expected, as camera support systems handle stability.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.8. This T-stop rating reflects the actual light transmission through the lens, which is the standard measurement used in cinema lens specifications rather than the f-stop used for still photography lenses.