ARRI Signature Prime 35mm T1.8 Cinema Lens
The ARRI 35mm T1.8 is a 35mm f/1.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
ARRI Signature Prime 35mm T1.8 Cinema Lens
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Lens Overview — ARRI 35mm T1.8
Key Features — ARRI 35mm T1.8
35mm PL Mount Prime: Industry-standard PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
T1.8 Maximum Aperture: Wide T-stop rating allows strong light gathering for low-light cinematography and precise shallow depth-of-field control.
Full-Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full-frame sensors, supporting cameras like the ARRI ALEXA LF and Sony VENICE without vignetting.
Signature Optical Rendering: Part of ARRI's Signature Prime series, engineered to produce a characteristically smooth, organic image quality with natural bokeh transitions.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, dampened focus ring built for precise, repeatable focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller on professional sets.
Consistent Lens Housings: Shared physical design across the Signature Prime series keeps focus and iris gear positions uniform, simplifying lens swaps on set.
Lens Specifications — ARRI 35mm T1.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1.678kg |
Description — ARRI 35mm T1.8
The ARRI Signature Prime 35mm T1.8 is a prime cinema lens built around the PL Mount and designed to cover full-frame image sensors. Its maximum aperture of T1.8 makes it a capable option for productions that demand strong light-gathering performance and the ability to work with a shallow depth of field. Sitting in the standard focal length range, the 35mm is a foundational choice for a wide variety of cinematographic situations, from intimate close-ups to environmental wide shots.
Focus is manual, placing full control in the hands of the camera team without any electronic autofocus system in the loop. The lens carries no image stabilization, consistent with professional cinema prime design where stabilization is managed at the rig or camera level. At 1.678 kg, weight should be factored into rig planning, particularly for gimbal or handheld configurations.
The lens is categorized as a Cine type within the Cinema / Video camera system, confirming its orientation toward professional motion picture production workflows.
Pros — ARRI 35mm T1.8
- ✓Wide maximum aperture of T1.8 enables strong performance in low-light shooting scenarios
- ✓Full-frame coverage (lensFormat: Full Frame) supports larger sensor cinema cameras without vignetting
- ✓PL Mount compatibility aligns with the professional cinema camera ecosystem
Cons — ARRI 35mm T1.8
- ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None), requiring external stabilization solutions for handheld or moving shots
- ✗Manual focus only with no autofocus capability, which demands a dedicated focus puller on professional sets
- ✗At 1.678 kg, the lens adds meaningful weight to camera rigs, particularly relevant for extended handheld or drone use
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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 35mm T1.8
What camera mount does the ARRI Signature Prime 35mm use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is specified in the mount data. PL Mount is a standard in professional cinema production and is found on a wide range of cinema camera platforms.
Does this lens cover full-frame sensors?+
Yes. The lensFormat field explicitly lists Full Frame, meaning this lens is designed to cover full-frame image sensors without vignetting.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T1.8, as listed in the specifications. This wide aperture allows for significant light gathering and shallow depth-of-field control in cinema production.
Does the ARRI Signature Prime 35mm have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The specifications confirm that autofocus is not present and image stabilization is listed as None. Focus is entirely manual, which is standard practice for professional cinema prime lenses.
How much does this lens weigh?+
The lens weighs 1.678 kg according to the specifications. This is an important consideration when building camera rigs or planning extended handheld or gimbal shoots.
Is there a filter thread on this lens?+
The filter thread size is listed as null in the specifications, meaning no filter thread diameter is confirmed in the available data. Buyers who rely on front-mounted filters should verify this before purchase.