ARRI Signature Prime 47mm T1.8 Lens - Imperial Measurements
The ARRI 47mm T1.8 is a 47mm 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 47mm T1.8 Lens - Imperial Measurements
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Lens Overview — ARRI 47mm T1.8
Key Features — ARRI 47mm T1.8
T1.8 Maximum Aperture: A fast T1.8 stop allows shooting in low-light environments and enables a shallow depth of field for strong subject separation.
47mm Standard Focal Length: Places the lens in the standard range, making it well-suited for dialogue scenes, documentary work, and general narrative production.
LPL and PL Mount: Ships with a PL mount; ARRI Signature Primes are also available with the LPL mount, offering compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema camera systems.
Large-Format Coverage: Covers ARRI's LF large-format sensor and full-frame sensors without vignetting, future-proofing the lens for modern large-format cinema platforms.
Imperial Focus Markings: Focus and iris scales are calibrated in feet, making this variant the practical choice for crews operating in imperial-unit production environments.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller on professional cinema sets.
Lens Specifications — ARRI 47mm T1.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 47mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1.81kg |
Description — ARRI 47mm T1.8
The ARRI Signature Prime 47mm T1.8 is a professional cinema prime lens designed for high-end film and video production. It features a PL Mount, the industry-standard fitting for professional cinema cameras, and offers full-frame sensor coverage, making it compatible with modern large-format and full-frame cinema bodies. The lens has a maximum aperture of T1.8, enabling work in lower-light situations and supporting a shallow depth of field.
At 47mm, it sits in the standard focal length range, offering natural perspective well-suited for a wide variety of scene types and shooting styles. Focus is entirely manual, consistent with professional cinema production norms where precise focus pulling is handled by a dedicated crew member. With no image stabilization, stabilization is managed externally.
This Imperial Measurements variant uses feet-based markings on its focus and iris scales, making it practical for crews operating in imperial unit environments. The lens weighs 1.81 kg, reflecting its robust cinema-grade build.
Pros — ARRI 47mm T1.8
- ✓Fast T1.8 maximum aperture enables shooting in challenging light conditions and supports shallow depth of field work
- ✓PL Mount compatibility ensures broad integration with professional cinema camera systems
- ✓Full-frame lens format provides coverage for large-format and full-frame cinema sensors without vignetting
Cons — ARRI 47mm T1.8
- ✗At 1.81 kg, the lens is relatively heavy, which may add fatigue or balancing considerations in handheld or gimbal-based setups
- ✗No image stabilization is present, so stabilization must be managed externally at the rig or camera level
- ✗No filter thread is listed in the specifications, which may limit direct front-mounted filter use