ARRI Signature Prime 75mm T1.8 Lens
The ARRI 75mm T1.8 is a 75mm 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 75mm T1.8 Lens
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Lens Overview — ARRI 75mm T1.8
Key Features — ARRI 75mm T1.8
75mm Prime Focal Length: A classic portrait-range focal length well-suited for close-up character work, dialogue scenes, and detail shots.
T1.8 Maximum Aperture: Fast transmission rating allows shooting in lower light conditions and gives cinematographers precise control over depth of field.
Large Format Coverage: Designed to cover full-frame and large-format cinema sensors, future-proofing the lens as larger sensor cameras become standard on set.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring built for repeatable, controlled focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller in professional cinema workflows.
1.9kg Build Weight: Substantial but manageable weight typical of high-end cinema glass, balanced for use on professional rigged support systems.
Lens Specifications — ARRI 75mm T1.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Documentary, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 75mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1.9kg |
Description — ARRI 75mm T1.8
The ARRI Signature Prime 75mm T1.8 is a professional cinema lens built on the PL Mount and designed to cover full-frame sensors. With a maximum aperture of T1.8, it gives cinematographers meaningful low-light capability and the ability to draw a subject away from the background with a shallow depth of field. The 75mm focal length sits in the standard range, making it a practical choice for portrait-oriented work, dialogue coverage, and detail shots where a slightly compressed perspective is useful.
Focus is entirely manual, which is the standard for professional cinema glass — operated by a focus puller using a follow focus or wireless lens control system. The lens weighs 1.9kg, placing it in the substantial but field-practical range for a fast full-frame prime. There is no image stabilization, consistent with professional cinema practice where support rigs handle camera movement.
The lens is categorized as a prime with a cine type designation, purpose-built for the Cinema and Video camera system category.
Pros — ARRI 75mm T1.8
- ✓Fast T1.8 maximum aperture enables shooting in lower light and creates shallow depth of field
- ✓Full-frame lens format provides coverage for large-format and full-frame cinema sensors
- ✓PL Mount ensures compatibility with the professional cinema camera ecosystem
Cons — ARRI 75mm T1.8
- ✗No autofocus — requires a dedicated focus puller or skilled solo operator
- ✗No image stabilization, so handheld use demands additional rigging or support
- ✗No filter thread size specified, which may complicate matte box or filter integration planning
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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 75mm T1.8
What camera mount does the ARRI Signature Prime 75mm T1.8 use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount found on professional cinema cameras. This makes it a natural fit for high-end cinema production environments. Adapters may allow use on other systems, but the lens is designed for PL Mount cameras.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, the ARRI Signature Prime 75mm T1.8 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 the 75mm Signature Prime cover?+
The lens is rated for full-frame coverage, meaning it can cover full-frame and compatible large-format cinema sensors without vignetting. It is categorized under the Cinema and Video camera system.
How heavy is the ARRI Signature Prime 75mm T1.8?+
The lens weighs 1.9kg. While manageable, this weight is worth factoring into decisions around gimbal payload capacity, handheld rigging, and lens support systems on set.
Does the lens have image stabilization?+
No, image stabilization is listed as None. Cinema productions using this lens would rely on external support systems such as gimbals, fluid heads, or camera rigs to achieve stabilized footage.
What is the aperture of this lens and what does T1.8 mean?+
The maximum aperture is T1.8, expressed as a T-stop rather than an f-stop. T-stops are a cinema-standard measurement that accounts for light transmission through the lens, making exposure consistency more reliable when cutting between different lenses in a set.