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ARRI Ultra Prime 12mm T2.0 Lens

The ARRI 12mm T2.0 is a 12mm f/2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

ARRI Ultra Prime 12mm T2.0 Lens

ARRI Ultra Prime 12mm T2.0 Lens

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Lens Overview — ARRI 12mm T2.0

The ARRI Ultra Prime 12mm T2.0 is a wide-angle prime cinema lens built for the Super 35 format and fitted with a PL Mount. Designed specifically for the Cinema / Video camera system, this lens sits at the wide end of the focal length spectrum, offering a fixed 12mm focal length that makes it well suited for expansive establishing shots, tight interior environments, and immersive perspectives that demand a broad field of view. With a maximum aperture of T2.0, the lens allows for a meaningful degree of light gathering in demanding production environments, giving cinematographers room to work with shallower depth of field even at this wide focal length.

Focus is entirely manual, which is standard practice in professional cinema production and ensures precise, repeatable focus pulls without interference from autofocus systems. The lens weighs 2kg, which reflects the robust, professional-grade build expected of a PL Mount cinema lens in this class. Image stabilization is not present, consistent with cinema production norms where stabilization is typically handled at the camera or rig level.

As a prime lens, the Ultra Prime 12mm delivers a fixed, optimized optical path rather than the compromises inherent in zoom designs, making it a dedicated tool for wide-angle cinematic work.

Key Features — ARRI 12mm T2.0

12mm Fixed Focal Length: Ultra-wide prime delivers an expansive field of view suited for establishing shots, cramped interiors, and immersive perspectives.

T2.0 Maximum Aperture: Strong light transmission for a wide-angle prime, giving cinematographers flexibility in low-light conditions and some depth-of-field control.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount ensures broad compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.

Super 35 Format Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor size, matching the most widely used format in professional cinema production.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls, consistent with professional cinema production workflows.

Prime Optical Design: Fixed focal length allows the optical path to be fully optimized for the 12mm angle of view without the compromises of a zoom design.

Lens Specifications — ARRI 12mm T2.0

ARRI 12mm T2.0 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length12mm
Maximum Aperturef/2
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight2kg

Description — ARRI 12mm T2.0

The ARRI Ultra Prime 12mm T2.0 is a professional cinema prime lens built around a fixed 12mm focal length and a T2.0 maximum aperture, designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format. It uses a PL Mount, the industry-standard lens mount for professional Cinema / Video camera systems, ensuring broad camera compatibility within that ecosystem. Focus is manual, consistent with the demands of professional film and video production where precise, controlled focus pulls are essential.

The lens weighs 2kg, reflecting the substantial, broadcast-grade construction expected in this category of cinema glass. Image stabilization is rated as None, which is typical for prime cinema lenses where stabilization is managed at the rig or camera body level. As a prime lens operating in the wide-angle focal length range, the Ultra Prime 12mm is purpose-built for wide-field cinematic capture, offering the optical consistency and repeatability that professional productions demand.

No filter thread size is specified for this model.

Pros — ARRI 12mm T2.0

  • ✓T2.0 maximum aperture provides strong light gathering capability for a wide-angle prime
  • ✓Super 35 format coverage matches the sensor size of a wide range of professional cinema cameras
  • ✓PL Mount offers broad compatibility with professional Cinema / Video camera systems

Cons — ARRI 12mm T2.0

  • ✗At 2kg, the lens carries a substantial weight that may add to rig fatigue during handheld or shoulder-mount production
  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for smooth motion work
  • ✗No filter thread size listed, which may complicate direct on-lens filter mounting

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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 12mm T2.0

What camera mount does the ARRI Ultra Prime 12mm use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras in the Cinema / Video camera system category. This makes it compatible with a wide range of industry-standard cinema cameras that accept PL Mount lenses.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The ARRI Ultra Prime 12mm is designed to cover the Super 35 format. Shooters using cameras with larger sensor formats should verify coverage before use.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No, the Ultra Prime 12mm is a manual focus lens only. This is standard for professional cinema lenses, where focus is controlled by a dedicated focus puller, often using a follow focus system.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.0, measured as a T-stop which accounts for actual light transmission through the lens. This provides solid light gathering capability for a 12mm wide-angle cinema prime.
How heavy is the ARRI Ultra Prime 12mm?+
The lens weighs 2kg. This is an important consideration when planning a camera rig, particularly for extended handheld or gimbal-based shoots where total system weight affects operator comfort and stability.
Is this lens a zoom or a prime?+
The ARRI Ultra Prime 12mm is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 12mm. It falls within the wide-angle focal length range category and does not offer variable focal length.

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