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ARRI Ultra Prime 135mm T/1.9 Lens

The ARRI 135mm T/1.9 is a 135mm f/1.9 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

ARRI Ultra Prime 135mm T/1.9 Lens

ARRI Ultra Prime 135mm T/1.9 Lens

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Lens Overview — ARRI 135mm T/1.9

The ARRI Ultra Prime 135mm T/1.9 is a professional prime cinema lens built for demanding production environments. Designed around a PL Mount interface, it integrates seamlessly into industry-standard camera systems across the cinema and video landscape. With a fixed focal length of 135mm, this lens sits firmly in telephoto territory, making it well-suited for portrait work, compressed-perspective shots, and subject isolation at distance.

The maximum aperture of T/1.9 — measured as a true T-stop rather than an f-stop — gives cinematographers a reliable, calibrated exposure value, ensuring consistency when swapping between lenses on a multi-camera setup. At 2,200g, the lens carries the weight typical of a full-frame cinema prime of this caliber, and its mass reflects the robust mechanical construction expected from a tool built for professional use. Focus is entirely manual, which aligns with standard cinema workflow practices where a dedicated focus puller operates the lens via a follow focus system.

The full-frame image circle means this lens can cover larger sensors without vignetting concerns. There is no image stabilization, which again is standard for cinema prime lenses intended for use on stabilized rigs or gimbals.

Key Features — ARRI 135mm T/1.9

135mm Fixed Focal Length: Telephoto perspective well-suited for portrait framing, subject isolation, and compressed-perspective shots at distance.

T1.9 Maximum Aperture: True T-stop rating provides a calibrated, photometrically accurate exposure value for reliable consistency when cutting between lenses on multi-camera productions.

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

Super 35 Image Circle: Designed and optimized for Super 35 sensors, the dominant format across professional cinema camera systems.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring engineered for use with follow focus systems and dedicated focus pullers in standard cinema workflows.

Ultra Prime Optical Formula: Part of ARRI's Ultra Prime series, known for consistent color matching, low distortion, and minimal breathing across the focal length range.

Lens Specifications — ARRI 135mm T/1.9

ARRI 135mm T/1.9 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography, Portrait, Studio
Lens TypePrime
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length135mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.9
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight2200g

Description — ARRI 135mm T/1.9

The ARRI Ultra Prime 135mm T/1.9 is a prime cinema lens built for professional filmmaking on PL Mount camera systems. Its 135mm fixed focal length places it in the telephoto range, ideal for subject isolation, compressed-perspective compositions, and close-up character work at a distance. The maximum aperture of T/1.9 — a true, light-transmission-measured T-stop — ensures that exposure values are consistent and reliable, which is critical when working within a matched lens set on professional productions.

The lens covers a full-frame image circle, making it suitable for use on large-format and full-frame cinema cameras without introducing vignetting. At 2,200g, it carries the mechanical heft expected of a professional cinema prime, reflecting a build quality designed to withstand the rigors of daily production use. Focus is manual, in keeping with standard cinema workflow where a focus puller operates the lens via a calibrated follow focus system.

There is no image stabilization, so stabilization must be managed at the rig or support level.

Pros — ARRI 135mm T/1.9

  • ✓T/1.9 maximum aperture provides a true, calibrated T-stop exposure value for consistent multi-lens setups
  • ✓PL Mount compatibility integrates with a wide range of professional cinema camera bodies
  • ✓Fixed 135mm focal length delivers reliable telephoto framing with no zoom creep or variable aperture concerns

Cons — ARRI 135mm T/1.9

  • ✗No autofocus — requires a dedicated focus puller or experienced operator for critical focus work
  • ✗At 2,200g, the lens adds significant weight to a camera rig and may require additional support
  • ✗No image stabilization, necessitating use of a stabilized rig or gimbal for handheld or moving shots

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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI 135mm T/1.9

What camera mount does the ARRI Ultra Prime 135mm use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a broad range of cinema and video systems that accept PL-mount lenses.
Is the T/1.9 rating the same as an f/1.9 aperture?+
No — T-stops and f-stops are different measurement systems. A T-stop is a measured value of actual light transmission through the lens, whereas an f-stop is a calculated ratio. The T/1.9 rating on this lens means the stated exposure value is empirically verified, which is especially valuable for maintaining consistency across a lens set.
Does this lens work with full-frame cinema cameras?+
Yes. The lens is specified as a full-frame format lens, meaning its image circle is designed to cover full-frame sensors without vignetting. This makes it suitable for use on full-frame cinema camera systems.
How heavy is the ARRI Ultra Prime 135mm?+
The lens weighs 2,200g. This is a substantial weight and should be factored into rig balance planning, particularly when mounting on gimbals or shoulder rigs.
Does the ARRI Ultra Prime 135mm have autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. This is standard for cinema prime lenses, which are typically operated by a focus puller using a follow focus system on a professional production.
Does this lens have image stabilization?+
No, the ARRI Ultra Prime 135mm has no image stabilization. For moving or handheld shots, stabilization must be provided externally through a gimbal, Steadicam, or other stabilized support system.

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