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Canon 85mm Sumire Prime T1.3 PL Mount Lens

The Canon 85mm T1.3 PL is a 85mm f/1.3 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Canon 85mm Sumire Prime T1.3 PL Mount Lens

Canon 85mm Sumire Prime T1.3 PL Mount Lens

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Lens Overview — Canon 85mm T1.3 PL

The Canon 85mm Sumire Prime is a dedicated cinema lens built around a PL Mount and designed for the Cinema/Video camera system. With a maximum aperture of T1.3, it brings strong light-gathering capability to demanding production environments, making it a practical choice when shooting in low-light conditions. As a prime lens with a focal length of 85mm, it occupies a classic portrait and medium telephoto position in the Sumire lineup.

The lens is engineered for full-frame coverage, meaning it can serve shooters working with full-frame cinema cameras without vignetting concerns. Focus is entirely manual, which is standard practice on professional cinema sets where a dedicated focus puller controls focus with precision. The lens accepts 105mm front filters, a useful detail for cinematographers who rely on glass filtration for exposure and creative control.

Weighing in at 1.302kg, it has a substantial but manageable build typical of professional cine glass. There is no image stabilization, which is expected given that cinema productions typically rely on rigged stabilization systems rather than in-lens optical compensation. The T1.3 aperture rating is a true transmission value, offering reliable exposure consistency across a matched lens set.

Key Features — Canon 85mm T1.3 PL

T1.3 Maximum Aperture: True T-stop rating ensures consistent, measurable light transmission across a matched Sumire lens set.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, and other major manufacturers.

Full-Frame Coverage: Covers full-frame cinema sensors without vignetting, suitable for cameras like the ARRI ALEXA LF and Sony VENICE.

85mm Prime Focal Length: Classic portrait and medium telephoto position with a fixed field of view and no zoom drift between shots.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller on professional sets.

Sumire Bokeh Rendering: Canon's Sumire optics are tuned to produce a characteristically soft, organic bokeh quality favored in narrative cinematography.

Lens Specifications — Canon 85mm T1.3 PL

Canon 85mm T1.3 PL full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesStudio, Video / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length85mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.3
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread105mm

Description — Canon 85mm T1.3 PL

The Canon 85mm Sumire Prime T1.3 is a PL Mount cinema prime lens engineered for full-frame coverage in professional Cinema/Video production. At 85mm, it delivers a classic medium telephoto perspective suited to portraiture, interviews, and narrative close-up work. The T1.3 maximum aperture is a true transmission measurement, providing consistent exposure values that are especially valuable when shooting with a matched set of Sumire primes.

Focus is manual, as expected in a professional cinema context where precise focus control is handled by a dedicated crew member. The lens accepts 105mm front filters, giving cinematographers flexibility to use large-format glass or drop-in filter systems. At 1.302kg, it has the solid, substantial build characteristic of professional cine glass.

There is no image stabilization, which is standard for cinema lenses designed to be used on rigged, stabilized camera platforms. The PL Mount ensures compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema cameras across the industry.

Pros — Canon 85mm T1.3 PL

  • ✓T1.3 maximum aperture provides strong light transmission for low-light production scenarios
  • ✓Full-frame lens format ensures complete coverage for full-frame cinema cameras
  • ✓PL Mount is the industry-standard cinema lens mount, ensuring broad camera compatibility in professional production

Cons — Canon 85mm T1.3 PL

  • ✗No image stabilization (specifications confirm 'None'), requiring external stabilization solutions on set
  • ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability, which may limit run-and-gun or solo shooting scenarios
  • ✗At 1.302kg, the lens adds meaningful weight to a camera rig

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Frequently Asked Questions — Canon 85mm T1.3 PL

What camera mount does the Canon 85mm Sumire Prime use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the industry-standard mount found on professional cinema cameras. This makes it directly compatible with PL-mount cinema bodies without adapters.
What is the maximum aperture and is it a T-stop rating?+
The maximum aperture is T1.3, which is a T-stop (transmission stop) rating rather than an f-stop. T-stop values measure actual light transmission through the lens, making exposure matching more consistent across a lens set.
Does this lens cover full-frame sensors?+
Yes, the specifications list the lens format as Full Frame, meaning it is designed to cover full-frame cinema sensors without vignetting.
Does the Canon 85mm Sumire Prime have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The specifications confirm that autofocus is not supported and image stabilization is listed as 'None.' This lens is designed for manual focus use, consistent with professional cinema production workflows.
What filter size does this lens accept?+
The lens has a 105mm filter thread, accommodating large front-mounted filters for exposure control or creative optical effects.
How heavy is the Canon 85mm Sumire Prime?+
The lens weighs 1.302kg according to the specifications. This is a meaningful consideration when planning rig balance, particularly on handheld or gimbal setups.

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