CHIOPT 100mm T2.8 Macro Cine Prime Lens
The CHIOPT 100mm T2.8 is a 100mm f/2.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
CHIOPT 100mm T2.8 Macro Cine Prime Lens
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Lens Overview — CHIOPT 100mm T2.8
Key Features — CHIOPT 100mm T2.8
100mm Telephoto Prime: Fixed focal length in the telephoto range suits portrait framing, close-up work, and isolating subjects with natural compression.
Macro Capable Design: Purpose-built for close-up cinematic work, allowing extreme subject magnification beyond typical prime lens capabilities.
T2.8 Maximum Aperture: Calibrated T-stop rating reflects actual light transmission, giving cinematographers precise and consistent exposure control across lens sets.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, and Sony.
Full-Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full-frame sensors without vignetting, ensuring compatibility with larger-format cinema cameras.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth manual focus ring built for precise, repeatable focus pulls using dedicated follow-focus systems in professional cinema workflows.
Lens Specifications — CHIOPT 100mm T2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Macro, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Macro |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
Description — CHIOPT 100mm T2.8
The CHIOPT 100mm T2.8 Macro Cine Prime Lens is a dedicated telephoto prime built for professional cinema and video production. Featuring a PL Mount, it integrates directly with the wide range of professional cinema cameras that use this industry-standard interface. The lens covers full-frame sensors, ensuring clean, vignette-free imaging on larger-format cinema bodies.
With a maximum aperture of T2.8 — a calibrated T-stop value that reflects true light transmission — it delivers consistent exposure across matched lens sets. At a fixed 100mm focal length and classified as a macro-type prime, it is well-suited to detailed close-up work as well as general telephoto cinematic framing. The lens is manual focus only, fitting naturally into cinema workflows that rely on dedicated follow-focus systems.
A 95mm filter thread accommodates professional-grade filters and matte boxes. Weighing 1,900g, it has the substantial, rig-ready build typical of professional cinema glass, and requires appropriate lens support in most configurations. There is no image stabilization, consistent with cinema production use on tripods, gimbals, and camera rigs.
Pros — CHIOPT 100mm T2.8
- ✓PL Mount ensures compatibility with professional cinema camera systems
- ✓Full-frame sensor coverage eliminates vignetting on larger format cameras
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2.8 provides usable light transmission at a fixed, calibrated T-stop value
Cons — CHIOPT 100mm T2.8
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring use on stable rigs or support systems
- ✗At 1,900g, the lens is substantial and may add significant weight to handheld or gimbal setups
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option for run-and-gun or documentary-style shooting
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Frequently Asked Questions — CHIOPT 100mm T2.8
What camera mount does this lens use?+
The CHIOPT 100mm T2.8 Macro Cine Prime uses a PL Mount, the industry-standard mount found on professional cinema cameras. It is not compatible with DSLR or mirrorless camera mounts without an appropriate adapter.
Does this lens cover full-frame sensors?+
Yes, the lens format is specified as Full Frame, meaning it provides coverage for full-frame cinema sensors without vignetting. This makes it suitable for use on larger-format cinema cameras.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. This lens is manual focus only with no autofocus capability, and image stabilization is listed as None. It is designed for use in cinema workflows where focus is controlled manually via follow-focus systems.
What is the filter thread size and how much does the lens weigh?+
The lens has a 95mm filter thread, which is on the larger end for cinema optics and suits professional matte boxes and large-diameter filters. It weighs 1,900g, so appropriate lens support is recommended on most rigs.
Is this a zoom or prime lens?+
This is a prime lens with a fixed 100mm focal length. It falls within the telephoto focal length range and is categorized as a macro-type lens for close-up cinema applications.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.8, expressed as a T-stop — the cinema-standard measurement of actual light transmission rather than the geometric f-stop. This value remains consistent and calibrated for use in professional productions.