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NiSi ATHENA Prime 5-Lens Cinema Set

The NiSi 5-Lens Cinema Set (PL Mount) is a 14–85mm f/1.9 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

NiSi ATHENA Prime 5-Lens Cinema Set

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Lens Overview — NiSi 5-Lens Cinema Set (PL Mount)

The NiSi ATHENA Prime 5-Lens Cinema Set brings together five manual-focus cinema prime lenses spanning 14mm through 85mm — covering wide angle to telephoto shooting scenarios in a single package. Designed for the Cinema and Video camera ecosystem, these lenses are built around a PL mount and are rated for full-frame coverage, making them suitable for a wide range of professional cinema cameras capable of accepting PL glass. Each lens in the set shares a maximum aperture of T1.9, which not only allows for consistent low-light performance across focal lengths but also simplifies exposure management when cutting between lenses in post-production.

The full set weighs in at 4,475g combined, reflecting the robust, cinema-grade build typical of PL mount glass. The manual focus design means these lenses are optimized for environments where a dedicated focus puller operates the glass, a common workflow on professional film and video sets. With five distinct focal lengths — 14, 25, 35, 50, and 85mm — the ATHENA Prime set provides cinematographers with a well-rounded toolkit that covers everything from expansive establishing wide shots to compressed, flattering portrait and telephoto perspectives, all without switching lens systems or worrying about mismatched aperture characteristics.

Key Features — NiSi 5-Lens Cinema Set (PL Mount)

Five-Lens Prime Set: Includes 14mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm focal lengths, covering wide-angle to telephoto perspectives in a single matched kit.

Consistent T1.9 Aperture: Every lens in the set shares a maximum aperture of T1.9, eliminating exposure adjustments when cutting between focal lengths in post-production.

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

Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover full-frame sensors, making these lenses suitable for large-format cinema cameras without vignetting.

Manual Focus Design: Optimized for professional film workflows where a dedicated focus puller operates the lens, with smooth, repeatable focus ring action.

Matched Optical Set: Consistent color rendering, contrast, and optical characteristics across all five lenses simplify color grading when intercutting focal lengths.

Lens Specifications — NiSi 5-Lens Cinema Set (PL Mount)

NiSi 5-Lens Cinema Set (PL Mount) full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesDocumentary, Video / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length14–85mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.9
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight4475g

Description — NiSi 5-Lens Cinema Set (PL Mount)

The NiSi ATHENA Prime 5-Lens Cinema Set is a professionally oriented collection of five prime lenses designed for the Cinema / Video camera system, mounted on the industry-standard PL mount. The set covers a focal length range of 14mm to 85mm, spanning wide angle to telephoto perspectives as classified in the product specifications. All five lenses share a uniform maximum aperture of T1.9, ensuring consistent light transmission and simplified exposure matching across the entire set.

The lenses deliver full-frame image circle coverage, supporting large-sensor PL-mount cinema cameras. With manual focus operation throughout and no autofocus capability, these lenses are built for traditional cinema production workflows. The complete set has a combined weight of 4,475g, and no image stabilization is present in any of the lenses.

The absence of a listed filter thread size means users should verify filtration compatibility for each individual lens before production.

Pros — NiSi 5-Lens Cinema Set (PL Mount)

  • ✓Consistent T1.9 maximum aperture across all five lenses simplifies exposure matching between focal lengths
  • ✓Full-frame lens format (specifications.lensFormat) ensures coverage for large-sensor cinema cameras
  • ✓PL mount (specifications.mount.lens) provides broad compatibility with professional cinema camera bodies

Cons — NiSi 5-Lens Cinema Set (PL Mount)

  • ✗No image stabilization (specifications.imageStabilization: None), so handheld shooting requires additional stabilization support
  • ✗Manual focus only (specifications.autoFocus: false) makes these unsuitable for run-and-gun or solo operator scenarios requiring fast autofocus
  • ✗Combined weight of 4,475g (specifications.weight) means carrying or rigging the full set adds significant load

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Frequently Asked Questions — NiSi 5-Lens Cinema Set (PL Mount)

What focal lengths are included in the NiSi ATHENA Prime 5-Lens Cinema Set?+
The set spans from 14mm at the wide end to 85mm at the telephoto end, as indicated by the minFocalLength and maxFocalLength specifications. This covers a wide angle to telephoto range, per the focalLengthRange field in the specs.
What aperture do these lenses share?+
Each lens in the set has a maximum aperture of T1.9, as listed in the maximumAperture specification. A consistent T-stop across all five lenses is a key advantage for multi-lens productions.
What mount does this lens set use?+
The NiSi ATHENA Prime set is built on the PL mount, as specified in the mount.lens field. This is a professional cinema-standard mount found on a wide range of dedicated cinema cameras.
Are these lenses suitable for autofocus-dependent shooting?+
No — the ATHENA Prime lenses are manual focus only (specifications.focusType: Manual, specifications.autoFocus: false). They are designed for professional cinema workflows where a focus puller controls focus independently.
What sensor size do these lenses cover?+
The ATHENA Prime lenses are rated for full-frame coverage, as listed in the lensFormat specification. This makes them suitable for cinema cameras with full-frame or smaller sensors using the PL mount.
How much does the full 5-lens set weigh?+
The combined weight of the set is 4,475g, as listed in the weight specification. Cinematographers and camera assistants should account for this when planning lens cases, rigging, and transport.

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