NiSi ATHENA PRIME 85mm T1.9 Full-Frame Lens (PL Mount)

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 85mm T1.9 Full-Frame Lens (PL Mount) is a 85mm T1.9 ARRI PL mount full-frame cine lens from the NiSi Athena Prime system. It combines the 85mm field of view with the family's geared manual focus and iris workflow for narrative, commercial, documentary, studio, and rental use.

Product Overview

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 85mm T1.9 Full-Frame Lens (PL Mount) belongs to the NiSi Athena Prime full-frame prime family with a 46mm image circle, matched 80mm fronts, 77mm filter threads, and 300-degree focus rotation. The 85mm focal length controls field of view, perspective, camera distance, and working space, while the T1.9 rating affects low-light exposure and depth of field. Before production, check sensor recording area, ARRI PL mount, flange setup, rear clearance, lens support, matte box or filters, follow-focus and motor positions, focus scale, minimum working distance, and whether the focal length or set matches the shot list.

Key Features

85mm Full-Frame Cinema Coverage

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 85mm T1.9 Full-Frame Lens (PL Mount) provides the named 85mm framing within the NiSi Athena Prime full-frame system.

T1.9 Manual Lens Workflow

The T1.9 configuration supports controlled exposure and depth of field through geared manual focus and iris operation.

Matched Production Mechanics

The NiSi Athena Prime system is intended for repeatable focus, iris, matte-box, filter, motor, lens-support, and case changes across the family.

How It Compares

Choose 85mm when its perspective and working distance fit the shot. Choose a wider focal length for more environment, a longer focal length for tighter framing and more subject separation, Athena for a compact matched system, or Aureus for T1.4 speed.

Compatible Accessories and Related Gear

NiSi ATHENA PRIME 135mm T2.2 Full-Frame Lens (PL Mount) and NiSi ATHENA PRIME 14mm T2.4 Full-Frame Lens (PL Mount). Use with full-frame or smaller-format cinema cameras that accept ARRI PL mount. Check image circle, flange setup, rear clearance, lens support, 0.8 MOD motors, matte box, filters, focus scale, working distance, and case dimensions.

Who Is This For?

For cinematographers, camera assistants, rental houses, production companies, studios, film schools, and owner-operators building a matched manual full-frame cinema lens package.

Who Should Choose Something Else?

Choose another focal length, mount, lens family, autofocus lens, lighter housing, faster aperture, macro design, or zoom when camera movement, working distance, solo operation, low light, close focus, or shot coverage changes.

In the Box

• NiSi ATHENA PRIME 85mm T1.9 Full-Frame Lens (PL Mount)

Specifications

• Lens family: NiSi Athena Prime
• Configuration: 85mm
• Maximum aperture in title: T1.9
• Mount: ARRI PL mount
• Coverage: full frame
• Operation: manual geared focus and iris
• Family image circle: 46mm
• Family front diameter: 80mm
• Family filter thread: 77mm
• Family focus rotation: 300 degrees

FAQ

What sensor and mount does this NiSi Athena Prime configuration use?
It is a full-frame cinema-lens configuration for ARRI PL mount. Check image circle, active sensor area, flange setup, and rear clearance on the exact camera. Model reference: C01-01-PL-85.

How should the 85mm focal length or set be chosen?
The 85mm view affects framing, perspective, camera distance, background compression, and working space. Model reference: C01-01-PL-85.

Will it work with a follow focus, lens motor, and matte box?
The family uses geared manual operation, but crews must still check 0.8 MOD motor placement, rod support, matte-box clamp or filter thread, front clearance, and lens support. Model reference: C01-01-PL-85.

When should another cinema lens be selected?
Choose another focal length, mount, aperture, zoom, macro lens, autofocus lens, or lighter housing when the production workflow changes. Model reference: C01-01-PL-85.

Where can I buy NiSi cine lenses in Canada?
Filmgear Canada ships across Canada and can help compare Athena and Aureus focal lengths, mounts, sensor coverage, lens support, matte boxes, filters, motors, and cases. Model reference: C01-01-PL-85.

Where to Buy in Canada

Buy NiSi ATHENA PRIME 85mm T1.9 Full-Frame Lens (PL Mount) from Filmgear Canada with Canada-wide shipping and Vancouver-based help for model fit, system planning, and production workflow.