Overview
The NiSi ATHENA PRIME Rewind 50mm T1.9 Full-Frame Cinema Lens (ARRI PL) is a professional full-frame cinema lens offering dual vintage and modern looks. Designed for ARRI PL-mount cameras, it combines stylized cinematic character with modern optical clarity. Compact, lightweight, and color-matched to the standard ATHENA PRIME series, it integrates smoothly into professional workflows for consistent cinematic results.
Core Features
- 50mm focal length with full-frame (46 mm image circle) coverage for versatile framing.
- T1.9 maximum aperture and T22 minimum aperture for precise depth-of-field control.
- ARRI PL lens mount compatible with professional cinema cameras.
- Dual vintage and modern looks, consistent with standard ATHENA PRIME lenses.
- 0.8 MOD gears with 300° focus rotation for smooth and precise manual focus control.
- 10-blade iris for smooth, cinematic bokeh.
- Minimal breathing and chromatic aberration for clean footage.
- Front diameter of 80 mm and compact length of 8.13 cm for easy rigging.
- Weight of 0.8 kg for balanced, lightweight handling.
- Minimum focus distance: 50 cm (from camera sensor) for close-up flexibility.
Dual Character Design
Switch between vintage warmth and modern clarity. Wider apertures emphasize stylized film character, while stopping down produces clean, professional imagery.
Cinematic Bokeh & Flares
The 10-blade iris produces rounded bubble bokeh, and enhanced warm flares add cinematic depth and visual interest.
Precision Mechanics
0.8 MOD gears with 300° focus rotation allow precise manual focus pulling. Lens markings in both feet and meters enable quick and accurate adjustments on set.
Compact & Color-Matched
With an 80 mm front diameter and 8.13 cm length, the lens is lightweight, easy to rig, and color-matched to standard ATHENA PRIME lenses for seamless integration.
Optical
| Focal Length | 50 mm |
| Maximum Aperture | T1.9 |
| Minimum Aperture | T22 |
| Angle of View | Diagonal: 47.5°, Horizontal: 40.1°, Vertical: 27.2° |
| Aperture/Iris Blades | 10 |
| Bubble Bokeh & Flares | Enhanced warm flares with distinctive bubble bokeh |
| Lens Character | Dual Vintage & Modern |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 50 cm (from camera sensor) |
General
| Lens Mount | ARRI PL |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame (46 mm Image Circle) |
| Focus Scales | Metric, Imperial |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Gear Standard | Focus, Iris: 0.8 MOD |
| Gear Rotation | Focus: 300° |
| Electronic Communication | No |
Physical
| Diameter | Front: 80 mm |
| Length | 8.13 cm |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
What's Included
- NiSi ATHENA PRIME Rewind 50mm T1.9 Full-Frame Cinema Lens (ARRI PL)
- Front Cap
- Rear Cap
- Barcode: 89610
- UPC Barcode: 6978079434597
- Supplier Code: N-817625