NiSi Cine Lens Athena Prime Rewind 50mm T1.9 PL-Mount

NiSi Cine Lens Athena Prime Rewind 50mm T1.9 PL-Mount – Vintage Character with Modern Control

NiSi Cine Lens Athena Prime Rewind 50mm T1.9 PL-Mount is the perfect choice for filmmakers who want an authentic vintage look without compromising modern performance. This lens is designed to mimic the characteristics of classic film lenses, making it ideal for both professional and amateur filmmakers seeking a unique visual style in their productions.

Optical Design for Authentic Vintage Look

The thoughtful optical design of the NiSi Athena Rewind lens simulates characteristic aberrations and a softness that defines older lenses. At large apertures, such as T1.9, the lens provides a warm and nostalgic feel that gradually diminishes to T2.8, where it reaches a balanced sweet spot. At apertures T5.6–T8, the lens behaves more like a modern cine lens, giving cinematographers flexibility and creative freedom in their choices of lighting and composition.

Characteristic Bubble Bokeh and Warm Reflections

One of the most striking features of the NiSi Athena Rewind lens is its characteristic bubble bokeh. At large apertures, it creates an out-of-focus area with bright edges and a darker center, which is most prominent at focal lengths like 35 mm and 50 mm. This bokeh can be controlled and diminishes at T4.0, allowing filmmakers to create dreamlike scenes. The reflections from the lens are also warmer and more expressive compared to the standard Athena Prime, adding a cinematic quality to scenes with backlighting and practical light.

Complete Compatibility and User-Friendliness

With an extensive focal length range from 14 mm to 85 mm and an image circle of 46 mm, this lens offers full-frame coverage and is compatible with all film cameras with full-frame sensors. The lens features a 300° focus ring with fluorescent scales, facilitating precision focusing even in low light. Its uniform weight and size make it easy to switch lenses without needing to rebalance rigs or gimbals, saving valuable time on set.

Specifications

• Focal Length: 50 mm
• Aperture: T1.9
• Lens Mount: PL-Mount
• Distortion: Preserved thin-shaped distortion
• Bubble Bokeh: Characteristic
• Focus Ring Rotation: 300°
• Filter Mount: Rear filter mount
• Reflections: Warm and expressive

Frequently asked questions

Does the product require phantom power?
No, there is no information indicating that the lens requires phantom power.

What type of lens mount does the NiSi Cine Lens Athena Prime Rewind have?
The lens has a PL-Mount lens mount.

What is characteristic of the bubble bokeh that the lens creates?
Bubble bokeh creates an out-of-focus area with bright edges and a darker center, which is most prominent at focal lengths like 35 mm and 50 mm.

How much can the focus ring rotate?
The focus ring has a rotation of 300°.