Duclos Lenses is excited to announce the availability for pre-order of three new lenses in the NiSi Athena Prime series: the 18mm T2.2, 40mm T1.9, and 135mm T2.2. These lenses expand the Athena Prime range, offering cinematographers enhanced creative flexibility and compatibility with mirrorless cinema cameras.
New Focal Lengths for Diverse Cinematic Needs
The Athena Prime series now spans from the ultra-wide 14mm to the telephoto 135mm, thanks to the introduction of the 18mm, 40mm, and 135mm lenses. These additions provide filmmakers with more options to capture their desired shot, whether it’s a vast landscape or a detailed close-up.
Key Features of the New Lenses
18mm T2.2 and 135mm T2.2: These lenses are designed to deliver sharp, clear images with minimal chromatic aberration and focus breathing, ensuring high-quality output for both wide-angle and telephoto shots.
40mm T1.9: With its fast aperture and soft bokeh, this lens is ideal for achieving a shallow depth of field and excellent center resolution.
Designed for Efficiency and Compatibility
NiSi’s Athena Prime lenses are engineered for compatibility with stabilizers, with similar weights and dimensions across the range. This design consideration means filmmakers can switch between lenses without needing to rebalance their equipment, significantly improving on-set efficiency. Each lens in the series features a 300° focus rotation angle and a fluorescent scale display, facilitating precise focus adjustments even in challenging lighting conditions.
Optimized for Mirrorless Cinema Cameras
The Athena Prime lenses have been well received by users of mirrorless cinema cameras, appreciated for their full-frame coverage and high-resolution capabilities. The 46mm image circle ensures compatibility with a variety of camera formats, further broadened by the selection of Athena PL mount adapters available for these lenses. Beyond the newly introduced 18mm, 40mm, and 135mm lenses, encompasses a range of focal lengths designed to meet any filmmaker’s need. From the ultra-wide 14mm T2.4, perfect for expansive landscapes, to the 25mm, 35mm, and 50mm lenses with their T1.9 apertures ideal for low-light situations and achieving a shallow depth of field, and the 85mm T1.9 lens, great for portraits and close-ups, the series offers exceptional versatility. Each lens in the lineup is crafted to provide full-frame coverage, minimal focus breathing, and uniformity in weight and control placement, ensuring seamless transitions and consistent quality across shots. The Athena Prime lenses are a testament to NiSi’s commitment to high-quality, adaptable cinematography tools for professionals.
Pricing and Availability
The 18mm, 40mm, and 135mm lenses are available for pre-order through Duclos Lenses. Shipping begins June, 2024. Available in an “Add-On Kit” 3-Lens Kit in a hard case for $3,499, individually for $1,268 each, or as a complete 8-Lens Kit with a hard case for $8,999.
For more information on the Athena Prime lenses or to place a pre-order, visit our website or contact us directly at Duclos Lenses.