NiSi Raises the Bar with New T1.4 Aureus Primes

NiSi Raises the Bar with New T1.4 Aureus Primes

NiSi is set to expand its footprint in the cinema lens market with the introduction of the new Aureus Prime series—full-frame, T1.4 cinema lenses designed for uncompromising image quality and professional workflows. The new line builds on the momentum of the Athena Primes, which launched in 2023 with focal lengths from 14mm to 85mm and later grew to include 18mm, 40mm, and 135mm options. That series quickly established NiSi as a serious player among filmmakers seeking sharp, consistent optics and solid mechanical design at a competitive price point.

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NiSi Announces Athena Tuned – Now With Character!

NiSi Announces Athena Tuned – Now With Character!

NiSi, a manufacturer of high-quality filters and lenses, has recently unveiled a limited-edition series of prime lenses, the Athena Tuned. These lenses are a unique twist on the popular Athena series, offering a more vintage-inspired aesthetic.

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Lens Guide: Compact Full Frame Cine Primes

Lens Guide: Compact Full Frame Cine Primes

What an exciting past couple of years we’ve had right? I mean regarding lenses. You got that? Okay good.

Yes, even in the past year alone we have had some incredible new products come out that have showcased the evolution of the cinema lens technology. Compact full frame cinema lenses have gained popularity for their portability, optical quality, and ability to deliver stunning visuals without compromising on performance. Never before have quality optics and this much variation between them been accessible to filmmakers. We pulled a few options in this category from our inventory to take a look at what they have to offer you.

To preface, this list only contains a few of the many Full-Frame/Vista Vision lenses on the market. Including s35 and even anamorphic lenses for sale would be exhausting and we don’t have enough coffee around today. We’ll save them for future blogs though. Stay tuned for that.

Now, let’s dive in.

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NiSi Adds 18mm, 40mm, and 135mm Primes to Athena Line

NiSi Adds 18mm, 40mm, and 135mm Primes to Athena Line

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.

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