NiSi has introduced the AUREUS PRIME T1.4 Cinema Lens Series, a new line of full-frame lenses designed for high-end film, television, commercial, and documentary production. The series launches with five focal lengths – 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm – all with a fast T1.4 aperture and consistent housing across the set. Three additional focal lengths (29mm, 65mm, and 105mm) are currently in development. NiSi Filters is a Chinese company with over 20 international patents in photography and filmmaking. At last year’s IBC 2024, we had a first look at their Tuned full-frame prime lenses and also reviewed the NiSi ATHENA prime lenses, which you can read about here. This year, NiSi is introducing us to their new AUREUS PRIME T1.4 Cinema Lens Series, engineered for full-frame and large-format sensors. Optics and aperture Each lens covers a 46mm image circle, is optimized for large-format sensors, and is compatible with super 35mm. The T1.4 aperture will give you strong low-light performance and shallow depth of field control, while the 11-blade iris produces a rounded, natural-looking bokeh. NiSi states that sharpness and contrast are maintained consistently across the aperture range from T1.4 to T22. Image quality and handling The optical design includes ultra-low dispersion elements and advanced coatings to reduce chromatic aberration, flare, and ghosting. Color rendering is kept neutral across the set, with minimal focus breathing during pulls. NiSi claims that the lenses exhibit virtually no focus breathing, helping maintain stable framing throughout focus transitions. A 300° focus throw provides precise,...
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