LENSES

Nisi releases three new Athena cinema lenses for five mounts

Nisi Athena 18mm T2.2, 40mm T1.9, and 135mm T2.2 are now available for Canon RF, Sony E, L-Mount, Fujifilm GF, and Arri PL mounts.

Nisi, often known for its high-quality filters, is now releasing more cinema lenses of the Athena model. During 2023, lenses from 14mm up to 85mm were released, a range that is now being expanded to include up to 135mm while also filling some focal length gaps.

The lenses are full-frame and are available in various configurations with drop-in filters. The form factor is the same for all lenses except for the new telephoto lens at 135mm, which is slightly longer than the others. The idea of having the same form factor is to avoid the need for adjustments due to changes in the centre of gravity or size when changing lenses in the field.

The Nisi Athena 18mm T2.2, 40mm T1.9, and 135mm T2.2 are available for the Canon RF, Sony E, L-Mount, Fujifilm GF, and Arri PL mounts, providing a wide platform for filmmakers – while the number of Athena lenses has increased to eight.