Nisi Athena Prime 85mm T1.9 – Sony E-Mount

Athena Prime 85mm T1.9

The NiSi Athena 85mm lens is an excellent choice for those seeking impressive image quality and creative versatility. 

It is available with E-, RF-, and PL-Mount (also in G- and L-Mount but without Drop-In Filter) and is thus compatible with a variety of camera bodies.  The impressive aperture range of T1.9 to T22 allows for exceptional light intensity and impressive shots in various lighting conditions. With an 85mm focal length, it offers a versatile perspective, ideal for different shooting situations.

Videography at the Highest Level 

Thanks to precise micro-contrast optimization and remarkable minimization of chromatic aberrations, these lenses deliver unparalleled clear image quality, accurately reproducing even the finest image details. This brings every shot to life. Furthermore, the Athena Prime series offers excellent performance in low-light conditions, meaning that whether you are filming at dusk or indoors under challenging lighting conditions, the lenses always deliver optimal performance.

Precise Focusing and Creative Control with Athena Prime Lenses 

The focus barrel of the Athena Prime lenses allows for precise and smooth focusing. With an impressive 300-degree focus throw, filmmakers can make fine adjustments and achieve optimal sharpness - crucial for creative manual focusing and image composition. 

The Athena Prime lenses are specifically designed to minimize focus breathing and maintain the framing and composition. The result is smooth and even focusing. Fluorescent scales optimize readability in low-light conditions, in the studio, or during night shoots, making focusing even easier.

Optimal Image Quality in Full Frame 

The lenses are designed for full-frame cameras with a 46mm image circle to optimally utilize the entire sensor area and provide high image quality to the edges - ideal for high-resolution full-frame cameras. 

The Athena Prime lenses offer exceptional optical performance, excellent sharpness, and contrast for clear, vibrant images. Precise construction and high-quality optical elements minimize distortion and aberrations.

Drop-In Filter 

Another special feature of the NiSi Athena Prime Cinema lenses is the integration of drop-in filters in the E-, RF-, and L-Mount versions (PL-Mount is equipped with a rear filter holder). This innovative filter solution allows filmmakers to insert ND or Vario-ND filters directly into the lens without having to change the front lens. This speeds up the filter change and simultaneously reduces the risk of dust and dirt on the optics.

Athena Prime Cinema Lens Series 

The NiSi Athena Prime Cinema Lens Series is characterized by versatility, high image quality, and special features that make it an attractive choice for professional filmmakers and videographers. The Athena Prime Cinema Lens is available in 8 different focal lengths: 14mm, 18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 135mm.

This wide range of focal lengths allows filmmakers to perfectly capture a variety of scenarios and perspectives. Whether stunning landscape shots with the 14mm lens or impressive portraits with the 85mm lens - the Athena series offers the perfect lens for every application.

Note: The NiSi Athena Prime lenses with E-Mount and Drop-In Filters are not compatible with the Sony FX9 and the DJI Ronin 4D. For these camera models, the NiSi Athena Prime lenses with E-Mount without Drop-In Filter must be used!