NiSi Cine Lens 65 Prime 16mm T2.9 PL-Mount (Meter)
Bright T2.9 Maximum Aperture – The fast T2.9 aperture delivers excellent low-light performance and subject separation, giving cinematographers greater creative flexibility across a wide range of lighting conditions.
APO-Level Chromatic Aberration Control – Precision optical design achieves APO-level chromatic aberration control across the entire image circle, maintaining clean edges and accurate color rendition even wide open.
Exceptional Centre-to-Edge Resolution – Advanced aspherical elements deliver outstanding resolution from centre to edge across the full large-format image circle, ensuring every corner holds up on high-resolution sensors.
Minimal Distortion for Precision Work – Engineered to minimize barrel and pincushion distortion, straight lines remain straight from centre to edge, ideal for architectural sequences and structured environments.
Impressive Close-Focus Capability – A minimum focus distance of 0.25m at 16mm enables bold compositions with the subject close to the camera, expanding creative possibilities for wide-angle cinematography on large-format cameras.
Luminescent Markings for On-Set Efficiency – Unique luminescent focus and aperture markings allow easy reading and adjustment in dark environments, improving on-set efficiency during night shoots and handheld work.
PL (ARRI) Mount with Standard Cinema Gearing – Features the industry-standard PL (ARRI) mount with 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch focus gear and a 300° focus rotation angle, fully compatible with standard follow-focus systems and lens motors.
Lightweight and Compact for Large Format – At just 846g with a 95mm front diameter, the 65 PRIME 16mm T2.9 is compact and lightweight for a large-format cinema lens, well-suited to handheld and gimbal-based workflows.
First Lens in the NiSi 65 PRIME Series – The 16mm T2.9 is the inaugural lens in the NiSi 65 PRIME series large-format primes sharing matched dimensions, focus gearing, and colour rendition for consistent on-set performance.
