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Nisi 65 PRIME 16mm T2.9 cinema lens in PL Mount, matte black barrel with focus and aperture rings

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Nisi 65 PRIME 16mm T2.9 PL Mount camcorder lens

SKU CH-69M8-29G0Y

Large-format cinema prime lens covering sensors up to 65 mm with a 16 mm focal length, T2.9 maximum aperture, and ultra-wide 122° diagonal field of view

  • Ultra-wide 122° diagonal view covers 65mm large-format sensors
  • Bright T2.9 aperture excels in low-light cinematography
  • Precise depth-of-field control from T2.9 to T22
  • Sharp 117.2° horizontal coverage for immersive cinematic framing
  • 3° vertical field captures expansive scenes on ARRI 265

Large-format cinema prime for ARRI 65 and GFX Eterna

The NiSi 65 PRIME 16mm T2.9 is a large-format cinema prime lens built for directors of photography and cinematographers who require maximum coverage and optical precision. It covers the ARRI ALEXA 65/265 in Open Gate mode and the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55, delivering a diagonal field of view exceeding 122 Degree on ARRI and 118 Degree on GFX. The wide T2.9 aperture enables excellent light gathering for challenging low-light productions.

PL mount integration and sensor coverage

The lens uses a PL mount for direct attachment to compatible large-format cinema cameras, requiring no adapters for the supported ARRI and FUJIFILM bodies. Its imaging circle close to 65mm in diameter frees the operator from vignetting when shooting Open Gate, while the horizontal field of view of 117.2 Degree and vertical field of view of 74.3 Degree on ARRI provide ultra-wide compositions not achievable with smaller-format optics. Builds using other mount systems or smaller sensors cannot utilise the full image circle.

Manual aperture control from T2.9 to T22

The aperture ring offers a continuous range from T2.9 to T22, giving cinematographers precise control over depth of field and exposure without relying on electronic communication. This mechanical iris allows smooth, repeatable adjustments during takes and removes the need for camera-specific lens protocols. Shooters who require autofocus, electronic metadata transfer or servo zoom control will not find those functions on this fully manual prime.

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Price $2,127.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What is the widest aperture on this 16mm T2.9 lens and how much light does it gather?

The maximum aperture is T2.9, giving strong low-light performance and shallow depth of field for cinematic work.

How much heat does the lens generate during a full day of shooting?

Passive metal construction means no internal heat source; the barrel only warms to ambient temperature.

Which camera mount must I already have to attach this lens?

A PL mount on the camera body is required; the lens ships with a PL flange and no adapter is included.

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