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Nisi Athena Prime 135mm T2.2 cine lens for Sony E mount with filter holder

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Nisi Athena Prime 135mm T2.2 Cine Lens Sony E with Filter Holder

SKU CH-Z5D0-SZKHR

Full-frame cinema lens with 135mm focal length, T2.2 aperture and integrated filter holder

  • Full-frame coverage with 46mm imaging circle
  • Bright T2.2 aperture for shallow depth of field
  • 135mm focal length for telephoto perspective
  • Minimised focus breathing maintains consistent framing
  • Integrated filter holder for creative control

135mm T2.2 Full-Frame Cine Lens

The NiSi Athena Prime 135mm T2.2 is a full-frame cinema lens built for Sony E-mount cameras. It covers a 46mm imaging circle, matching large-format sensors. The lens is designed for professional filmmakers who need consistent optical performance across the Athena series. Its unified ring positions simplify matte-box and follow-focus workflows on set.

Upgrade from Shorter Focal Lengths

This 135mm prime extends the Athena lineup to its longest focal length, replacing the need to adapt stills lenses for tight telephoto coverage. The jump is worth it when a production demands matched colour science and minimal focus breathing across every shot. Its T2.2 aperture maintains exposure consistency with the wider Athena primes during lens changes.

Telephoto Coverage with Shallow Depth

The 135mm focal length compresses perspective for portraits and detail work while the T2.2 aperture isolates subjects against soft backgrounds. The 46mm image circle provides full-frame coverage with margin for sensor stabilization or slight reframing. It runs out when a scene requires a wider field of view or closer minimum focus than this telephoto design allows.

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Price $1,064.99
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Questions about this item

What front filter thread size does the 135mm Athena Prime need for the included filter holder?

The lens accepts 46mm filters, so the supplied holder is designed to mount directly onto that 46mm front thread without additional step-up rings.

How do I attach the Sony E-mount 135mm Athena Prime to my cinema camera and what step is often missed?

Align the red mounting index on the lens barrel with the camera's E-mount dot, rotate clockwise until it clicks, then verify the iris and focus rings sit at the same positions as other Athena primes for follow-focus compatibility.

When will the 46mm filter holder or the T2.2 iris mechanism on this 135mm cinema lens need service?

The 46mm filter holder threads should be cleaned whenever dust appears, while the T2.2 iris blades require professional lubrication only if they become sticky after extended heavy use.

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