NiSi Athena Prime 135mm T2.2 Cinema Lens Leica L 46mm

135mm T2.2 Full-Frame Cinema Lens

The NiSi Athena Prime 135mm T2.2 is a full-frame cinema lens with a 46mm imaging circle and Leica L mount. It delivers advanced micro-contrast control and minimal chromatic aberration for detailed, true-to-life colour rendition. The T2.2 aperture enables strong subject isolation with a soft, out-of-focus background. Focus breathing is minimised to maintain a consistent field of view during focus pulls.

Filmmakers needing long focal length consistency

This lens suits cinematographers who require the 135mm perspective to match the colour science and handling of other Athena Prime lenses. The iris and focus ring positions are aligned with the series for efficient operation on set. It is not for shooters who need wider angles of view or faster maximum apertures than T2.2. Buyers requiring autofocus or electronic lens communication should look at alternative systems.

46mm image circle covers full-frame sensors

The 46mm imaging circle comfortably covers full-frame and equivalent sensor formats without vignetting. The 135mm focal length provides a narrow field of view ideal for portraits, close-ups and compression effects. At T2.2 the lens offers shallow depth of field for subject separation. It runs out of utility for wide establishing shots or situations demanding a larger maximum aperture for extreme low-light exposure.