NiSi expands cine lineup with new Aureus T1.4 primes

NiSi Cine Lens AUREUS Prime

NiSi, long known for its high-end camera filters, entered the world of cinema lenses in 2023 with the Athena series, a line of full-frame cine primes designed for professionals, with uniform mechanics and minimal focus breathing. The lenses were an immediate success, combining a cinematic look with an attractive price.

Now NiSi is expanding the line with a new series of lenses, Aureus, continuing its push into serious filmmaking optics.

Starting with five focal lengths - 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm - each lens features a bright T1.4 aperture, a 46mm image circle and a compact, unified body for efficient workflow. Additional focal lengths - 29mm, 65mm and 105mm - are in development.

The new lens series complements the previously released Athena lenses, which have a similar optical character and tonal reproduction. Designed for full frame and large format sensors, the lenses offer strong low-light performance and smooth, rounded bokeh. The T1.4 aperture provides precise depth control, while the 11-blade diaphragm ensures natural background blur and helps separate the subject from the background. Sharpness and contrast remain consistent from T1.4 to T22. The lenses feature an optical design with ultra-low dispersion elements to minimize chromatic aberration, distortion and colour fringing. Advanced coatings reduce flare and ghosting while preserving contrast and neutral colour rendition for cleaner images.

Each lens shares a 90mm front diameter, 86mm filter thread and an average weight of 1300g, streamlining interchangeability without rebalancing. Identical focus and iris ring positions enhance rig compatibility. The lenses features virtually zero focus breathing and a 300° focus rotation that produces smooth and precise focus pulls, ensuring exceptional control for cinematographers who demand accuracy in critical focus adjustments. A built-in rear filter mount supports ND, diffusion, and other creative filters, making the lens ideal for drone, gimbal, or handheld setups where weight and balance are crucial. On the side is glow-in-the-dark markings improve usability in low-light settings.

The AUREUS lenses also has an interchangeable focus scale (feet or meters) to accommodate different team preferences. The scale is user-replaceable with a simple tool and doesn't require service.

The series is available in PL mount with flange distances from 16.1mm to 19.8mm, ensuring compatibility with all major PL mount cameras and adapters.

Pricing and shipping
The new lenses will start to ship in May 2025
Recommended selling price is:

NiSi Cine Lens AUREUS Prime 18mm T1.4 PL-Mount 2 449,28 excl. VAT.

NiSi Cine Lens AUREUS Prime 24, 35, 50 & 85mm T1.4 PL-Mount - 2 159,19 excl. VAT.

NiSi Cine Lens Set AUREUS Prime PL-Mount incl. 18, 24, 35, 50 and 85mm - 9 398,55 excl. VAT.

Key specifications:

• Fast T1.4 aperture and unified design.
• Aureus focal lengths include 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm, with more in development. 
• All Aureus lenses feature a 46mm image circle, minimal focus breathing, and smooth 300° focus rotation. 
• Ultra-low dispersion elements, advanced coatings, and an 11-blade diaphragm. 
• Each lens has a 90mm front, 86mm filter thread, interchangeable focus scales, and built-in rear filter mount.

For further information, please contact lasse.ericson@focusnordic.se