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NiSi|SKU: NIC-ATH-40PL

NiSi 40mm Athena Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens T1.9 for PL Mount

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Product highlights

  • Full-frame and 46mm imaging circle
  • Maximum micro-contrast control
  • Ultra-low chromatic aberration for unparalleled image quality
  • Large aperture of T1.9 and soft bokeh for beautiful background separation
  • Rear Mount filter mount for a more flexible workflow 
  • Precisely engineered to minimize focus breathing
  • Matched in weight and size to other NiSi Athena Lenses, eliminating the need for rebalancing
  • 77mm filter thread
  • Matched aperture and focus rings across the range for easy use of lens accessories
  • Focus ring with 300° rotation and fluorescent focal scales for accurate, easy-to-read focus pulls
  • Offers unparalleled image quality, flexibility, and creative control 

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  •  NiSi 40mm Athena Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens T1.9 for PL Mount

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Discover the latest addition to our ATHENA cinema lens lineup, the NiSi 40mm Athena Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens T1.9 (PL Mount), engineered to elevate your cinematic creations with its cutting-edge design and exceptional optical performance. Meticulously crafted to seamlessly integrate with the original Athena Prime series, this lens promises the same remarkable features, consistent weight, and synchronized focus and iris ring positions, ensuring a harmonious user experience across the range.
Embrace the art of visual storytelling with unparalleled image quality, thanks to the lens's superior micro-contrast control and minimal chromatic aberration. The result? Crisper, more detailed images that bring your creative vision to life. Coupled with a large aperture of T1.9, it delivers stunning background separation and soft, captivating bokeh, making it perfect for creating atmospheric shots with a distinct sense of depth.
Designed with precision to minimize focus breathing, this lens ensures a consistent field of view as you adjust focus, making it indispensable for filmmakers who demand seamless focus pulls and a uniform visual style throughout their work. Its compatibility and uniformity in design with the rest of the Athena Prime series mean no more time wasted rebalancing your gimbal when changing lenses; each lens in the series matches in weight and size for effortless transitions.
The 40mm Athena Prime also boasts a 77mm filter thread, 80mm clamp on size and matching aperture and focus rings across the series, simplifying the use of additional lens accessories. The focus ring, featuring 300° of rotation with fluorescent focal scales, allows for unmatched precision in focus pulls, ensuring sharp, dynamic shots even in low-light conditions. The NiSi 40mm ATHENA PRIME introduces a rear filter mount, offering filmmakers unprecedented flexibility and creative control. This ingenious feature allows for the quick and easy addition of ND and Mist filters, directly to the rear of the lens, streamlining your workflow, and protecting your lens from potential damage during filter swaps.
Ideal for a wide range of cinematic projects, from feature films and documentaries to music videos, the NiSi 40mm Athena Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens T1.9 (PL Mount) is a versatile, high-quality tool that offers unmatched image quality, flexibility, and creative freedom. Step into the future of filmmaking with NiSi, where your vision knows no bounds.

Shipping & Returns

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    All orders placed by 1PM( EST), Monday through Thursday, and by 11AM (EST) on Friday, are shipped same day. Orders placed outside these times will ship the next business day. We do not ship internationally or to Puerto Rico, Guam and other US territories at this time. For more details click here.

  • Free Standard Shipping


    We offer free standard shipping on thousands of items within the continental USA (this does not include Alaska and Hawaii).



  • Easy returns


    If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, our flexible 30-day free return policy makes it easy to get a full refund. Click here to view our return policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I return an item?

Returns are incredibly simple. Please log into your account, find your item you wish to return and follow the prompts to make a return. If you do not have an account, click here to find your order and make a return.

Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?

You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges.

How many days do I have to make a return?

You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days. 

My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?

If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage. 

There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?

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Can I exchange an item?

We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead.

If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?

If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund.

I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?

If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund.

Do you offer repairs?

We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900.

What is your return policy?

Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy. 

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