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ARRI / Spherical Prime

ARRI Ensō Prime

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ARRI / Spherical Prime

ARRI Signature Prime

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ARRI Ensō Prime and ARRI Signature Prime: specifications and editorial notes
SpecificationARRI Ensō PrimeARRI Signature Prime
OverviewLPL primes with a compact T2.1 core and support for ARRI Ensō Vintage Elements. The core 18–105mm lenses share 95mm fronts.Large-format LPL primes with a broad focal range. ARRI describes their rendering as warm on skin, with soft bokeh and delicate flares.
Lens typeSpherical PrimeSpherical Prime
Focal range10.5–250mm12mm-280mm
Max. apertureT2.1–T2.8, by focal lengthT1.8-T2.8
Coverage

Super 35 / Full Frame

Large Format / LF Open Gate. Check the intended sensor mode and camera compatibility.

Super 35 / Full Frame

ARRI specifies coverage up to a 46mm image circle. The 200mm is T2.5 and the 280mm is T2.8; other bare primes are T1.8. Check the chosen sensor mode.

MountsLPLLPL
Image circleNot established46 mm
IntroducedNot established2018
Use cases
  • Large-format narrative packages
  • Compact LPL camera builds
  • Large-format narrative features
  • Premium commercial work
  • Controlled focus-pulling environments
Tradeoffs to test
  • The widest and longest lenses change size and maximum aperture.
  • Vintage Elements require compatibility checks with third-party LPL mounts.
  • Heavier than classic S35 prime sets
  • Less innate texture than vintage families
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