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ARRI / Spherical Prime

ARRI Ensō Prime

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NiSi / Spherical Prime

NiSi Athena Prime

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ARRI Ensō Prime and NiSi Athena Prime: specifications and editorial notes
SpecificationARRI Ensō PrimeNiSi Athena Prime
OverviewLPL primes with a compact T2.1 core and support for ARRI Ensō Vintage Elements. The core 18–105mm lenses share 95mm fronts.Full-frame primes with a 46mm image circle and consistent 80mm fronts. NiSi's optical brief emphasizes restrained focus breathing and soft bokeh transitions.
Lens typeSpherical PrimeSpherical Prime
Focal range10.5–250mm14–135mm
Max. apertureT2.1–T2.8, by focal lengthT1.9 core; 14mm T2.4 / 18mm and 135mm T2.2
Coverage

Super 35 / Full Frame

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

Super 35 / Full Frame

Full Frame; 46mm image circle. Confirm the intended sensor mode and mount-specific version.

MountsLPLPL / RF / E / L / G
Image circleNot established46 mm
Use cases
  • Large-format narrative packages
  • Compact LPL camera builds
  • Compact full-frame narrative packages
  • Focus moves where breathing is a concern
Tradeoffs to test
  • The widest and longest lenses change size and maximum aperture.
  • Vintage Elements require compatibility checks with third-party LPL mounts.
  • The widest and longest focal lengths are slower than T1.9.
  • Weight and filter access vary by mount.
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