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NiSi Athena 40mm T1.9

A compact full-frame cine prime from NiSi's Athena line: 40mm at T1.9. It has a 10-blade iris, a 300-degree focus throw, 0.8-module gears, an 80mm front and a 77mm filter thread. Close focus 40cm, 875g. L mount.

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Core
Released
2024
Focal Length
40mm
Compatible Mount
Leica L-mount
Weather Sealed
No

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3.1
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Documentary 3.1 Held back by autofocus and optical stabilisation. Scored down: manual focus only.
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