NiSi 50mm Aureus Prime Full Frame T1.4 Cinema Lens (PL Mount)
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- Classic 50mm Focal Length for Natural Framing – A versatile mid-range lens perfect for portraits, close-ups, and general-use scenes, the 50mm offers a lifelike perspective ideal for character-driven narratives and interviews.
- Fast T1.4 Aperture for Stunning Low-Light Performance – The bright aperture provides beautiful background separation and soft, cinematic bokeh, even in low-light environments or at night.
- Full-Frame Coverage with a 46mm Image Circle – Maintains sharpness and contrast across the entire frame, supporting modern full-frame cinema cameras without vignetting.
- Virtually Zero Focus Breathing – Maintains consistent composition throughout focus pulls, giving filmmakers precise creative control in every shot.
- Superior Optical Design for Minimal Chromatic Aberration – Features advanced optics that correct aberrations and maintain clarity and color consistency from edge to edge—even wide open at T1.4.
- 300° Focus Rotation for Precision Control – Offers extended manual focus rotation for accurate, deliberate pulls, supporting both narrative and documentary work.
- Consistent Build and Weight with Aureus Prime Series – Matched size, front diameter (90mm), filter thread (86mm), and weight (1300g) simplify lens changes and rig balancing across the kit.
- Versatile PL Mount Compatibility – Easily integrates with all PL-mount systems and adapters—including drop-in filter variants—for full professional compatibility.
- Neutral and Accurate Color Reproduction – Delivers cinematic, true-to-life colors and tonal consistency that holds up across varying lighting conditions and scene changes.
- Durable, Lightweight Metal Construction – Built with production-grade metal components for longevity and field reliability while remaining light enough for flexible rig setups.
- Interchangeable Rear Filter System for Creative Flexibility – Rear filter support gives filmmakers control over image shaping without requiring bulky front filter systems.
- Interchangeable Focus Scale (Feet or Meters) for Versatile Use – Features glow-in-the-dark markings and tool-free scale swapping for international productions and flexible setups.
- Optimized for Seamless Integration with Aureus and Athena Primes – Designed for full optical compatibility across the NiSi Prime lens ecosystem, maintaining a unified cinematic look.
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AUREUS PRIME
T1.4 Super Speed Full Frame Exceptional Performance
T1.4 Super Speed Full Frame Exceptional Performance
The AUREUS PRIME series offers a wide range of focal lengths, from ultra-wide to telephoto, including 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm, all with a fast T1.4 aperture. Three additional focal lengths 29mm, 65mm, and 105mm are planned for future release.
46mm Image Circle – Full-Frame Coverage
Supports a variety full frame and large format cameras
The wide image field fully covers full-frame sensors and is compatible with super 35mm sensors.
The wide T1.4 aperture delivers soft, beautiful background blur and enhanced low-light performance
The large aperture design effortlessly handles low-light conditions, while the 11-blade aperture ensures smooth and precise adjustments. The beautiful bokeh and smooth out-of-focus transitions create a greater sense of depth and a more dimensional image.
Modern Optical Design
A Clean, High-Performance Image
Even at wide open T1.4, the lens maintains outstanding dispersion control, reducing unwanted optical artifacts. With a precisely engineered optical structure, the entire set delivers consistent ultra-low dispersion performance, minimizing color fringing and ensuring pure, high-quality imagery.
Minimal Focus Breathing
Ultra-High Resolution
AUREUS PRIME lenses exhibit virtually no focus breathing, ensuring composition stability when shifting focus. The lenses deliver exceptional image quality across the entire aperture range, from T1.4 to T22, ensuring ultra-high resolution and fine detail preservation from center to edge.
True-to-Life Colors
Exceptional Micro-Contrast
The lenses feature a neutral and accurate color profile, catering to filmmakers’ precise color reproduction needs. Advanced micro-contrast control enhances shadow details and creates smooth, natural tonal transitions.
Seamless Pairing with ATHENA PRIME Ultimate Flexibility and Consistency
AUREUS PRIME shares a similar image character with ATHENA PRIME, making them ideal companions for productions requiring a modern, high-performance cinematic look with seamless consistency. By combining lenses with matching optical characteristics but different apertures, filmmakers can adapt effortlessly to any shooting scenario.
Enhanced Visibility with Luminous Paint
Dual-Scale Feet/Meters Markings (Optional)
Glow-in-the-dark markings on the focus and aperture rings enhance readability in low-light environments. Optional dual-scale focus rings offer feet or meter markings, allowing flexibility based on user preference. The focus ring is user-changeable.
Compact, Light weight, and Unified Design
for Maximum Efficiency
The lenses are crafted with a compact and lightweight design, maintaining consistency across the entire set. Uniform focus and aperture ring positions for seamless operation. Consistent size, weight, and front diameter for hassle-free rigging and lens changes
Interchangeable Rear Filters
for Creative Flexibility
The easily replaceable rear filter system offers a variety of creative imaging options, providing filmmakers with additional versatility.
A Reliable and Versatile Tool for Filmmakers
From cinema and TV productions to documentaries and commercial work, AUREUS PRIME is designed to meet the highest professional standards, making it a trusted choice for filmmakers worldwide.
Precision Engineering
Uncompromising Quality
State-of-the-art production equipment and advanced measurement instruments ensure exceptional accuracy in processing and assembly.
Description
NiSi Aureus Prime 50mm T1.4 Full Frame Cinema Lens (PL Mount) – The Cinematic Standard
Classic Perspective with Cinematic Impact
The NiSi Aureus Prime 50mm T1.4 Full Frame Cinema Lens offers a timeless perspective with an image character that feels both intimate and natural. Perfect for dialogue, portraits, and medium shots, the 50mm is the quintessential “standard” lens—and a staple in any cinematographer’s toolkit.
Covering a 46mm image circle and optimized for full-frame cinema cameras, the 50mm provides sharp, clean imagery with a cinematic look that’s versatile for narrative, commercial, and documentary applications.
Bright Aperture, Beautiful Bokeh
The fast T1.4 maximum aperture enables strong low-light performance and the ability to isolate subjects with creamy bokeh. The 11-blade aperture produces smooth, natural background blur while maintaining sharpness on the subject, enhancing emotional depth and focus.
This makes the 50mm ideal for emotionally charged moments, interviews, and visual storytelling that emphasizes character and connection.
Optics Designed for Professional Results
Built with a sophisticated optical design, the 50mm Aureus Prime minimizes chromatic aberrations, distortions, and flares while maximizing resolution and tonal accuracy. Multi-layer coatings ensure contrast and clarity are maintained even when shooting wide open or under challenging lighting conditions.
From edge to edge, the lens maintains high contrast and fine detail—critical for today’s high-resolution workflows.
No Focus Breathing, Full Control
The 50mm delivers virtually zero focus breathing, allowing for professional focus transitions that don’t disturb composition. Its extended 300° focus rotation offers precise manual control, enabling operators to confidently track or shift focus across subjects and scenes.
Reliable Build and Streamlined Form Factor
Despite its robust, all-metal construction, the 50mm weighs only 1300g and features a compact design—suitable for all types of setups, from cinema rigs to lightweight handheld gimbals. The front diameter is a consistent 90mm, and it includes an 86mm filter thread, ensuring seamless compatibility with accessories and matte boxes.
The integrated rear filter slot allows filmmakers to fine-tune their image with ND or diffusion filters without bulky front-mounted glass.
Ready for Any Set, Any Scene
With glow-in-the-dark markings for easy visibility, swappable focus scales (feet/meters), and matched gear positions across the lens set, the 50mm is designed to keep productions moving quickly and efficiently.
Consistent Across the Series
Color-matched and optically harmonized with the entire Aureus Prime and Athena Prime series, the 50mm ensures consistency across every focal length—making it easy to maintain a coherent visual tone and match footage in post-production.
The Foundation of Any Prime Kit
The NiSi Aureus Prime 50mm T1.4 is a must-have lens for filmmakers seeking classic perspective, outstanding sharpness, and true cinematic feel. It’s the perfect blend of reliability, creativity, and performance.
Additional information
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
|---|---|
| Maximum Aperture | T1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | T22 |
| Imaging Circle | 46mm |
| Gear MOD and Pitch | Focus: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch |
| Close Focus | 0.55m/21.6" |
| Focus Rotation Angle | 300° |
| Angle of View (Diagonal) | 46.3° |
| Angle of View (Horizontal) | 37.7° |
| Angle of View (Vertical) | 28.7° |
| Filter Size | ø86mm |
| Front Diameter | ø90mm |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | ø90mm×110mm |
| Weight | 1300g/2.87lb |
| AUREUS CINEMA LENS | 50mm |
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