NiSi Athena TUNED Prime (Limited Edition Cinema Lens Kit) – PL Mount

In a world of mass production, the NiSi Athena TUNED series stands out with its exclusivity. With only 199 sets available worldwide, owning this lens kit is not just a purchase—it’s an investment in a unique piece of cinematic history. Each set comes with a certificate of authenticity, ensuring that you are one of the few to possess this limited edition masterpiece.

The TUNED lenses are meticulously crafted to emulate the aesthetics of vintage cinema lenses that have inspired us. The lower contrast and blooming highlights soften the image, providing a nostalgic and timeless quality to your footage. This characteristic is especially beneficial for narrative storytelling, where mood and atmosphere are paramount.

One of the standout features of the TUNED series is the specially formulated lens coatings. These coatings are designed to interact with light in a way that produces flares with abundant character. The result is a cinematic flair that enhances storytelling by adding visual interest and depth to your images.

The lenses incorporate a tuned element design and different coatings compared to the standard Athena series. This redesign results in softer bokeh, allowing for smooth and creamy out-of-focus areas. The subtle blue/purple flares add an extra layer of uniqueness, making your visuals stand out.

The Athena TUNED lenses deliver the sought-after unique aesthetics—like lower contrast and blooming highlights—without the common issues associated with classic lenses, such as difficult-to-control flares and focus breathing. This means you can achieve the unique look you desire while maintaining modern reliability and ease of use.

Aesthetics meet functionality with the TUNED series’ silver barrel finish. This distinctive look not only sets it apart visually but also pays homage to classic lens designs. The silver finish is not just about appearance; it also reflects heat better than darker colors, potentially reducing thermal expansion and maintaining optical performance in varying temperatures.

The kit includes five prime lenses:

• 14mm T2.4

• 25mm T1.9

• 35mm T1.9

• 50mm T1.9

• 85mm T1.9

Covering a full-frame and 46mm imaging circle, these lenses span from ultra-wide to portrait focal lengths, ensuring versatility for any shooting scenario. Whether you’re capturing expansive landscapes or intimate close-ups, the TUNED series has you covered.

The inclusion of a rear filter mount offers filmmakers greater creative control. This feature allows for the use of filters without affecting the front element, maintaining the lens’s optical integrity and reducing potential flare from front-mounted filters.

Focus breathing can be a significant issue in filmmaking, altering the composition during focus pulls. The TUNED lenses are engineered to minimize focus breathing, ensuring that the change in the field of view is negligible when adjusting focus from minimum distance to infinity. This consistency is crucial for professional cinematography.

All lenses in the TUNED series are matched in weight and size, a crucial feature for filmmakers using gimbals or stabilizers. This uniformity eliminates the need for rebalancing when swapping lenses, saving valuable time on set and ensuring smooth, uninterrupted shooting.

From feature films and documentaries to music videos, the NiSi Athena TUNED lenses are versatile tools that adapt to various production needs. Their unique optical characteristics enhance storytelling by providing a distinct visual language that can be tailored to different genres and styles.