NiSi 65 PRIME 16mm T2.9 Large Format Cinema Lens

The NiSi 65 PRIME 16mm T2.9 Large Format Cinema Lens is a PL-mount ultra-wide cinema prime designed for large-format digital cinema production. It covers an imaging circle close to 65mm, supports ARRI ALEXA 65/265 Open Gate and FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 workflows, and delivers a sweeping wide-angle perspective.

Built for cinematographers, directors of photography, commercial crews, and high-end production teams, this lens suits architecture, landscapes, interiors, automotive work, VFX plates, handheld shots, and gimbal-based movement. It is a strong choice for buyers looking to purchase a large format cinema lens, add a 16mm PL mount cine lens, or build an ultra-wide cinema prime setup.

The 65 PRIME 16mm T2.9 combines manual focus control, 0.8 MOD gearing, 300° focus rotation, a 10-blade diaphragm, and luminescent markings for professional set operation. Its compact 95mm front diameter, 92mm filter size, and 846g weight support demanding large-format cinema workflows without adding excessive rig weight.

Key Features

• Large-Format Coverage: Imaging circle close to 65mm supports ARRI ALEXA 65/265 Open Gate and FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 production workflows.
• Ultra-Wide 16mm Perspective: Expansive field of view supports immersive wide shots, interiors, landscapes, architecture, and dynamic movement.
• Bright T2.9 Aperture: T2.9 to T22 aperture range gives cinematographers flexible exposure and depth control.
• Precision Optical Design: 16 elements in 12 groups, including three aspherical elements, support sharp imaging across the frame.
• Close Focus Capability: 9.8" minimum focus distance enables dramatic near-subject wide-angle compositions.
• Cinema-Ready Mechanics: 0.8 MOD / 32 pitch gearing and 300° focus rotation integrate with follow focus systems and lens motors.
• Smooth Iris Rendering: 10 diaphragm blades help produce natural out-of-focus rendering and controlled aperture transitions.
• Compact Large-Format Build: 95mm front diameter and 1.87 lb weight make the lens practical for handheld, gimbal, and compact cinema rigs.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: NiSi
• Model: 65 PRIME 16mm T2.9
• Lens Mount: PL Mount
• Lens Type: Large-format cinema prime lens
• Focal Length: 16mm
• Aperture Range: T2.9 to T22
• Optical Construction: 16 elements in 12 groups, including 3 aspherical elements
• Focus Type: Manual focus
• Close Focus: 9.8"
• Maximum Magnification: 0.12x
• Focus Rotation Angle: 300°
• Gearing: 0.8 MOD / 32 pitch
• Diaphragm Blades: 10
• Angle of View, Diagonal: 118°
• Angle of View, Horizontal: 105.9°
• Angle of View, Vertical: 89°
• Filter Size: 92mm
• Front Diameter: 95mm
• Length: 3.1" to flange plane
• Weight: 1.87 lb
• Dimensions: 3.7" x 3.7" x 3.1"

What's Included

• NiSi 65 PRIME 16mm T2.9 Large Format Cinema Lens PL Mount