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NAB 2025: NiSi Announces a Fresh Set of Fast and Lightweight Full-Frame Cine Lenses
Spanning three halls, each jam-packed with a nearly endless amount of film and video tech gear from corner to corner, the NAB Show conference in Las Vegas once again was a nice reminder that there are so many high-quality, smart, and innovative brands out there working tirelessly to make film and video production better.While we’ve covered a wide range of cameras, lights, microphones, and post-production improvements, lenses were also a major part of NAB 2025. One of the highlights from this year’s NAB Show was NiSi’s announcement of a new AUREUS PRIME line. Let’s look at the AUREUS PRIME T1.4 5-Lens Kit and explore what it can offer for your projects.NiSi AUREUS PRIME Full-Frame Cine Lens SeriesDesigned to provide consistent sharpness, contrast, and color reproduction, this new AUREUS PRIME line from NiSi features five lenses in a kit that will be able to deliver clean images ideal for all of your digital post-production needs and workflows.Each lens in this new series is set to contain an 11-blade iris that will help create natural background blur and smooth, rounded bokeh while also ensuring a crystal-clear view of the subject in focus. Engineered to feature minimal focus breathing and 300° focus throw rotation, these AUREUS PRIME lenses will be able to deliver precise depth control for dynamic compositions.Ultrafast T1.4 Maximum ApertureWith ultrafast T1.4 maximum apertures and glow-in-the-dark markings, these lenses should be able to excel in low-light conditions. Plus, with their ultra-low dispersion elements and advanced coatings, the lenses will further be able to minimize chromatic aberration, distortion, color fringing, flaring, and ghosting, maintaining reliable color rendering and contrast.Each lens in the NiSi AUREUS PRIME Full-Frame Cine Lens Series will feature a 90mm front outside diameter, an 86mm front filter thread, and a built-in rear filter holder, allowing the integration of lightweight filtration close to the camera body for balance-dependent setups.All the lenses will weigh about 2.87 lb and measure 3.54 x 4.33”, which should make them ideal for quick swaps onto different rigs, gimbals, or even drones. Price and AvailabilityThe NiSi AUREUS PRIME Full-Frame Cine Lens Series has been announced and is now available for pre-order. They are available exclusively in PL-mount to start. The full specs and purchase options for the full 5-lens kit are below. 18, 24, 35, 50, and 85mm AUREUS Lens Kit46mm Image Circle for Full-Frame SensorsT1.4 to T22 Aperture Range11-Blade Iris Delivers Smooth BokehUniform Housing Across AUREUS Lens Line86mm Front Filter ThreadBuilt-In Rear Filter Holder300° Focus Throw RotationMinimized Focus Breathing and DistortionAdvanced Coatings Reduce FlaresNiSi AUREUS PRIME T1.4 Cinema 5-Lens KitEngineered for consistent sharpness, contrast, and color reproduction, the NiSi AUREUS PRIME T1.4 5-Lens Kit is an ARRI PL-mount cinema lens kit that delivers clean images, ideal for digital post-production workflows.
Spanning three halls, each jam-packed with a nearly endless amount of film and video tech gear from corner to corner, the NAB Show conference in Las Vegas once again was a nice reminder that there are so many high-quality, smart, and innovative brands out there working tirelessly to make film and video production better.
While we’ve covered a wide range of cameras, lights, microphones, and post-production improvements, lenses were also a major part of NAB 2025. One of the highlights from this year’s NAB Show was NiSi’s announcement of a new AUREUS PRIME line.
Let’s look at the AUREUS PRIME T1.4 5-Lens Kit and explore what it can offer for your projects.
NiSi AUREUS PRIME Full-Frame Cine Lens Series
Designed to provide consistent sharpness, contrast, and color reproduction, this new AUREUS PRIME line from NiSi features five lenses in a kit that will be able to deliver clean images ideal for all of your digital post-production needs and workflows.
Each lens in this new series is set to contain an 11-blade iris that will help create natural background blur and smooth, rounded bokeh while also ensuring a crystal-clear view of the subject in focus.
Engineered to feature minimal focus breathing and 300° focus throw rotation, these AUREUS PRIME lenses will be able to deliver precise depth control for dynamic compositions.
Ultrafast T1.4 Maximum Aperture
With ultrafast T1.4 maximum apertures and glow-in-the-dark markings, these lenses should be able to excel in low-light conditions. Plus, with their ultra-low dispersion elements and advanced coatings, the lenses will further be able to minimize chromatic aberration, distortion, color fringing, flaring, and ghosting, maintaining reliable color rendering and contrast.
Each lens in the NiSi AUREUS PRIME Full-Frame Cine Lens Series will feature a 90mm front outside diameter, an 86mm front filter thread, and a built-in rear filter holder, allowing the integration of lightweight filtration close to the camera body for balance-dependent setups.
All the lenses will weigh about 2.87 lb and measure 3.54 x 4.33”, which should make them ideal for quick swaps onto different rigs, gimbals, or even drones.
Price and Availability
The NiSi AUREUS PRIME Full-Frame Cine Lens Series has been announced and is now available for pre-order. They are available exclusively in PL-mount to start. The full specs and purchase options for the full 5-lens kit are below.
- 18, 24, 35, 50, and 85mm AUREUS Lens Kit
- 46mm Image Circle for Full-Frame Sensors
- T1.4 to T22 Aperture Range
- 11-Blade Iris Delivers Smooth Bokeh
- Uniform Housing Across AUREUS Lens Line
- 86mm Front Filter Thread
- Built-In Rear Filter Holder
- 300° Focus Throw Rotation
- Minimized Focus Breathing and Distortion
- Advanced Coatings Reduce Flares
NiSi AUREUS PRIME T1.4 Cinema 5-Lens Kit
Engineered for consistent sharpness, contrast, and color reproduction, the NiSi AUREUS PRIME T1.4 5-Lens Kit is an ARRI PL-mount cinema lens kit that delivers clean images, ideal for digital post-production workflows.
