NiSi 85mm Aureus Prime Full Frame T1.4 Cinema Lens (PL Mount)

The NiSi 85mm Aureus Prime T1.4 Cinema Lens delivers exceptional optical performance with a flattering telephoto perspective, perfect for portraits, close-ups, and cinematic storytelling. With its fast T1.4 aperture, it produces stunning subject isolation, smooth bokeh, and outstanding low-light capabilities — ideal for achieving a true cinematic look.

Designed for full-frame sensors with a 46mm image circle, the lens maintains virtually zero focus breathing and minimal chromatic aberration, ensuring consistent image quality during focus transitions. Its 300° focus rotation allows for precise and fluid manual focus control, supporting professional on-set operation.

Built to match the Aureus Prime and Athena Prime series, this 85mm lens features uniform size, weight, and build quality for easy lens swapping during production. Its robust yet lightweight metal construction ensures long-lasting reliability, while the interchangeable rear filter system provides creative flexibility in different shooting scenarios.

Product Features in Detail

Telephoto Beauty for Dramatic Visuals
The NiSi Aureus Prime 85mm T1.4 Full Frame Cinema Lens brings stunning telephoto performance to the Aureus lineup. Perfect for portraits, close-ups, and isolated shots, the 85mm delivers rich image compression and exceptional subject separation.

With full-frame 46mm image circle coverage and a blazing-fast T1.4 aperture, the 85mm gives filmmakers the creative tools to craft intimate and visually arresting compositions—whether on a narrative film, commercial, or documentary.

Shallow Depth and Striking Bokeh
The T1.4 aperture delivers shallow depth of field and exquisite bokeh that isolates the subject beautifully, while the 11-blade iris ensures smooth and natural out-of-focus areas that are pleasing to the eye. It’s an ideal choice for character close-ups and emotional storytelling.

Even in low-light environments, the 85mm delivers clean, detailed imagery with a cinematic glow.

Optical Clarity with No Compromises
Featuring precision optical elements, the lens suppresses chromatic aberration, fringing, and distortion. Multi-layer coatings enhance contrast, control flare, and retain deep blacks and highlight detail.

The image remains crisp and consistent across the entire aperture range, ensuring reliability in every frame.

Minimal Breathing, Maximum Focus Control
Designed for cinematic precision, the 85mm features virtually zero focus breathing—perfect for narrative sequences and dialogue-driven scenes. With a 300° focus throw, it offers fine manual control for critical focusing moments.

Durability in a Lightweight Package
Built with a precision-machined metal housing, the lens weighs just 1300g while maintaining a solid, professional feel. It shares the same 90mm front diameter and 86mm filter thread as the rest of the Aureus Prime set, ensuring seamless integration with standard accessories.

The integrated rear filter system gives filmmakers additional image customization without front-mounted filter complications.

Optimized for On-Set Workflow
Low-light readable glow-in-the-dark ring markings, dual-scale focus (feet/meters), and unified gear positions across the set make the 85mm fast and easy to work with. Whether switching lenses on the fly or dialing in exact focus, this lens is built for efficiency.

Matched to the Aureus and Athena Look
The 85mm maintains the color neutrality, contrast, and rendering style of the entire Aureus Prime series—and pairs effortlessly with the Athena Prime lenses for cross-set consistency. Whether mixing focal lengths or sets, the 85mm fits right in.

A Powerful Tool for Expressive Cinematography
The NiSi Aureus Prime 85mm T1.4 is a stunning lens for filmmakers who want to emphasize emotion, subject isolation, and artistic visual storytelling. It’s the ultimate portrait and close-up lens in the Aureus arsenal.