Name: NiSi ATHENA PRIME Rewind 25mm T1.9
Brand: NiSi
SKU: nisi_athena_prime_rewind_25mm_t1_9

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PL Mount Cinema full-frame 2026

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25mm

Focal length

f/1.9

Max aperture

800 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/1.4

f/1.9

f/4

Constant Aperture

Aperturef/1.9

f/1.9f/22

Near focus4' 0"

Far focus5' 0"

Total DOF1' 1"

Hyperfocal37' 6"

Subject distance4' 5"

Focal length25 mm

Aperturef/1.9

SensorFull Frame

Illustrative scene preview based on this lens's focal length, aperture, and sensor coverage.

This preview uses 25mm, f/1.9, and Full Frame. Subject distance is estimated to keep lens previews comparable.

Minimum focus distance is missing in the current record, so the preview uses a generic safe subject distance.

Min aperture: f/22
Diaphragm blades: 10

Physical

Weight: 800 g
Dimensions: ⌀80mm × 83mm
Filter thread: 77 mm
Color: Black, silver

Handling & Controls

Distance Scale: Yes

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Architecture, Landscapes, Street, Walkaround / Daily

Release year: 2026
Announced: Mar 16, 2026
Approx price: $1269 USD

The best

Vintage "Rewind" Look: Offers an artistic warmth and softness that mimics classic lenses without the mechanical problems of vintage lenses, allowing for a more "textured" visual narrative.

Also

Efficient Workflow: Physical uniformity across the range allows lenses to be exchanged in seconds without readjusting stabilizers or matte boxes, optimizing production time.

Summary

The NiSi Athena Prime Rewind 25mm T1.9 is a full frame cine lens for PL mount designed to offer a more organic character than that of a conventional modern optic. Within the Rewind line, NiSi seeks a more vintage representation at maximum aperture, with a softer rendering, lower apparent contrast and a visual personality that progressively clears as the diaphragm closes. Its T1.9 aperture allows you to work in low light and control the depth of field precisely, maintaining a strong cinematic aesthetic.

Technically, this 25mm covers full format with an image circle of 46mm and uses a completely manual construction, without autofocus or electronic communication. It also features a 10-blade diaphragm, 77mm front thread, standard 0.8 MOD gears, and a 300-degree focusing path. With 80 mm front diameter, 83.3 mm length and 800 g weight, it maintains a compact and coherent presence for set work.

One of its most practical advantages is the physical consistency within the Athena Rewindfamily, which simplifies lens changes on rigs, matte boxes and gimbals without altering the settings too much. Due to its focal length and optical personality, it works especially well in narrative, advertising, video clips and stylized documentary pieces where an image with more character, a more expressive flare and a transition between vintage look and cleaner rendering is sought simply by varying the aperture.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

Organic vintage aesthetic with a very flattering leather rendering and flares with character.
Unified design in weight and size, ideal for use with gimbals and follow focus systems.
300 degree focus rotation for extreme cinematic precision.
Integrated rear filter mount for additional creative options.
Minimal focus breathing, keeping the frame stable during plane changes.

Cons

The lack of extreme corner sharpness at T1.9 may not please those looking for a modern technical look.
Deliberate barrel distortion can be difficult to correct for rigorous architectural use.
Weight of 800g, which although standard for cinema, can be heavy for photographers who come from fixed optics for conventional photography.