ARRI SIGNATURE PRIME 12MM SINGLE LENS

The ARRI Signature Prime 12mm T1.8 is the widest focal length in ARRI’s flagship large-format prime series. Designed to deliver a “timeless” cinematic look, it balances state-of-the-art optical precision with a natural, organic feel that avoids the clinical sharpness often found in modern digital lenses. It is engineered specifically for large-format sensors (like the ALEXA 35 or LF) but remains versatile across various formats thanks to its massive 46mm image circle and LPL mount.

Key Features:

Organic Aesthetic: Renders warm, smooth skin tones and “creamy” bokeh that highlights subjects with a gentle focus fall-off.
Minimal Distortion: Despite being an ultra-wide 12mm lens, it maintains less than 1% distortion, keeping straight lines true even at the edges of the frame.
Customizable “Look”: Features a Magnetic Rear Filter Holder, allowing cinematographers to use custom glass or materials (like nets or vintage fabrics) to alter bokeh and flares without permanent lens modification.
Lightweight Durability: Constructed with a machined magnesium barrel, making it significantly lighter and more robust than traditional cine lenses.
Future-Proof Data: Built-in LDS-2 (Lens Data System) provides high-speed lens metadata for VFX workflows and focus mapping, backwards compatible with LDS-1 and Cooke /i.
Exceptional Control: Designed with a near-telecentric optical path to virtually eliminate focus breathing, ensuring the frame doesn’t shift during focus pulls.