ARRI ULTRA PRIME SET OF 5

The ARRI Ultra Prime series, co-developed with ZEISS, remains one of the most versatile and widely used sets of cinema lenses in the industry. Known for their “clean” look—marked by high contrast, sharpness, and minimal distortion—they serve as the standard-speed counterpart to the high-speed Master Prime series.
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Key Features and Benefits

Vast Focal Range: Offers one of the widest selections in the industry, ranging from the extreme wide-angle 8R (T2.8) to the 180mm (T1.9) telephoto.

Superior Optical Precision: Delivers high resolution and contrast across the entire Super 35 frame, even when shooting wide open or at close-focus distances.

Floating Elements: Utilizes an internal focus design with floating elements to eliminate “breathing” (image shift when focusing) and ensure sharpness at every distance.

Mechanical Consistency: Most lenses in the set feature a uniform 95mm front diameter and consistent gear positions, allowing for lightning-fast lens swaps without moving matte boxes or follow-focus motors.

Color Matching: Perfectly color-matched to other ARRI/ZEISS lenses, ensuring a seamless look when cutting between different focal lengths or lens series.

Compact & Lightweight: Their relatively small footprint makes them ideal for handheld work, gimbals, and Steadicam configurations.

Technical Snapshot
Feature Specification
Sensor Coverage Super 35
Standard Aperture T1.9 (most focal lengths)
Aperture Range T1.9 to T22
Lens Mount PL Mount (LDS versions available)
Front Diameter 95mm (Standard); 114mm/134mm/156mm (Select Wide/Tele)