- The ARRI Ultra Prime 50mm T1.9 is a cornerstone of professional cinematography, offering a 'normal' perspective with the legendary optical precision of Zeiss.
- Ideal for narrative filmmakers and commercial directors in major production hubs like Mumbai or London who require a clean, sharp look without the vintage quirks of older glass.
- Rent this lens over cheaper alternatives to ensure maximum resolution for 4K/8K sensors and to maintain perfect color consistency when using multiple focal lengths on a single production.
Ultra Prime 50mm
Questions about this gear
Does the Ultra Prime 50mm cover Full Frame sensors?
No, it is designed for Super 35mm sensors. It will vignette on Full Frame cameras unless used in a crop mode or with an expander.
What is the front diameter for matte box fitting?
The lens has a standard 95mm front diameter, compatible with most professional matte boxes like the ARRI LMB-25.
Does it support lens metadata?
Yes, it includes the ARRI Lens Data System (LDS) to communicate focus, iris, and zoom data to compatible cameras.
About the Ultra Prime 50mm
Distinguished by its close-focusing capabilities, the Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO from Venus Optics is a 100mm-equivalent prime lens designed Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Offering an impressive 2:1 greater-than-life-size maximum magnification, along with a 5.3" minimum focusing distance, this lens excels with close-up subject matter. Designated an apochromat, the optical design incorporates a series of extra-low dispersion elements to control color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve high clarity and accurate color rendering. Additionally, the lens features a manual focus design, a seven-blade diaphragm, and incorporates a CPU for Exif data transfer and to permit camera-based aperture control.
Portrait-length prime is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and provides a 100mm equivalent focal length.
Featuring an apochromatic designation, this lens uses a trio of extra-low dispersion elements to effectively eliminate chromatic aberrations and color fringing for greater clarity and accurate rendering.
Greater-than-life-size 2:1 maximum magnification pairs with a 5.3" minimum focusing distance, and 2.2" minimum working distance, to suit working with close-up subjects.
Manual focus design, along with focus distance and depth of field scales, aids in precise focusing control.
A seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
Integrated CPU permits camera-based aperture control and also transfers Exif data from the lens to the camera.
Renting the Ultra Prime 50mm in Mumbai
This Ultra Prime 50mm is delivered to your door anywhere in Mumbai and collected from the same address when your rental ends. Pick your dates on this page to see the exact price for your booking — rates are per day and drop for longer rentals, so weekly and monthly bookings cost less per day than the daily rate.
Most rentals in Mumbai are zero-deposit once your one-time Aadhaar-based KYC is done; high-value kits carry a refundable deposit returned when the gear comes back. Shooting early? Schedule delivery for the evening before so you start the day charged and tested.