The ARRI Signature Prime 58mm T1.8 Cinema Lens with LPL-Mount is a standard spherical prime that covers Vista Vision sensors. A standard focal length sees close to natural human perspective, which suits dialogue and coverage where the framing should not draw attention to itself. A fast T1.8 aperture lets camera operators separate subjects from their backgrounds or get the most out of available lighting when filming in darker environments, and the lens closes to T22. It uses an LPL-Mount with manual focus. ARRI LDS-2 lens data passes through the mount, recording focus, iris, and zoom positions alongside the image. The focus barrel is available in either imperial or metric markings.
Key Features
Standard Vista Vision Coverage
The lens covers Vista Vision sensors, projecting a 46 mm image circle. A standard field of view sits near natural perspective, the neutral option for dialogue and everyday coverage where framing should not announce itself.
T1.8 Maximum Aperture
At T1.8 the lens separates subjects cleanly from their backgrounds and gets the most out of available lighting when filming in darker environments. It closes to T22.
Imperial or Metric Focus Scale
The lens ships with either an imperial or a metric focus barrel. The scale is fixed at purchase rather than switchable, so a rental order or a set build has to specify which one is needed.
ARRI LDS-2 Lens Data
LDS-2 reports focus, iris, and zoom positions at higher resolution and faster than the original system, carrying the data over the mount without separate LDS contacts. Post and VFX read those positions back rather than reconstructing them from the footage.
