Designed as open standard, camera-independent lenses, the versatile LPL-mount ARRI Signature Primes offer easily customizable looks, a wide range of focal lengths, and zoom lenses to match. Like the rest of the series, the 40mm T1.8 ARRI Signature Prime covers all image sensors up to and including full-frame, large-format. This mid-range lens is one of 16 primes featuring organic images, attractive bokeh, subtle flaring, and a fast maximum aperture for achieving shallow depth of field. This prime lens gently softens the large-format look and produces pleasant, natural skin tones and crisp blacks. Focus falls off smoothly, highlighting your subject against its background frame.

Stockings, nets, and voile can be used to create custom diffusion and other effects when mounted in the Signature Prime's magnetic rear net holder. Eleven iris blades produce smooth, rounded bokeh effects, and a telecentric design minimizes breathing. The integrated LDS-2 lens data system is backwards-compatible with ARRI's LDS-1 and communicates with Cooke's /i Technology.

Constructed with magnesium housings and aluminum gear rings, each Signature Prime is lightweight, water-resistant, and features focus marks in feet. Anti-reflective coatings, light baffles, and light traps help to minimize any internal barrel flare. Should a stunt go awry, or your camera rig be otherwise damaged, the lens mechanics are designed for easier access at an ARRI service center. The 40mm ARRI Signature Prime focuses down to 5.1" from the lens front, and features a light weight of 4.2 pounds, and a compact length of 7".

Covers Large-Format Sensor Size    ARRI LPL LDS-2 Mount    Magnetic Rear Filter Holder    T1.8 to T22 Aperture Range    Matches Signature Primes & Zooms    11-Blade Iris, Anti-Reflective Coatings    Geared Focus & Aperture Control Rings    Magnesium & Aluminum Construction    Marked in Feet    Light 4.2-lb Weight

These open standard, camera-independent lenses cover all image sensors up to full-frame, large-format with image circles up to 46mm

Smooth focus fall-off and a fast, maximum T1.8 aperture for shallow depth of field

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can the distance scale be changed from Meters to Feet?

A: Yes, one can change the distance scale from meters to feet on the ZEISS Batis 40mm f/2 CF Lens for Sony E. The camera needs to be in manual focus mode. You would then turn the focusing ring 360 degrees past the minimum focusing distance.

Q: 2. Can this be a 2x macro lens using a meike extension tube?

A: Yes, TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for FUJIFILM X can be used as a 2X Macro lens with the Meike extension tube.

Q: 3. Is this compatible with Canon R5?

A: The TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Canon RF will fit and work as a manual lens on the Canon R5. But it is for a crop APS-C size sensor. So it will vignette the image.

Q: 4. I purchased this lens but cannot take any pictures with my Canon EOS M6 Mark II Mirrorless camera. Any suggestions?

A: In order to use the TTArtisans 40mm f/2.8 macro lens for the Canon EF-M series, please navigate to the custom menu of your Canon EOS M6 Mk II and enable the function "release w/o lens". C.Fn. page 1 - C.Fn III: Operation/Others - page 4 Release shutter w/o Lens - ENABLE

Q: 5. Eye af was solved with Firmware V2. PhillipReeves reviewrs claim it was not, to many miss shot. Can any day to day user confirm or deny that? Thanks

A: Eye AF was improved, but still noticeably misfocused after the firmware. I sold the lens as a result.

Q: 6. Will this lens work with a full frame sensor? Has anybody tried it? Thanks.

A: The ARRI Alura 30-80mm lens has a 31.5mm image circle and a full frame sensor has a 43.2mm image circle (Nikon FX, Sony Alpha/Alpha FE, Canon EF). Therefore, this lens will vignette and not cover a full frame sensor.

Q: 7. is this a good lens for digitizing negatives?

A: Good lens to look at that will offer you a 1:1 life-size maximum magnification. we usually suggest 60mm and 100 Marco but the 40mm will do the job.

Q: 8. Autofocus noise it's normal for this lens ? My 25 and 85 Batis no sound when autofocus

A: The Batis lenses use a silent AF motor and there should be noise coming from the lens. If this is the case with your lens, please initiate a service case by going to: https://zeiss.secure.force.com/CZPRepair/?page=1®ion=Americas&area=consumer&lang=EN

Q: 9. Is it compatible with OM-D E-M10 Mark IV?

A: TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Micro Four Thirds M43 is a manual focus lens that's compatible with the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 10. At what distance does the Batis 40 stop down 1 stop?

A: One full f-stop aperture setting down from the wide open f/2 aperture setting on the ZEISS Batis 40mm f/2 CF Lens for Sony E would be f/2.8. The minimum focus distance for the ZEISS Batis 40mm f/2 CF Lens for Sony E at all aperture settings would be 9.45 inches (24 cm).