NiSi Athena Tuned Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens Set with 5 Lenses
NiSi Athena Tuned Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens Set with 5 Lenses
NiSi Athena Tuned Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens Set with 5 Lenses
NiSi Athena Tuned Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens Set with 5 Lenses
NiSi Athena Tuned Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens Set with 5 Lenses
NiSi Athena Tuned Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens Set with 5 Lenses
NiSi Athena Tuned Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens Set with 5 Lenses
NiSi Athena Tuned Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens Set with 5 Lenses

NiSi Athena Tuned Prime Full Frame Cinema Lens Set with 5 Lenses

Regular price R 144,999.00
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Using a combination of custom elements and special nano-coatings, Athena Tuned is designed for character. Expect softer focus, richer bokeh, warmer colour, natural blooming and accentuated colourful flare.

Designed for vintage character

  • Lower contrast
  • Prominent, colourful flare
  • Soft dreamy bokeh
  • Warmer colour

Included in the Tuned Lens Set

  • Athena Tuned 14mm T2.4
  • Athena Tuned 25mm T1.9
  • Athena Tuned 35mm T1.9
  • Athena Tuned 50mm T1.9
  • Athena Tuned 85mm T1.9
  • Silver 9-lens case
  • 5 x FREE 77mm Armor FX UV filters
Terms 
  • R50 000 deposit secures stock
  • We will not hold stock without a deposit 
  • No individual lenses, full sets only 
  • PL mount only

Ordering - please get in touch on info@landscapegear.co.za for stock status or delivery timelines on out of stock Athena products


What makes Athena Tuned different?  

Unique Lens Coatings for Characterful Flares

One of the standout features of the TUNED series is the specially formulated lens coatings. These coatings are designed to interact with light in a way that produces flares with abundant character. The result is a cinematic flair that enhances storytelling by adding visual interest and depth to your images.

Redesigned Optical Elements for Softer Bokeh

The lenses incorporate a tuned element design and different coatings compared to the standard Athena series. This redesign results in softer bokeh, allowing for smooth and creamy out-of-focus areas. The subtle blue/purple flares add an extra layer of uniqueness, making your visuals stand out.

Vintage Character Without the Drawbacks

The Athena TUNED lenses deliver the sought-after unique aesthetics— like lower contrast and blooming highlights—without the common issues associated with classic lenses, such as difficult-to-control flares and focus breathing. This means you can achieve the unique look you desire while maintaining modern reliability and ease of use.

Distinctive Silver Barrel Finish

Aesthetics meet functionality with the TUNED series’ silver barrel finish. This distinctive look not only sets it apart visually but also pays homage to classic lens designs. The silver finish is not just about appearance; it also reflects heat better than darker colors, potentially reducing thermal expansion and maintaining optical performance in varying temperatures.

 

Softer bokeh and sharpness for richer portraits

Softer sharpness and more bokeh for softer skin tones and vintage look

 

Bokeh 

Special lens element for more vintage, atmospheric background bokeh

Natural Blooming 

Special nano-coating that produces highlight blooming similar to black mist to add to vintage atmosphere. 

Minimal focus breathing 

Get all the character, without any focus breathing

5 X FREE 77mm Armor FX UVs 

Protect your investment with NiSi’s best UV Filter. Ultra hard nano coatings in a brass frame and matching silver finish. Valued at R10 000. 


Everything that makes Athena great 

  • Excellent optical quality with lots of unique character
  • Super affordable at just R145 000 for 5-lens set 
  • Lighweight – just 850g per lens
  • Matched weight & balance for quick and easy lens changes on gimbals
  • Identical size and gear positions
  • Full frame coverage


Video Samples 

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Do you have the item in stock? 

Products are either in stock, out of stock (sold out) or special order. 

  • In stock: We have stock at our local warehouse. You can see how many we have in stock, add these products to your cart and check out. 
  • Sold out: We usually carry stock of this item but it has sold out. Please get in touch to get an ETA and reserve and incoming product. Or use the "Email me when available" button to get an email when new stock arrives. 
  • Special order: We don't carry local stock of this item. Get in touch to confirm stock availability and ETA to place an order. 

Delivery options and what they cost

We pride ourselves on lightning fast shipping, FREE on all orders over R1000. For orders under R1000 a courier fee of R120 will apply. Apart from large f-stop gear orders and large tripods, most of our items ship overnight and the daily cutoff is 13:00. You can read more on the deliveries page

Can I collect my parcel? 

Yes, you can collect your order from our warehouse in Saxenburg Park, Blackheath (08:00 - 14:00). Just choose the collection option at checkout- we'll follow up with the specifics. Please note that we are very strict about payment if collecting. We will not release any goods if we are not 100% comfortable about payment. We accept the following as payment confirmation in order to release the goods. 

  • Payfast Card Payment (any customers, new or returning)
  • EFT from FNB to FNB, pending fund clearance (any customers, new or returning)
  • Normal EFT from other banks to FNB (return customers only)
  • Instant EFT from other banks to FNB, pending fund clearance (Any customers, new or returning) 
  • Cash (any customers, new or returning)

What payment options are available?  

  • EFT
  • EFT via Payfast
  • Credit card: VISA & Mastercard
  • Payflex
  • Float

What is your policy on returns and or exchanges?

We are more than happy to exchange any product for something else or a full refund* if you feel that the item you chose isn’t quite right for you. See our Return Policy page for more. 

*If paying with any card, 4.5% of the transaction value goes to the credit card payment facilitation company. "Full Refund" means that we will return the full amount we received after the credit card service fees. If you are at all unsure that what you're buying is ideal for you, rather opt for EFT payment to be safe. 

Where is my order? How can I track my order?

You will receive an email with your tracking number once your order has been collected by our couriers. You can also find tracking number for your orders under "My account" 

You can also shop NiSi Filters at the following retailers & dealers. 
Orms Cape Town
Shop 5 Roeland Square, Cnr Roeland and, Upper Canterbury St, Cape Town
0214653573
Orms Bellville
Victorian Towers, 2 Palm St, Bellville, Cape Town
Fritz, 0219101380
FilmFlow (Cinema Specialist)
Boskruin, Randburg
Deon Truter, 0823148308
Kameraz
Stonemill Office Park, Greenstone House
300 Acacia Rd, Johannesburg
Wilhelmus Möller, 0118802885
Photoquip
28 Pearce St, Berea, East London
043 726 2200
Lime Photo
Kloof, Durban
Emil, 0844849959
 
You can also shop Leofoto Tripods at the following retailers & dealers. 
Orms Cape Town
Shop 5 Roeland Square, Cnr Roeland and, Upper Canterbury St, Cape Town
0214653573
Orms Bellville
Victorian Towers, 2 Palm St, Bellville, Cape Town
Fritz, 021 910 1380
Lime Photo
Kloof, Durban
Emil, 0844849959
3% Tactical
Durbanville
Bernard Kotze - 0727156743
Ivan Fourie - 0825290593
Pretoria Arms
1032 Silvergrass St, Montana, Pretoria, 0182
Wayne Lesch – 0798834407

Damien Bradshaw 
Eastern Cape (Hunting Products Only)
0835749134

Approved Arms
Pretoria
Dirk Pio  – 0730556726
 

We have a no-nonsense approach. If a product breaks due to a manufacturer defect, we will replace it without asking any questions. If we have any reason to believe that the product was put through unreasonably heavy usage, we will have to follow the manufacturer's standard warranty procedure. 

Find more info on proper care and use for each brand below. 

NiSi Care & Use

F-stop Care & Use

Leofoto

The manufacturer offers a 10-year limited warranty on all products and we extend that warranty to our customers. Please read the below very carefully, so you understand your position when something breaks or doesn’t work ideally anymore.

It is critical to understand that this warranty only applies to factory faults and not to standard wear and tear. Tripods are subject to a lot of gray areas in this regard as tripods used outdoors, particularly in sand and sea water, are subjected to extreme wear and tear. We will e.g. replace the affected part of your tripod if a carbon tube snaps or cracks without much pressure applied to it or if the apex breaks. We will not replace your tripod or the affected part if e.g. a joint locks up due to sand or salt build up or if a hinge becomes corroded or stiff/floppy and unserviceable due to corrosion or salt build up. 

In sum, if we see that you took good care of your tripod and something went wrong, we will go out of our way to fix or replace it for you. If we see that you dragged it through the mud (literally or metaphorically), then we are unlikely to fix/replace it for you. How you handle your tripod and take care of it, is all the difference between 3- or 20 years of service. 

The best of tripods will not last longer than 2/3 years if used regularly in the sea, INCORRECTLY, and never serviced. Always make sure to extend the lowest leg section first, so you keep the joints out of the water/sand. Always rinse with freshwater after use in the sea, wipe down with a wet cloth, leave extended to dry and ENSURE YOU KEEP THE HEAD AND APEX DRY. If your tripod’s joints start feeling sandy/gritty, open them up, give them a proper clean and lubrication and fine-tune the tension on the joints.

If travelling on dirt roads, ensure that your tripod is in its carry-bag when not in use.

Your tripod will not take care of itself – it is up to you to do so. All our tripods ship with an info-sheet on taking care of your tripod. We also offer a full tripod disassembly and service for R1000, including shipping both ways.

More about NiSi Athena Prime

Find more about Athena image quality, construction and the range of focal lengths as well as lens mounts, mount adapters and filtering options. Can’t get enough? Explore reviews and book a demo or find out where you can rent or buy