Sigma Cine Lens: AIZU PRIME LIME posted: 11/06/2025
Sigma Aizu Prime Line, available mounts: PL Mount, Sony E-mount / Supplied accessories: Cover Cine Lens Cap LCC-95 II, Rear Cap LCR III, Lens Support Foot SF-61
Introducing the Aizu Prime Line the worlds first lineup1 of large-format cinema lenses to achieve an aperture value of T1.3 across all focal lengths.
The lineup combines modern sharpness with an organic and naturally soft look, bringing rich texture and depth to visuals.
Boasting unparalleled brightness, refined expression, and reliable performance, the Aizu Prime Line embodies the proven technology and quality of Made in Aizu, Japan establishing the new standard.
The lineup of 12 lenses features a consistent T1.3 aperture across the full range from 18mm to 125mm. The initial release includes 8 lenses with focal lengths from 25mm to 75mm, covering core cinematic production needs.
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A consistent T1.3 across all focal lengths The T1.3 aperture enables exceptionally shallow depth of field and graceful bokeh, seamlessly separating the subject while preserving a natural sense of depth and dimensionality. This refined visual language draws the viewer into the frame with a subtle yet powerful presence.
Optical design for the demands of cinema All lenses in the Aizu Prime lineup feature an optical system developed exclusively for cinema applications. While maintaining modern sharpness, they avoid rigid or harsh depictions-delivering a natural, organic look. They provide quiet elegance and depth to the image, with distortion and focus breathing carefully minimized to ensure visual consistency, even in dynamic scenes.
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Huge perspective range coverage The Aizu Prime Line is designed as a system to cover a wide range of focal lengths from 18mm to 125mm. Initially 8 core lenses ranging from 25mm to 75mm are being released, followed by 18mm and 21mm wide-angle lenses, and 100mm and 125mm telephoto lenses. This comprehensive system, covering from ultra-wide-angle to telephoto, is adaptable to diverse scenes and compositions, and supports a wide array of visual expressions.
Sigma Aizu Prime Line Key Specifications
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Completely consistent look Consistency of color balance, contrast, and flare characteristics ensures seamless integration between scenes, bringing a high level of harmony to the entire visual narrative across the entire lineup from 18mm to 125mm.
46.3mm image circle The large 46.3mm image circle ensures full coverage not only for full-frame and Super 35 formats, but also for the latest large-format cameras such as the ARRI ALEXA LF Open Gate and VistaVision. This capability enables uncompromised filmmaking across a diverse range of projects.
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High-impact close-up expression The short minimum focusing distance enables striking close-up shots. By getting closer to the subject, the Aizu Prime lenses create visual tension and dramatic effects, adding impactful depth to the imagery.
Sigma Aizu Prime Line Product Code
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A compact design that unleashes creativity Despite being built for large-format coverage and featuring an ultra-fast T1.3 aperture, the Aizu Prime lenses remain remarkably lightweight. This rare balance of exceptional speed and mobility offers the flexibility and creative freedom demanded by modern productions-from dolly and Steadicam to gimbal and handheld operation.
Precise operation and durability The Aizu Prime lenses offer precise control, exceptional durability, and ease of maintenance. Despite its compact housing, it delivers unwavering reliability in demanding shooting environments. Every mechanical detail-from the wide focus rotation angle to the equal-pitch aperture ring-embodies the engineering expertise cultivated through the Sigma High Speed Prime series.
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Supports Cooke /i + ZEISS eXtended Data The Aizu Prime lenses support Cooke /i + ZEISS eXtended Data, offering real-time lens metadata during shooting. It also enables the export of distortion and shading correction data, streamlining workflows for VFX productions.
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Sigma Cine Lens: AIZU PRIME LIME posted: 11/06/2025 
