The new Chiopt AURA Super Speed Prime series consists of five classic focal lengths: 16mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm.
They all cover a 43.3mm image circle and are available in Sony E, Canon RF, and Canon EF mounts. Soon, they will also be available in Leica L.
The lenses have the following T-stops:
- 16mm T2.2
- 24mm T1.5
- 32mm T1.5
- 50mm T1.5
- 85mm T1.5
The AURA series lenses weigh between 809-890g / 1.78-1.96lb, which makes them pretty lightweight given their image coverage and T1.5 aperture (except the 16mm, which is a T2.2).
The length of the lenses ranges from 101.4mm for the 16mm T2.2, up to 120mm for the 50mm T1.5.
The optical design is claimed to achieve smooth and soft bokeh and very low breathing. It is also claimed to minimize distortion and ensure that the edges of the image maintain high clarity.
The front diameter of the lenses is 74mm, except for the 16mm, which has a front diameter of 88mm. You can use 72mm screw in filters on the 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm. The 16mm doesn’t take screw in filters.
The minimum focusing distance for each focal length is as follows:
- 16mm T2.2- 25cm
- 24mm T1.5- 30cm
- 32mm T1.5- 36cm
- 50mm T1.5- 35cm
- 85mm T1.5- 91cm
Price & Availability
The Chiopt AURA Super Speed Primes will retail for $1,000 USD each or $5,000 USD for the set of five focal lengths. They will start shipping in June.
