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ARRI/Fujinon Alura 18-80mm T2.6
Zoom - Spherical - Super 35
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The ARRI/Fujinon Alura 18-80mm T2.8 is one of the most versatile lenses in the Alura Zoom lineup, covering a broad focal range from wide-angle perspectives into tighter portrait-style framing.
| Focal Length | 18-80mm |
| T-Stop | T2.6 |
| Close Focus | 0.6 m |
| Front Diameter | 134 mm |
| Weight | 10.40 lbs / 4.72 kg |
| Length | 11.20 in / 284.48 mm |
| Type | Spherical |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Lens Mount | PL |
| Iris Blades | 9 |
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Lens Type:
Zoom Cinema Lenses
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Super 35 Lenses
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PL Mount Cinema Lenses
About the ARRI/Fujinon Alura 18-80mm T2.8
Designed for Super 35 cinematography, it features a constant T2.8 aperture and a balanced optical character that prioritizes natural contrast and consistent color reproduction. This lens is often considered the backbone of the series, offering the flexibility to handle a wide range of shooting scenarios without frequent lens swaps. Its ability to move quickly between compositions makes it a dependable tool for fast-paced productions and dynamic on-set environments.
What This Focal Length Is Built For
The 18-80mm range is built for versatility and efficiency. At the wider end, the lens provides environmental context while maintaining a natural perspective that avoids the exaggeration of ultra-wide lenses. This makes it useful for master shots, dialogue coverage, and scenes where spatial relationships need to feel authentic. As the 18-80mm moves into the midrange, it delivers a neutral, human-eye perspective suited for character interaction, over-the-shoulder framing, and general coverage.
Toward the longer end, the lens begins to introduce subtle compression, allowing for tighter framing and more focused storytelling without entering full telephoto territory. This makes the 18-80mm effective for portraits, inserts, and emotionally driven moments. The extended zoom range allows cinematographers to reframe quickly during takes, making it valuable for handheld, documentary-style, or multi-camera setups where flexibility is important.
How It Fits Within the Alura Zoom Family
Within the ARRI/Fujinon Alura Zoom family, the 18-80mm functions as the central hub, bridging the gap between the wide-focused 15.5-45mm and the more telephoto-oriented lenses. Its range overlaps with both ends of the lineup, making it one of the most commonly deployed lenses in the series. The 18-80mm’s role is to handle the majority of standard coverage, including dialogue, medium shots, and general-purpose framing.
While the wider lens establishes space and the longer lenses isolate subjects, the 18-80mm provides the practical middle ground between them. Its consistent optical performance supports clean integration across the system, making it a dependable anchor for productions looking to streamline their workflow while maintaining a cohesive visual language.
Technical Specs Table
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Close Focus (ft)
Close Focus (m)
Weight (lbs)
Weight (kg)
Length (in)
Length (mm)
Iris Blades
Image Circle
Front Filter
Rear Filter
Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame)
Horizontal Angle of View (S35)
Focus Rotation
T2.8
Spherical
Super 35
114 mm
PL
–
2'
0.60 m
4.90 lbs
2.20 kg
9.00"
228.00 mm
9
30.00 mm
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T2.6
Spherical
Super 35
134 mm
PL
–
2'
0.60 m
10.40 lbs
4.70 kg
11.20"
285.00 mm
9
30.00 mm
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–
–
–
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T2.8
Spherical
Super 35
114 mm
PL
–
2'
0.60 m
4.90 lbs
2.20 kg
9.00"
228.00 mm
9
30.00 mm
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–
–
–
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T2.6
Spherical
Super 35
134 mm
PL
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3'
0.90 m
16.00 lbs
7.50 kg
14.60"
370.00 mm
9
30.00 mm
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