Cinema Lens Samyang Xeen Meister 24mm T1.3 PL – wide-angle cine prime, T1.3 aperture, PL mount

Samyang Xeen Meister 24mm T1.3 PL is a wide-angle cine prime engineered for professional motion-picture production. The lens combines a 24mm focal length with a fast T1.3 maximum aperture in a PL mount, providing cinematic rendering, strong subject separation, and improved performance in low-light conditions. It is designed for use on cinema cameras with PL-compatible mounts and for productions that require precise manual control of focus and iris.

Advantages

The lens offers a very fast T1.3 aperture that enables shallow depth of field and greater control over exposure without extensive lighting. Its PL mount ensures robust mechanical coupling with professional cinema camera systems and accurate lens registration. The optical design delivers consistent contrast, controlled flare characteristics, and resolving power suitable for high-resolution sensors. Mechanical features include geared focus and iris rings for use with follow-focus and remote iris systems.

Suitable for

• Narrative feature films and short films requiring cinematic shallow depth of field
• Documentary and vérité-style shoots where low-light sensitivity is needed
• Commercials and corporate video with controlled focus pulls and precise framing
• Studio and location production using PL-mount cinema cameras

Key specifications

• Focal length: 24mm wide-angle
• Maximum aperture: T1.3 for bright opening and shallow depth of field
• Mount type: PL mount for professional cinema camera compatibility
• Aperture control: manual iris with geared ring for cine follow-focus and remote control
• Focus control: manual focus with cine-style focus throw and geared ring
• Optical characteristics: designed for consistent contrast and controlled flare behavior across aperture range
• Application: optimized for motion-picture production and high-resolution sensors

How to use

Mount the lens on a PL-compatible camera following the camera manufacturer’s mounting instructions. Use the geared focus and iris rings with a follow-focus or hand-operated gears to achieve precise focus pulls and smooth exposure adjustments. Set the aperture to T1.3 to maximize low-light capability and achieve shallow depth of field; stop down as needed to increase depth of field or to match exposure targets. For best image quality, calibrate lens-to-camera registration and check for parfocal behavior when used alongside other prime lenses in a set.

Usage recommendations

For narrative and commercial shoots, pair the Xeen Meister 24mm T1.3 PL with mid-tele primes for consistent color and rendering across focal lengths. Use controlled lighting or flags to manage contrast and flare when shooting at wide apertures. Regularly maintain the geared rings and mount for reliable mechanical operation in demanding production environments.