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ZEISS Cinematography

Lenses

Precision for every shot.
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Whether you are shooting a commercial where exquisite color rendition and high contrast is important, or a tense, dramatic sequence in low light situations for a feature film, ZEISS cinematography lenses offer you the performance you need to get the scene right. With a wide range of focal lengths in twelve different lens families each tailored for your needs, ZEISS cinematography lenses give you always the best quality to make your project stand out.

Radiance Look. Zoom Flexibility.

ZEISS Supreme Zoom Radiance

True Cinema. For All.

ZEISS Nano Prime

Beautiful look. Full control.

ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance

Opening up new dimensions.

ZEISS Supreme Prime

Tailored for today's cinema and beyond.

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3

High performance, full format cinema zoom lenses.

ZEISS Cinema Zoom

When you turn motion into emotion.

ZEISS Lightweight Zoom LWZ.3

ARRI/ZEISS Master Anamorphic

Revolutionary new technology.
  • Professional-grade ZEISS Master Anamorphic 50mm T1.9 lens with ARRI branding, featuring yellow focus and aperture markings on a black cylindrical body.
    Professional-grade ZEISS Master Anamorphic 50mm T1.9 lens with ARRI branding, featuring yellow focus and aperture markings on a black cylindrical body.
  • Close-up view of a ZEISS camera lens showing detailed aperture markings and electronic contact points.
    Close-up view of a ZEISS camera lens showing detailed aperture markings and electronic contact points.
  • Close-up of a ZEISS Master Anamorphic 2x MA 50/T1.9 lens showcasing the branding and technical specifications.
    Close-up of a ZEISS Master Anamorphic 2x MA 50/T1.9 lens showcasing the branding and technical specifications.
  • Close-up view of a ZEISS Master Anamorphic 40mm 2x cinema lens featuring detailed focus and aperture markings.
    Close-up view of a ZEISS Master Anamorphic 40mm 2x cinema lens featuring detailed focus and aperture markings.

The ARRI/ZEISS Master Anamorphic have been jointly developed by ARRI and ZEISS. The anamorphic lenses offer a unique optical performance, with optimized flare and bokeh as well as state-of-the-art lens barrels featuring improved dust and water protection.

Revolutionary new optical technology in anamorphic lenses:

  • Virtually no image breathing
  • No anamorphic mumps (fat face effect)
  • Optimized anamorphic bokeh:
    • Evenly illuminated oval out of focus highlights
    • New developed iris with 15 aperture blades
  • Pleasant out of focus areas with traditional anamorphic look and a unique image language
  • Anamorphic blue streak lines in a very unique new style and optimized flares and reflections for additional artistic look
  • Same reliable mechanics as the market knows from ARRI/ZEISS Master Prime

The ARRI/ZEISS Master Anamorphic open up new creative opportunities, making shots possible that would have been considered impossible before. The important and distinguishing visual facet of anamorphic images, the appearance of out-of-focus background elements or bokeh, will be created by the newly developed iris with 15 aperture blades, creating perfectly oval and evenly illuminated out-of-focus highlights. This ensures a pleasing bokeh that filmmakers will enjoy manipulating creatively.

Technical Data

ARRI/ZEISS Master Anamorphic
Aperture
Close Focus1
Length2
Front Diameter
Weight
AOV3

Master Anamorphic
28 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.65 m | 2'3"

183 mm | 7.2"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.5 kg | 5.5 lbs

78.2°

Master Anamorphic
35 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.75 m | 2'6"

183 mm | 7.2"

95 mm | 3.7"

2.6 kg | 5.7 lbs

65.5°

Master Anamorphic
40 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.70 m | 2'4"

183 mm | 7.2"

95 mm | 3.7"

2.7 kg | 6.0 lbs

58.7°

Master Anamorphic
50 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.75 m | 2'6"

183 mm | 7.2"

95 mm | 3.7"

2.6 kg | 5.7 lbs

48.5°

Master Anamorphic
60 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.90 m | 3'

183 mm | 7.2"

95 mm | 3.7"

2.7 kg | 6.0 lbs

41.1°

Master Anamorphic
75 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.90 m | 3'

183 mm | 7.2"

95 mm | 3.7"

2.6 kg | 5.7 lbs

33.4°

Master Anamorphic
100 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.95 m | 3'1"

210 mm | 8.3"

95 mm | 3.7"

3.1 kg | 6.8 lbs

25.4°

Master Anamorphic
135 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

1.20 m | 3'11"

226 mm | 9.1"

95 mm | 3.7"

3.7 kg | 8.2 lbs

18.9°

Master Anamorphic
180 mm T2.8

T2.8 to T22

1.50 m | 5'

226 mm | 9.1"

95 mm | 3.7"

3.2 kg | 7.1 lbs

14.4°

Remarks:
1) Close focus distance is measured from the image plane
2) Front to PL mount flange
3) Horizontal angle of view for a Super 35 Cinemascope camera (dimensions 22.5mm x 18.7 mm / 0.89" x 0.74")

ARRI/ZEISS Master Prime

Breathtaking
  • Side view of a ZEISS ARRI Master Prime 150mm camera lens with focus and aperture markings.
    Side view of a ZEISS ARRI Master Prime 150mm camera lens with focus and aperture markings.
  • ZEISS camera lenses displayed around a Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
    ZEISS camera lenses displayed around a Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
  • Close-up of a ZEISS camera lens showing the engraved text "T* XP" and "T1.3" on the lens barrel.
    Close-up of a ZEISS camera lens showing the engraved text "T* XP" and "T1.3" on the lens barrel.
  • Close-up image of a ZEISS camera lens showing detailed aperture and focus markings in yellow.
    Close-up image of a ZEISS camera lens showing detailed aperture and focus markings in yellow.
  • Close-up view of a high-quality ZEISS camera lens showing multiple glass elements and reflections.

The ARRI/ZEISS Master Prime have been jointly developed by ARRI and ZEISS. They are both fast and have an optical performance surpassing that of all standard speed primes. ARRI/ZEISS Master Prime open up new creative opportunities of film making.

  • Unique high speed prime lenses with unprecedented resolution
  • Virtually no breathing
  • ARRI/ZEISS Master Prime offer excellent optical performance across the whole T-stop range from T1.3 to T22
  • The patented Dual Floating Elements technology eliminated breathing in the Master Prime lenses
  • Uniform positions of iris and focus gears
  • Built-in Lens Data System (LDS)

The Master Prime lenses open up new creative opportunities, making shots possible that would have been considered impossible before. A widest stop of T1.3 allows shooting in low or available light for more natural-looking shots and a reduction of the lighting budget. In addition, a wide open stop creates the cinematic look of an extremely shallow depth of field.

Technical Data

ARRI/ZEISS Master Prime
Aperture
Close Focus1
Length2
Front diameter
Weight
AOV3

Master Prime
12 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

0.40 m | 16"

197 mm | 7.76"

156 mm | 6.1"

2.9 kg | 6.4 lbs

90.98°

Master Prime
14 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

0.35 m | 14"

172 mm | 6.77"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.4 kg | 5.3 lbs

83.44°

Master Prime
16 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

0.35 m | 14"

153 mm | 6.02"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.2 kg | 4.8 lbs


76.87°

Master Prime
18 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

0.35 m | 14"

153 mm | 6.02"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.2 kg | 4.8 lbs

70.53°

Master Prime
21 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

0.35 m | 14"

153 mm | 6.02"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.4 kg | 5.3 lbs

62.07°

Master Prime
25 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

0.35 m | 14"

153 mm | 6.02"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.3 kg | 5.1 lbs

53.72°

Master Prime
27 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

0.35 m | 14"

153 mm | 6.02"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.2 kg | 4.8 lbs

49.06°

Master Prime
32 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

0.35 m | 14"

153 mm | 6.02"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.3 kg | 5.1 lbs

43.51°

Master Prime
35 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

0.35 m | 14"

153 mm | 6.02"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.2 kg | 4.8 lbs

39.33°

Master Prime
40 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

0.40 m | 16"

153 mm | 6.02"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.3 kg | 5.1 lbs

34.73°

Master Prime
50 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

0.50 m | 20"

153 mm | 6.02"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.7 kg | 5.9 lbs

28.26°

Master Prime
65 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

0.65 m | 2'3"

153 mm | 6.02"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.6 kg | 5.7 lbs

21.59°

Master Prime
75 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

0.80 m | 2'9"

153 mm | 6.02"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.8 kg | 6.2 lbs

18.82°

Master Prime
100 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

1.00 m | 3'6"

153 mm | 6.02"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.9 kg | 6.4 lbs

14.25°

Master Prime
135 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

0.95m | 3'3''

172 mm | 6.77"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.8 kg | 6.2 lbs

10.73°

Master Prime
150 mm T1.3

T1.3 to T22

1.50 m | 4'11"

210 mm | 8.27"

134 mm | 5.3"

4 kg | 8.8 lbs

9.65°

Remarks:
1) Close focus distance is measured from the image plane
2) Front to PL mount flange
3) Horizontal angle of view for an ANSI Super 35 Silent camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.33, dimensions 24.9 mm x 18.7 mm / 0.98“ x 0.74“)

ARRI/ZEISS Ultra Prime

Highest performance over the entire focusing range.
  • Side view of a ZEISS Ultra Prime 135mm T/1.9 Sonnar camera lens with focus and aperture markings.
    Side view of a ZEISS Ultra Prime 135mm T/1.9 Sonnar camera lens with focus and aperture markings.
  • Close-up view of a ZEISS camera lens showcasing detailed glass elements and engraved technical specifications.
    Close-up view of a ZEISS camera lens showcasing detailed glass elements and engraved technical specifications.

ARRI/ZEISS Ultra Prime have the widest focal range of prime lenses giving you the flexibility to get the coverage you want. The Ultra Prime lenses are lightweight standard speed lenses that are a perfect optical match to the high speed ARRI/ZEISS Master Prime. They have been developed in a cooperation of ARRI and ZEISS.

  • Well controlled distortion and breathing
  • Superior close focus ability
  • Floating elements design
  • Easy-to-read calibrated scales
  • Uniform diameters
  • Particularly robust and easy to service

16 high performance prime lenses offer the widest set available: from the Ultra Prime 8R extreme wide angle lens to the best telephoto lens designed specifically for motion pictures, the Ultra Prime 180 mm, giving you the flexibility to get the coverage you want.

Technical Data

ARRI/ZEISS Ultra Prime
Aperture
Close Focus1
Length2
Front Diameter
Weight
AOV3

Ultra Prime
8R T2.8

T2.8 to T22

0.35 m | 14"

130 mm | 5.12"

134 mm | 5.3"

2.0 kg | 4.4 lbs

114.0°

Ultra Prime
10 mm T2.1

T2.1 to T22

0.35 m | 14"

172 mm | 6.77"

156 mm | 6.1"

2.9 kg | 6.4 lbs

102.1°

Ultra Prime
12 mm T2

T2.0 to T22

0.30 m | 12"

140 mm | 5.51"

156 mm | 6.1"

2.0 kg | 4.4 lbs

92.6°

Ultra Prime
14 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.22 m | 9"

112 mm | 4.41"

114 mm | 4.5"

1.8 kg | 4.0 lbs

82.6°

Ultra Prime
16 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.25 m | 10"

94 mm | 3.70"

95 mm | 3.7"

1.2 kg | 2.6 lbs

75.2°

Ultra Prime
20 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.28 m | 11"

91 mm | 3.58"

95 mm | 3.7"

1.2 kg | 2.6 lbs

65.0°

Ultra Prime
24 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.30 m | 12"

91 mm | 3.58"

95 mm | 3.7"

1.0 kg | 2.2 lbs

55.8°

Ultra Prime
28 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.28 m | 11"

91 mm | 3.58"

95 mm | 3.7"

1.0 kg | 2.2 lbs

48.4°

Ultra Prime
32 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.35 m | 14"

91 mm | 3.58"

95 mm | 3.7"

1.1 kg | 2.4 lbs

43.0°

Ultra Prime
40 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.38 m | 15"

91 mm | 3.58"

95 mm | 3.7"

1.0 kg | 2.2 lbs

34.7°

Ultra Prime
50 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.60 m | 2'

91 mm | 3.58"

95 mm | 3.7"

1.0 kg | 2.2 lbs

27.2°

Ultra Prime
65 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.65 m | 2'3"

91 mm | 3.58"

95 mm | 3.7"

1.1 kg | 2.4 lbs

21.8°

Ultra Prime
85 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

0.90 m | 3'

91 mm | 3.58"

95 mm | 3.7"

1.2 kg | 2.6 lbs

17.1°

Ultra Prime
100 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

1.0 m | 3'3"

91 mm | 3.58"

95 mm | 3.7"

1.2 kg | 2.6 lbs

13.9°

Ultra Prime
135 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

1.5 m | 5'

119 mm | 4.69"

95 mm | 3.7"

1.6 kg | 3.5 lbs

10.5°

Ultra Prime
180 mm T1.9

T1.9 to T22

2.6 m | 8'6"

166 mm | 6.54"

114 mm | 4.5"

2.6 kg | 5.7 lbs

7.9°

Remarks:
1) Close focus distance is measured from the image plane
2) Front to PL mount flange
3) Horizontal angle of view for an ANSI Super 35 Silent camera (aspect ratio 1:1.33, dimensions 24.9 mm x 18.7 mm / 0.98" x 0.74")

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