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- Zeiss Aatma 18mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 25mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 35mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 40mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 50mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 65mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 85mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 100mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 135mm T1.5
Zeiss Aatma
Prime - Spherical - Full Frame
product details
The ZEISS Aatma Full Frame Cinema Prime Lenses are a nine-lens large-format prime set designed to deliver expressive, character-rich imagery with modern optical precision for today’s high-resolution digital cinema cameras. Covering Full Frame sensors and featuring a fast, consistent T1.5 aperture across focal lengths from 18mm through 135mm, the Aatma lenses offer smooth focus roll-off, rich bokeh, refined contrast, and natural color reproduction inspired by classic ZEISS optics. Built with robust mechanics and consistent housings for efficient on-set operation, the Aatma series is well suited for narrative, commercial, and high-end production workflows requiring both emotional image character and reliable performance. Available to rent from Cine Visuals. Shipping worldwide.
- Zeiss Aatma 18mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 25mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 35mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 40mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 50mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 65mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 85mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 100mm T1.5
- Zeiss Aatma 135mm T1.5
| Set Includes |
18mm – 135mm (9 Lenses)
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| Handling & Ergonomics | |
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| Cinematic Heritage & Credits |
*Refer to the Technical Specifications table
Image Fidelity & Focus
The optical technicians responsible for the genius of the Aatmas describe their greatest inspiration was that of Distagon, Planar, and Sonnar glass. Hoping to capture the essence of what made these legacy optics capture life not as it was but how we remember it, was a driving force behind the design. Skin tones are gentle and rendered with care. Color feels like a memory rather than a scientific recreation. Contrast is medium with extremely subtle falloff that brings balance in the image that brings a filmic quality. Zeiss is known for their careful separation of focal planes and the Aatmas bring that smooth layering from subject to background.
Handling & Adaptability
With nine focal lengths, cinematographers have a wide range of choices to capture the story in the exact frame they envision. Storage becomes universal and simple. Camera assistants have easier lens swaps, saving time and energy on set. Consistency is a key factor of the modern designs of the Zeiss Aatmas. Mattebox or filter changes amongst other camera adjustments are made simple and easy with each lens having the same workflow. With the 18mm and 135mm weighing a cool 5 lbs and the rest of the set averaging 3 lbs, these lenses are incredibly lightweight for the amount of optical elements and mechanical housing they contain. Flexible and precise, the Zeiss way.
Flare & Bokeh
Zeiss Aatmas have controlled flares that offer subtle additions to the image without consuming the frame. With color that takes on the appearance of the light, giving cinematographers flexibility to mold flares with consistency and artistry. Bubbly bokeh brings a subtle heartfelt quality to the image. Immaculate design in the aperture keeps the bokeh’s circular shape all the way stopped down. Bokeh stays true to shape with just the most subtle of crescenting on the edges of the frame for that nod to vintage glass.
Image Circle
With all the improvements and mechanical ingenuity of modern lenses with the soulful character of vintage glass crafted for the large format era. Zeiss Aatmas have an image circle of 46.3mm, easily covering modern Full Frame sensors and VistaVision film. No vignetting, no worrying which focal lengths will cover. Yet, these lenses still pair well with 35mm formats that allow these lenses the creative essence of vintage glass with the flexibility of modern optics.
Cinematic Heritage
The word “Aatma” comes from Sanskrit and means “innermost essence”, “self” or “soul”. While interrelated, these three concepts are both the same and separate aspects of the same whole. In much the same way, Aatma achieves many faces while being perfectly cohesive. Hailing back to the beauty of the flawed vintage glass and the wisdom of perfected modern glass. Balancing the rational and feeling. A lens that doesn’t just try to mimic the emotions of a human, but captures the soul at its most raw state. Glass that can reflect the storyteller, and capture the “self”. A truly human lens.
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
T1.5
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
114 mm
PL
eXtended
14"
0.35 m
5.00 lbs
2.27 kg
6.40"
163.00 mm
16
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–
–
88.4°
67.9°
280°
T1.5
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
eXtended
10"
0.26 m
3.13 lbs
1.42 kg
4.70"
119.00 mm
16
–
–
–
70.8°
52.3°
288°
T1.5
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
eXtended
13"
0.32 m
3.09 lbs
1.40 kg
4.70"
119.00 mm
16
–
–
–
55°
39.6°
288°
T1.5
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
eXtended
17"
0.43 m
3.28
1.49 kg
4.80"
121.00 mm
16
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–
–
47.4°
33.8°
288°
T1.5
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
eXtended
18"
0.46 m
2.69 lbs
1.22 kg
4.70"
119.00 mm
16
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–
–
39°
27.5°
288°
T1.5
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
eXtended
2'
0.61 m
3.59 lbs
1.63 kg
4.80"
121.00 mm
16
–
–
–
30.5°
21.3°
288°
T1.5
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
eXtended
2'9"
0.84 m
3.13 lbs
1.42 kg
4.70"
119.00 mm
16
–
–
–
24°
16.7°
288°
T1.5
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
eXtended
3'9"
1.10 m
3.74 lbs
1.70 kg
4.70"
119.00 mm
16
–
–
–
20.4°
14.2°
288°
T1.5
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
114 mm
PL
eXtended
4'6"
1.40 m
5.00 lbs
2.27 kg
5.70"
146.00 mm
18
–
–
–
15.6°
10.9°
280°
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