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ARRI Master Macro 100mm
Prime - Spherical - Super 35
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The ARRI Master Macro 100mm T2.0 is a unique member of the ARRI/Zeiss Master Prime family. Itโs a dedicated macro lens that upholds those optical and mechanical standards while matching the look, mechanics, and performance of that flagship prime lens line. Its ability to render precise detail and cinematic beauty makes it valuable for high-end productions across genres. It delivers true 1:1 macro reproduction while maintaining the optical excellence and mechanical reliability associated with the Master Prime series. The Master Macro is a standalone focal length rather than part of a wider set. Its ability to focus from infinity down to 1:1 life-size reproduction at 14" (35 cm) makes it versatile for both macro close-ups and standard medium-telephoto work. Available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.
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*Refer to Technical Specifications table. Not the same for all focal lengths.
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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
T2.0
Spherical
Super 35
114 mm
PL
LDS
13.75"
0.35 m
5.70 lbs
2.60 kg
8.00"
202.70 mm
9
42 mm
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ARRI Master Macro 100mm
Image Fidelity & Focus
The Master Macro inherits the high contrast and extreme sharpness of the Master Primes, but with refinements for close-focus work. Wide open at T2.0, it maintains exceptional resolution, allowing even the smallest details to be rendered crisply. Unlike many macro lenses that suffer softness or field curvature at close distances, the Master Macro remains flat-field and distortion-free, ensuring that product shots, textures, and extreme close-ups reproduce faithfully. Image fidelity is outstanding across the entire frame, even at 1:1 magnification. Falloff is minimal and controlled, helping subjects remain evenly sharp edge to edge. Chromatic aberration is nearly nonexistentโan impressive feat at macro distances where color fringing often plagues lesser optics.
Handling & Adaptability
Mechanically, the Master Macro mirrors the robust, production-ready design of the Master Primes. It features consistent focus and iris gear placement, a 114mm front diameter, and a 300ยฐ+ focus rotation for fine control. The lens is heavier than standard primes at about 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs), but this weight is expected for a macro design of such precision.
Flare & Bokeh
The lens resists veiling glare and flare thanks to advanced coatings, delivering high-contrast images even when pointed at strong sources. The bokeh is smooth and rounded thanks to a precision iris design, with out-of-focus areas appearing natural and free of harsh outlining. This makes the lens equally at home for beauty close-ups and emotional storytelling, not just technical product shots.
Image Circle
With a PL mount and full Super 35 coverage at 42mm, the lens integrates seamlessly into ARRI and other high-end camera systems. When paired with modern full-frame sensors, it covers the S35 portion natively, and some DPs pair it with expanders for larger formats.
Cinematic Heritage
Developed by Zeiss in partnership with ARRI, the Master Macro was introduced in the mid-2000s alongside the Master Primes, with the goal of allowing cinematographers to maintain visual consistency across an entire production, whether shooting extreme close-ups or standard coverage. Before its introduction, productions often relied on specialty macro lenses that lacked the contrast, flare control, and mechanical consistency of cine primes. The Master Macro thus became the first true high-end macro cinema lens designed as part of a flagship system.
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