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- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 28mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 35mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 40mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 50mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 60mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 75mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 100mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 135mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 180mm T2.8
ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphics
Prime - 2x Anamorphic - Super 35
product details
ARRI/Zeiss Master Anamorphic lenses bring improved optical precision and cinematic quality to anamorphic filmmaking. Designed for the Super 35 format, they offer minimal breathing, minimal distortion, and a near-telecentric design, which contributes to outstanding sharpness and contrast from edge to edge. These lenses offer filmmakers a toolset that blends the aesthetics of classic anamorphic with the precision of modern optics. ARRI/Zeiss Master Anamorphics are available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 28mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 35mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 40mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 50mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 60mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 75mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 100mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 135mm T1.9
- ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic 180mm T2.8
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Lens Type:
Anamorphic Cinema Lenses
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Super 35 Lenses
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PL Mount Cinema Lenses
Blogs
About the ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphic Cinema Lenses
The ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphics are a Super 35 anamorphic cinema lens series designed to deliver the classic anamorphic aesthetic with the precision and consistency of modern optical engineering. Built with a 2x squeeze factor, they combine high contrast, sharpness, and controlled distortion, making them a reliable choice for productions seeking a cinematic widescreen look without the unpredictability of older anamorphic designs.
Master Anamorphics are known for their clean, refined rendering, producing deep blacks, strong highlight retention, and minimal breathing across the set. Unlike many vintage anamorphic lenses, they offer reduced distortion and edge softness while still maintaining characteristic horizontal flares and oval bokeh. Their flare behavior is more controlled and repeatable, avoiding excessive veiling or washed-out contrast. With fast T1.9 apertures, consistent mechanics, and precise focus control, they provide a balanced solution for filmmakers who want anamorphic character with modern reliability and optical performance.
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Image Fidelity & Focus
Master Anamorphics are distinguished by their refined optical signature. Blacks stay deep, and highlights hold their detail. Unlike vintage anamorphics that often come with heavy flaring, distortion, and edge softness, these lenses deliver a clean, modern, high contrast anamorphic look while still preserving classic traits like oval bokeh and horizontal flares โ albeit with more control and less unpredictability. They feature a 2x squeeze factor and a fast, consistent T1.9 aperture across the series โ an unusually wide stop for anamorphics.
Handling & Adaptability
The long focus throw and mechanically precise focus rings provide excellent control for focus pullers, especially when dealing with the shallow depth of field characteristic of anamorphic shooting.
Flare & Bokeh
The flares are elegant and streak-like, but subdued compared to older lenses, without veiling glare or washed-out blacks, making them ideal for productions wanting an anamorphic look without excessive optical artifacts. Bokeh is classically anamorphic.
Image Circle
The image circle comfortably covers the Super 35 format.
Cinematic Heritage
ARRI/Zeiss Master Anamorphic lenses were introduced in 2013 as a collaborative effort between ARRI and Carl Zeiss. Their introduction marked a shift toward high-performance anamorphic cinematography.
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
T1.9
Anamorphic
Super 35
114 mm
PL
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2'3"
0.65 m
5.50 lbs
2.50 kg
7.20"
183.00 mm
15
29.26 mm
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T1.9
Anamorphic
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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2'6"
0.75 m
5.70 lbs
2.60 kg
7.20"
183.00 mm
15
29.26 mm
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T1.9
Anamorphic
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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2'4"
0.70 m
6.00 lbs
2.70 kg
7.20"
183.00 mm
15
29.26 mm
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T1.9
Anamorphic
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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2'6"
0.75 m
5.70 lbs
2.60 kg
7.20"
183.00 mm
15
29.26 mm
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T1.9
Anamorphic
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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3'
0.90 m
6.00 lbs
2.70 kg
7.20"
183.00 mm
15
29.26 mm
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T1.9
Anamorphic
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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3'
0.90 m
5.70 lbs
2.60 kg
7.20"
183.00 mm
15
29.26 mm
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T1.9
Anamorphic
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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3'1"
0.95 m
6.80 lbs
3.10 kg
8.10"
210.00 mm
15
29.26 mm
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T1.9
Anamorphic
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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3'11"
1.20 m
8.40 lbs
3.80 kg
9.10"
226.00 mm
15
29.26 mm
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T2.8
Anamorphic
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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5'
1.50 m
7.10 lbs
3.20 kg
9.10"
226.00 mm
15
29.26 mm
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Blogs
PROJECTS
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
Director: Chad Stahelski
DP: Dan Lausten
Lenses: ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphics
The Meg (2018)
Director: John Turteltaub
DP: Tom Stern
Lenses: ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphics
Good Boys (2019)
Director: Gene Stupnitsky
DP: Jonathan Furmanski
Lenses: ARRI Zeiss Master Anamorphics
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