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- TLS Zeiss Contax 15mm T4.0
- TLS Zeiss Contax 25mm T3.0
- TLS Zeiss Contax 28mm T2.2
- TLS Zeiss Contax 35mm T1.6
- TLS Zeiss Contax 50mm T1.6
- TLS Zeiss Contax 60mm T2.9
- TLS Zeiss Contax 85mm T1.6
- TLS Zeiss Contax 100mm T2.1
- TLS Zeiss Contax 135mm T2.1
TLS Zeiss Contax
Prime - Spherical - Full Frame
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The TLS Zeiss Contax set brings the renowned optical character of classic Zeiss Contax still lenses into a modern, cinema-ready form. Professionally rebuilt by True Lens Services, this set preserves the distinctive Zeiss rendering—natural color reproduction, balanced contrast, and crisp yet organic detail—while delivering the mechanical reliability required for professional production. The set includes 15mm, 25mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 60mm, 85mm, 100mm, and 135mm focal lengths, offering a comprehensive range from ultra-wide to telephoto. TLS upgrades the lenses with precision PL mounts, standardized gearing, and refined focus mechanics, ensuring smooth, repeatable operation on set. Retaining their vintage optical personality while benefiting from modern cine engineering, the TLS Zeiss Contax lenses are a trusted choice for cinematographers seeking classic Zeiss character with dependable performance. Available for rentals worldwide at Cine Visuals.
- TLS Zeiss Contax 15mm T4.0
- TLS Zeiss Contax 25mm T3.0
- TLS Zeiss Contax 28mm T2.2
- TLS Zeiss Contax 35mm T1.6
- TLS Zeiss Contax 50mm T1.6
- TLS Zeiss Contax 60mm T2.9
- TLS Zeiss Contax 85mm T1.6
- TLS Zeiss Contax 100mm T2.1
- TLS Zeiss Contax 135mm T2.1
| Set Includes |
15mm – 135mm (9 Lenses)
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| Cinematic Heritage & Credits |
*Refer to the Technical Specifications table
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Image Fidelity & Focus
The Contax, much like the Super Speeds, have the crispness that Zeiss is known for but are combined with a vintage appearance. Their rendering of skin tones feels organic and gentle. For lenses from this period, they have higher contrast due to their innovative T-coatings. Focus falloff gently rolls off to the edges of the frame. There is a filmic quality in these lenses that keeps bringing filmmakers back to them. Focal plane layers in the image are distinct. Subjects are crisp with background and foreground out-of-focus elements taking on a painterly appearance. This clear separation gives strong motivation to subjects and allows cinematographers the focus to bring clarity to their frames for audiences.
Handling & Adaptability
True Lens Service brings vintage glass up to speed on mechanical housing that is so necessary for today’s workflows. Nearly every lens weighs under 3 lbs with the 100mm and 135mm weighing 3.10 and 3.60 lbs respectively. Lengths range from 2.60” to 4.90” with the majority of the set measuring about 3”. These lightweight and compact designs give operators flexibility on set to flow all day and focus energy on the creative. Each lens in the set has a uniform 95mm front diameter with the exception of the 15mm which has a 134mm. Both focus and aperture rings match in location across the set.
Flare & Bokeh
Flaring takes on the color and nature of the light that is emitting into the optics. Taking on a gentle starring effect, flares are distinct, beautiful, but do not consume the frame. For larger flares, there is a translucent coolness in the circles that add a touch of grace without drawing too much attention to themselves. Much like the Super Speeds, bokeh is large and bubbly. They take on the saturation of their source and bring strong, impressionistic life to the background. Strong crescenting is a key characteristic of these lenses wide open. In the center, bokeh is circular but quickly takes on a crescent moon shape that grows stronger near the edges of the frame.
Image Circle
As expressed above, Full Frame comes from traditional VistaVision which in turn is inspired by horizontally exposed 35mm still photography. Being rehoused still photography lenses, Zeiss Contax are easily able to cover this size. Thus, TLS has brought the iconic Zeiss Super Speed look to Full Frame. All of the Zeiss Contax cover Full Frame which typically requires at least a 43.3mm coverage. Most of the Contax have an image circle of 46mm with some having a 44mm coverage. There is no vignetting and the lenses project edge-to-edge sharpness and illumination across the image plane.
Cinematic Heritage
The Zeiss Super Speeds have been some of the definitive lenses for decades. They were adapted from the still photography Zeiss Contax to motion pictuire. However, they only cover a S35mm image plane. TLS had an idea. To bring the Super Speeds’ look to Full Frame. Full Frame cinema cameras are inspired by the size of horizontally exposed 35mm still photofraphy. Zeiss Contax lenses, designed for 35mm still photography, cover this image plane. TLS has now brought the iconic Zeiss Super Speed look to the world of Full Frame via the TLS Zeiss Contax. An incredible feat and a true gift to the world of 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
T4.0
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
134 mm
PL
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7"
0.18 m
2.90 lbs
1.32 kg
3.50"
89.00 mm
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–
–
–
–
–
300°
T3.0
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
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10"
0.25 m
2.50 lbs
1.13 kg
2.60"
65.00 mm
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–
–
–
–
–
300°
T2.2
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
–
10"
0.25 m
2.50 lbs
1.13 kg
3.00"
75.00 mm
–
–
–
–
–
–
300°
T1.6
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
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12"
0.30 m
2.60 lbs
1.18 kg
3.40"
85.00 mm
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–
–
–
–
–
300°
T1.6
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
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15"
0.38 m
2.90 lbs
1.32 kg
2.60"
65.00 mm
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–
–
–
–
–
300°
T2.9
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
–
–
–
–
–
4.00"
91.00 mm
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–
–
–
–
–
300°
T1.6
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
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2'2"
0.66 m
2.70 lbs
1.22 kg
3.40"
85.00 mm
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–
–
–
–
–
300°
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
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2'
0.61 m
3.10 lbs
1.41 kg
4.30"
109.00 mm
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–
–
–
–
–
300°
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
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3'3"
0.99 m
3.60 lbs
1.63 kg
4.90"
123.00 mm
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–
–
–
–
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300°
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