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Set Includes
- TLS Zeiss Super Speed 18mm T1.3
- TLS Zeiss Super Speed 25mm T1.3
- TLS Zeiss Super Speed 35mm T1.3
- TLS Zeiss Super Speed 50mm T1.3
- TLS Zeiss Super Speed 65mm T1.3
- TLS Zeiss Super Speed 85mm T1.3
TLS Zeiss Super Speed
Prime - Spherical - Super 35
product details
Cine Visuals rents the TLS Zeiss Super Speeds vintage Super 35 prime lens set from Los Angeles. This 6-lens PL-mount set includes 18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 65mm, and 85mm. Available for rental or sub-rental worldwide, with daily and weekly rental quotes available on request. Each lens is inspected and calibrated in-house before rental.
Set Includes
- TLS Zeiss Super Speed 18mm T1.3
- TLS Zeiss Super Speed 25mm T1.3
- TLS Zeiss Super Speed 35mm T1.3
- TLS Zeiss Super Speed 50mm T1.3
- TLS Zeiss Super Speed 65mm T1.3
- TLS Zeiss Super Speed 85mm T1.3
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Lens Type:
Vintage Cinema Lenses
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Super 35 Lenses
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PL Mount Cinema Lenses
About the TLS Zeiss Super Speed Cinema Lenses
Zeiss Super Speeds are defined by their fast T1.3 aperture and the distinctive character they deliver wide open, where contrast lowers, highlights bloom gently, and the image takes on a soft, atmospheric quality. This wide-open behavior gives them a cinematic, slightly imperfect look that enhances mood, particularly in low-light environments. Stopped down, they transition into a much sharper, higher-contrast image while maintaining natural color and balanced rendering, making them highly versatile across different shooting conditions.
Rehoused by TLS, Super Speeds gain consistent, production-ready mechanics with precise focus control and standardized housings, eliminating the inconsistencies of the original builds. Designed for Super 35 coverage, they are lightweight and well suited for handheld and Steadicam work. They remain a go-to choice for cinematographers who want a classic, proven look that can shift from soft and expressive to clean and controlled within the same set.
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Image Fidelity & Focus
Celebrated for outstanding image quality, Super Speeds produce a sharp, high contrast, slightly cool-toned image with distinctly vintage cinematic character. They are characterized by graceful focus fall-off, expressive bokeh and beautiful flares. High transmission makes them invaluable for night shoots and natural-light filmmaking. Image fidelity leans toward natural rather than clinical, helping to preserve a filmic aesthetic. Chromatic aberrations and edge softness are visible wide open but contribute to the distinct look.
Handling & Adaptability
TLS rehoused Super Speeds benefit from standardized mechanicsโgeared focus and iris rings, consistent front diameters, and durable housings. The original designs were compact but mechanically inconsistent, and rehousing corrects these flaws, making them reliable for todayโs workflows. Weight remains light, ideal for handheld, gimbal, or Steadicam use.
Flare & Bokeh
Bokeh is smooth and circular, with pleasing subject isolation. Flares are cinematic, with colorful streaks and veiling glare when pointed toward strong light sources.
Image Circle
They easily cover the Super 35 image circle (~31mm), aligning perfectly with the film and digital S35 era, though they vignette on larger formats.
Cinematic Heritage
Originally released in the late 1970s through the 1980s, Super Speeds played a huge role in the rise of 1980s and 90s cinema, enabling directors to shoot in practical locations with minimal lighting. They were used in countless films, from The Shining (directed by Stanley Kubrick and photographed by John Alcott, BSC) to independent features of the 1990s, where their speed and personality defined an era.
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
T1.3
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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11"
0.28 m
3.43 lbs
1.56 kg
3.74"
82.55 mm
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T1.3
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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10"
0.25 m
2.44 lbs
1.11 kg
2.95"
75 mm
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T1.3
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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13"
0.33 m
2.52 lbs
1.14 kg
2.95"
75 mm
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T1.3
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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19"
0.48 m
2.50 lbs
1.13 kg
2.95"
75 mm
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T1.3
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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2'3"
0.69 m
3.71 lbs
1.68 kg
2.95"
75 mm
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T1.3
Spherical
Super 35
95 mm
PL
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3'
0.25 m
3.22 lbs
1.46 kg
3.35"
85 mm
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