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Zeiss Supreme Prime 15mm T1.8
Zeiss Supreme Prime 18mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime 21mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime 25mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime 29mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime 35mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime 40mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime 50mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime 65mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime 85mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime 100mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime 135mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime 150mm T1.8
Zeiss Supreme Prime 200mm T2.2

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Full Frame LF/VV | Spherical

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Zeiss Supreme Prime

Prime - Spherical - Full Frame

product details

Zeiss Supreme Primes are full frame cinema lenses that deliver exceptional image quality with a subtly cinematic character. Supreme Primes balance gentle sharpness and high contrast with a natural, organic look that avoids a harsh digital edge. Prizing consistency in coverage, color, aperture, size and weight, Supreme Primes deliver both creative flexibility and technical reliability for high-end narrative, commercial, and streaming productions. A full set includes 13 focal lengths from 15mm to 200mm. Available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.

Focal Length
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Iris Blades
Image Circle

Era / Generation
Contrast & Tonal Character
Sharpness & Resolution
Focus Fall‑Off / Transition
Iris & Bokeh Quality
Flare & Highlight Behavior
Handling & Ergonomics
Build & Modifications
Cinematic Heritage & Credits

*Refer to Technical Specifications table. Not the same for all focal lengths.

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Zeiss Compact Zooms

Full Frame LF/VV | Spherical

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

T1.8

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

114 mm

eXtended

14"

0.35 m

4.94 lbs

2.24 kg

5.90"

149.00 mm

46.3 mm

–

T1.5

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

114 mm

eXtended

14"

0.35 m

5.00 lbs

2.27 kg

6.40"

163.00 mm

46.3 mm

–

T1.5

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

95 mm

eXtended

14"

0.35 m

3.54 lbs

1.61 kg

4.70"

120.00 mm

46.3 mm

–

T1.5

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

95 mm

eXtended

10"

0.26 m

3.13 lbs

1.42 kg

4.70"

120.00 mm

46.3 mm

–

T1.5

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

95 mm

eXtended

13"

0.33 m

3.55 lbs

1.61 kg

4.80"

121.00 mm

46.3 mm

–

T1.5

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

95 mm

eXtended

13"

0.33 m

3.09 lbs

1.40 kg

4.70"

120.00 mm

46.3 mm

–

T1.5

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

95 mm

eXtended

17"

0.42 m

3.28 lbs

1.49 kg

4.80"

121.00 mm

46.3 mm

–

T1.5

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

95 mm

eXtended

18"

0.45 m

2.69 lbs

1.22 kg

4.70"

120.00 mm

46.3 mm

–

T1.5

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

95 mm

eXtended

0.61 m

3.59 lbs

1.63 kg

4.80"

121.00 mm

46.3 mm

–

T1.5

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

95 mm

eXtended

2'9"

0.84 m

3.13 lbs

1.42 kg

4.70"

120.00 mm

46.3 mm

–

T1.5

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

95 mm

eXtended

3'9"

1.14 m

3.74 lbs

1.70 kg

4.70"

120.00 mm

46.3 mm

–

T1.5

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

114 mm

eXtended

4'6"

1.40 m

5.00 lbs

2.27 kg

5.70"

146.00 mm

46.3 mm

–

T1.8

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

114 mm

eXtended

1.50 m

5.00 lbs

2.27 kg

5.70"

146.00 mm

46.3 mm

–

T2.2

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

114 mm

eXtended

6'6"

1.98 m

6.33 lbs

2.87 kg

7.20"

183.00 mm

46.3 mm

–

Zeiss Supreme Prime

Image Fidelity & Focus

Supreme Primes are known for their smooth, gentle focus fall-off, minimal focus breathing, and pleasing skin tone rendering.

Handling & Adaptability

Their lightweight yet durable design—often under 1.6 kg for mid-range focal lengths—makes them well-suited for handheld, gimbal, and Steadicam work, while precise mechanics and accurate witness marks support demanding professional workflows. The small front diameter of 95mm on almost all lenses and standardized positioning of the focus and iris rings across the whole family facilitate fast and easy equipment changeout. Ultra smooth focus rotation, even in extreme temperatures, ensures easy setup and operation. Support for metadata transmission comes via the eXtended Data protocol.

Flare & Bokeh

Zeiss’s advanced coatings resist flare and ghosting, and ensure excellent color matching across the set. Bokeh is described as smooth and elegant.

Image Circle

All the lenses across the family cover sensors from Super 35 and smaller to full frame and beyond (FF+), up to a 46.3mm image circle. Supreme Primes come in a wide range of nine focal lengths from 15mm to 200mm, most with a fast, consistent maximum aperture of T1.5. Capable of supporting such large-sensor cameras as the Sony Venice, ARRI Alexa LF, Red Monstro and Canon C700 FF.

Cinematic Heritage

Zeiss Supreme Primes, introduced in 2019, are the continuation of optical legacy that reaches back to 1846, when Carl Zeiss founded a workshop for precision mechanics and optics in Germany. More recently, Zeiss has been recognized by AMPAS with three Academy Awards in the Science and Engineering category, the latest in 2012.