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Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance 18mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance 21mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance 25mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance 29mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance 35mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance 40mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance 50mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance 65mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance 85mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance 100mm T1.5
Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance 135mm T1.5

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Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance

Prime - Spherical - Full Frame

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The Supreme Prime Radiance series builds on Zeiss’s large-format Supreme Primes, but adds deliberately expressive and repeatable flare control. Offering large-format coverage, high speed, robustness and smooth and reliable focus, they also enable cinematographers to create beautiful, precise and consistent flares while maintaining contrast and avoiding transmission loss. They achieve this through refined optical coatings. In all other regards, the spherical Radiance primes are identical to the original Zeiss Supreme Primes, with small size, high resolving power, full frame coverage, fast maximum aperture, consistency, excellent close focus, and Zeiss quality and reliability. The set includes eleven focal lengths, from 18mm to 135mm, all T1.5. 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 Supreme Zoom Radiance

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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

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

–

Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance

Image Fidelity & Focus

Radiance lenses share the high resolution, smooth contrast, and natural color of Zeiss Supreme primes. Performance, size, weight, close focus distance, resolving power and contrast are all unchanged. Sharpness is exceptional, suitable for 8K capture, while focus falloff is gentle and cinematic. Chromatic aberrations are minimal. They produce high resolution, clean sharpness, and balanced contrast. The new optical coatings result in images that are slightly warmer than neutral, and deliver a beautiful blue flare/ghost character reminiscent of Bausch & Lomb Super Baltars.

Handling & Adaptability

Radiance primes are consistent in mechanics, with 95mm fronts, standardized gear placement, and long focus throws. Covering full-frame and beyond, they adapt seamlessly to ARRI LF, Sony Venice, and RED Monstro. Zeiss build quality ensures reliability in demanding environments. Like the original Supreme Primes, the Radiance lenses are considered compact.

Flare & Bokeh

Supreme Prime Radiance flares are bold, colorful, and repeatable, blooming gracefully without losing detail or overwhelming the image. A 16-blade iris produces bokeh that is creamy and circular, with consistent rendering across the set.

Image Circle

Supreme Prime Radiance lenses cover Full Frame and VistaVision, with a 46.3mm image circle.

Cinematic Heritage

Developed around 2019 as an artistic counterpart to the clinical Zeiss Supreme Primes, the Radiance line was a response to the demand for modern glass with expressive character. Zeiss engineered them to provide flares in a controlled, repeatable way, unlike vintage glass.