Zeiss B Speed T1.4 Prime Lenses (S35)
Zeiss B Speed T1.4 Prime Lenses (S35) | Available Now For Rental
Focal Lengths
18mm | 20mm | 25mm | 35mm | 50mm | 85mm
Zeiss Cine Lenses full sets, partial sets, or single lenses available to rent / sub rent from Cine Visuals.
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Zeiss B Speed T1.4 Prime Lenses
- Super 35 Coverage
- T1.4 Aperture
- 80mm Front Diameter
- PL mount
- Small and compact
- Classic vintage character
- Famous Triangle Iris Shape
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Focal Length | 18mm | 20mm | 25mm | 35mm | 50mm | 85mm | 135mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aperture | T1.4 | T2.1 | T1.4 | T1.4 | T1.4 | T1.4 | T2.1 |
| Close Focus (ft) | 10" | 8" | 10" | 13" | 2'3" | 3' | 4'8" |
| Image Circle | 32.5mm | 31mm | 36.5mm | 37mm | 41mm | 41mm | 41mm |
| Lens Mount | PL | PL | PL | PL | PL | PL | PL |
Description
The ZEISS B SPEED T1.4 PRIME LENSES are a set of 6 high-performance, compact spherical lenses with focal lengths of 18mm, 20mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm. They have a T1.4 aperture, 80mm front diameter, and feature a PL mount. The unique 9-blade iris design of the B-Speed lenses creates a triangle-shaped aperture that gives the lenses a more gentle focus roll-off and produces a striking bokeh effect. The bokeh when shot wide open (T1.4) renders out-of-focus light sources as round orbs. When stopping down to T2, it causes the circular orbs to turn into rounded triangles – providing different looks within the same set and allowing for more creative control over the final image. Additionally, these lenses have minimal breathing and produce nice flares thanks to the vintage coatings. Shooting wide open creates a beautiful, flattering look with a slight glow to highlights, while stopping down results in a sharper, more contrasty look. They are considered the original generation of Super Speeds and remain a favorite lens for many filmmakers. The B-Speed lenses were used to shoot Taxi Driver and recently on season 2 of the popular HBO series Euphoria. These lenses are available to rent or sub-rent from Cine Visuals in full sets, partial sets, or as single lenses.