The document outlines the history and offerings of Carl Zeiss lenses, highlighting their long-standing commitment to cinematography since 1846. It details various lens categories including compact primes, supreme primes, and the advanced features like extended data technology and ergonomics, showcasing their suitability for full-frame sensors and high-quality cinema applications. Additionally, it mentions the lightweight design and consistency in performance across all lenses, aiming to enhance the creative capabilities of cinematographers.

1. Carl Zeiss Lenses
FF, Large Sensors and Beyond
Los Angeles, 2020-04-02
Snehal Patel
Sales Director

2. History
Begins in 1846 *Photo Optics Division founded 1890
Carl Zeiss Ernst Abbe

4. ZEISS Cinema
Early Adopters
Pathe Camera
Manufactured 1915

5. ARRI Lenses
Super 35mm: PL mount
Master PrimesUltra Primes Master Anamorphic Primes
1937

6. Films shot with ZEISS lenses

7. ZEISS HAS SERVED THE ARTISTIC PURSUIT
OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS FOR 80 YEARS

8. ZEISS HAS SERVED THE ARTISTIC PURSUIT
OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS FOR 80 YEARS

10. 35mm Full Frame vs Super 35

11. The Future of Coverage
Image Circle

14. The Future of Coverage
Image Circle

15. Creative Lens Choice
Photography by Dan Vojtech

16. Creative Lens Choice
Photography by Dan Vojtech

17. Creative Lens Choice
Photography by Julia Trotti

18. Creative Lens Choice
Photography by Julia Trotti

19. Creative Lens Choice
Photography by Julia Trotti

20. Creative Lens Choice

21. 25mm

22. 21mm

23. 15mm

24. 85mm

25. Creative Lens Choice
Zeiss Milvus:
15mm
18mm
21mm
35mm
50mm
85mm
100mm
135mm

26. Compact Primes
CP.3 & CP.3 XD

27. High-End Look
Compact Primes

28. High-End Look
Compact Primes

29. Interchangeable Mounts & Multi Format Coverage
Future Proof Technology

30. Interchangeable Mounts
Flexibility

31. Compact Primes
CP.3 & CP.3 XD
Higher Performance
▪ 10 full frame lenses with true cine look
covering the complete focal range
▪ Ultimate cine ergonomics and consistent T-
stop
▪ Compact and lightweight with 95 mm
diameter for all lenses
▪ Simplified and streamlined production /
post-production with eXtended Data
/i is a registered trademark of Cooke Optics Limited used with permission

32. Compact Primes
CP.3 & CP.3 XD
• 10 full frame lenses with true cine look
covering the complete focal range
• Clean and crisp ZEISS look that matches
with other ZEISS cine lenses
• Color matching across the family

33. Compact Primes
CP.3 XDPL mount cameras
On set displays /
recordersLens Control System
PC/ Mac software
/i is a registered trademark of Cooke Optics Limited used with permission

34. Sony Venice Camera
In-camera XD recording
ZEISS eXtended Data (XD)
Cameras taking advantage of eXtended Data
RED DSCM2
In-camera XD recording
(Monstro, Helium, Gemini)
RED RANGER
In-camera XD recording
(Monstro, Helium, Gemini)

35. Capture Shading and Distortion Characteristics in real-time
on all cameras systems that utilize timecode.
ZEISS eXtended Data (XD)
Cameras taking advantage of eXtended Data

36. Compact Zooms
Full Frame with Various Mount Options: PL, EF, E, F & Micro 4/3

37. Calibrated & accurate focus scales
Minimized zoom shifts
35mm full frame
T* coating to prevent reflection and control flare
Smooth & long focus throw with Minimized Breathing
Round 18-blade iris for elegant bokeh
Robust yet lightweight
aluminum cine housing Interchangeable Mounts
▪ Arri PL
▪ Canon EF
▪ Nikon F
▪ M4/3
▪ Sony E

38. Alexa 65 Solutions for 5K and 5.5K
Cinema Zooms CZ.2

39. RED Weapon 8K Vista Vision Solutions
Cinema Zooms CZ.2

40. Panavision DXL Primo 70 solution
Cinema Zooms CZ.2 28-80

41. Introducing Full Frame High-Quality Prime Lenses
ZEISS Supreme Primes

42. SUPREME PRIME LENSES COVER
CINEMATIC LARGE FORMAT…

43. Covers Full Frame Sensors from ARRI, RED, Canon, Sony
ZEISS Supreme Primes

44. Lightweight, Well-built and featuring XD Technology
ZEISS Supreme Primes

45. Cinematographer: Akira Sako, JSC
Shot with ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses
and Sony Venice
… AND ARE HIGH SPEED LENSES
WITH A CONSISTENT T-STOP.

46. SUPREME PRIME LENSES FEATURE
A VERSATILE LOOK…
Cinematographer: Paul Cameron, ASC
Shot with ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses and
Sony Venice

47. SUPREME PRIME LENSES FEATURE
A VERSATILE LOOK…
Cinematographer: Paul Cameron, ASC
Shot with ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses and
Sony Venice

48. …A GENTLE
SHARPNESS…
Cinematographer: Peter Pau,HKSC
Shot with ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses and
RED Monstro VV

49. …AN AESTHETIC
FOCUS FALL-OFF…
Cinematographer: Akira Sako, JSC
Shot with ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses and
Sony Venice

50. …AND AN
ELEGANT BOKEH.
Cinematographer: Jon Joffin, ASC
Shot with ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses and
Phantom 4K

51. • Compact design – 95 mm front
diameter and 119 mm length for
lenses from 21 mm to 100 mm
• Lightweight lenses – less than
1.6kg for
all focals between 21 mm and 100
mm• Consistent position of focus and iris
rings
for all lenses
• Consistent smooth focusing and iris
torque
for all lenses
SUPREME PRIME LENSES TAKE ERGONOMY
AND PRECISION TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

52. SUPREME PRIME LENSES INHERIT
ZEISS‘S CRAFTMANSHIP AND RELIABILITY.
• Developed by ZEISS experienced
engineering team
• Manufactured in our factory in
Oberkochen, Germany
• Providing the highest grade of
reliability
has been our highest priority
• Lenses has been tested and
certified to perform in the toughest
environmental conditions

53. • Integrated eXtended Data
technology that
includes and extends /i* protocol.
• Provide frame accurate lens
parameters such as distortion and
vignetting.
* /i is a registered trademark of Cooke Optics
Limited used
with permission.
SUPREME PRIME LENSES ENABLE
EFFICIENCY THROUGHOUT THE
ENTIRE PRODUCTION.

54. AVAILABILITY APERTURE CLOSE FOCUS
Supreme Prime 15 mm 2021 T1.8 0.35 m / 14‘‘
Supreme Prime 18 mm 2020 T1.5 0.35 m / 14‘‘
Supreme Prime 21 mm 2019 Q3 T1.5 0.35 m / 14‘‘
Supreme Prime 25 mm 2018 Q2 T1.5 0.26 m / 10‘‘
Supreme Prime 29 mm 2018 Q2 T1.5 0.33 m / 13‘‘
Supreme Prime 35 mm 2018 Q2 T1.5 0.32 m / 13‘‘
Supreme Prime 50 mm 2018 Q2 T1.5 0.45 m / 18‘‘
Supreme Prime 65 mm 2019 Q2 T1.5 0.6 m / 2‘
Supreme Prime 85 mm 2018 Q2 T1.5 0.84 m / 2‘9‘‘
Supreme Prime 100 mm 2018 Q4 T1.5 1.1 m / 3‘9‘‘
Supreme Prime 135 mm 2019 Q3 T1.5 1.35 m / 4‘5‘‘
Supreme Prime 150 mm 2019 Q4 T1.8 1.5 m / 4’11‘
Supreme Prime 200 mm 2020 Q1 T2.2 2.0 m / 6‘7‘‘
TECHNICAL DATA AND AVAILABILITY

55. AVAILABILITY APERTURE CLOSE FOCUS
Supreme Prime 15 mm 2021 T1.8 0.35 m / 14‘‘
Supreme Prime 18 mm 2020 T1.5 0.35 m / 14‘‘
Supreme Prime 21 mm 2019 Q3 T1.5 0.35 m / 14‘‘
Supreme Prime 25 mm 2018 Q2 T1.5 0.26 m / 10‘‘
Supreme Prime 29 mm 2018 Q2 T1.5 0.33 m / 13‘‘
Supreme Prime 35 mm 2018 Q2 T1.5 0.32 m / 13‘‘
Supreme Prime 50 mm 2018 Q2 T1.5 0.45 m / 18‘‘
Supreme Prime 65 mm 2019 Q2 T1.5 0.6 m / 2‘
Supreme Prime 85 mm 2018 Q2 T1.5 0.84 m / 2‘9‘‘
Supreme Prime 100 mm 2018 Q4 T1.5 1.1 m / 3‘9‘‘
Supreme Prime 135 mm 2019 Q3 T1.5 1.35 m / 4‘5‘‘
Supreme Prime 150 mm 2019 Q4 T1.8 1.5 m / 4’11‘
Supreme Prime 200 mm 2020 Q1 T2.2 2.0 m / 6‘7‘‘
TECHNICAL DATA AND AVAILABILITY

56. ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance
R&R by Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC

57. Beautiful look. Full control.
ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance Lenses

58. Supreme Prime Radiance are modern
high speed large format cinema lenses
Cinematographer: Tobias Schliessler, ASC
ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses and SONY
Venice

59. Supreme Prime Radiance lenses
feature a gentle sharpness …
Cinematographer: Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC
ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses and SONY
Venice

60. … a smooth focus fall off …
Cinematographer: Eric Dumont
ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses and RED
Ranger

61. …and an elegant bokeh.
Cinematographer: Eric Dumont
ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses and RED
Ranger

62. Supreme Prime Radiance lenses
allow cinematographers to add
character to their images …
Cinematographer: Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC
ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses and
SONY Venice

63. … thanks to T* blue coating.

64. An exclusive variant of Supreme Prime
lenses
• Same versatile optics
• Same durable and reliable
mechanics
• Slightly warmer color tone
• Possibility to add controlled flares

65. WEIGHT SPEED CLOSE FOCUS
Supreme Prime Radiance 21 mm 1.61 kg | 3.55 lbs T1.5 0.35 m / 14‘‘
Supreme Prime Radiance 25 mm 1.42 kg | 3.13 lbs T1.5 0.26 m / 10‘‘
Supreme Prime Radiance 29 mm 1.61 kg | 3.55 lbs T1.5 0.33 m / 13‘‘
Supreme Prime Radiance 35 mm 1.40 kg | 3.09 lbs T1.5 0.32 m / 13‘‘
Supreme Prime Radiance 50 mm 1.22 kg | 2.69 lbs T1.5 0.45 m / 18‘‘
Supreme Prime Radiance 85 mm 1.42 kg | 3.13 lbs T1.5 0.84 m / 2‘9‘‘
Supreme Prime Radiance 100 mm 1.7 kg | 3.74 lbs T1.5 1.1 m / 3‘9‘‘
Supreme Prime Radiance come as a
set of 7 lightweight high speed lenses

66. Authorized Service Stations
Offer service according to factory standard
Level 4 Service Station
ZEISS qualified business partners who offer
certain repair jobs to provide fast local support
ZEISS LENSES ARE PROFESSIONALLY
SERVICED AROUND THE GLOBE