Opening up new dimensions.
Consistency is one of the key elements offered by the ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses: that means consistent coverage, color rendering, aperture, size, weight and ergonomics. All the lenses across the family cover sensors from Super 35 and smaller to full frame and beyond (FF+). The Supreme Prime lenses are color matched across the full range and most feature a fast T-stop of T1.5.
The small front diameter of 95 mm on almost all lenses and standardized positioning of the focus and iris rings across the whole family facilitate fast and easy equipment changeout. The compact and lightweight design means you enjoy easy and comfortable handling. The ultra-smooth focus rotation of the Supreme Prime lenses even in extreme temperatures allows for small motors to make sure you have an easy setup that’s enjoyable to work with.
Focal Lengths Angle of View Comparison
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Shot On: ZEISS Supreme Prime Lenses | Sony Venice
Perspective, Focus & Bokeh Demo
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Hometown Deja Vu
Director: Peter Pau
Cinematographer: Peter Pau
Shot On: ZEISS Supreme Prime Lenses | RED Monstro VV
Passing
Director:Aisha Schliessler
Cinematographer:Jon Joffin, ASC
Shot On:ZEISS Supreme Prime Lenses | Sony Venice | Phantom 4K | RED Monstro VV
Ties
Director:Laura Stabilini
Cinematographer:Paul Cameron, ASC
Shot On:ZEISS Supreme Prime Lenses | Sony Venice
Tsunageru
Director:Akira Sako
Cinematographer:Akira Sako, JSC
Shot On:ZEISS Supreme Prime Lenses | Sony Venice
Weekend Dads
Director:Jeannie Roshar
Cinematographer:Laura Merians
Shot On:ZEISS Supreme Prime Lenses | ARRI Alexa LF
El Viaje
Director:Serge Saldívar
Cinematographer:Serguei Saldivar, AMC
Shot On:ZEISS Supreme Prime Lenses | RED Monstro VV
© Cinematographer: Paul Cameron. Shot with ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses and SONY Venice
The ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses are designed to cover cinematic sensors from Super 35 and smaller to full frame and beyond (FF+), making them ideal for current and future camera systems. With most lenses at T1.5 the Supreme Primes demonstrate their unsurpassed craftsmanship in tricky low-light environments.
© Cinematographer: Akira Sako. Shot with ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses and SONY Venice
A very smooth transition between in-focus and out of focus areas characterize the unique look of the ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses. This adds richer texture and greater depth to the image.
© Cinematographer: Paul Cameron. Shot with ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses and SONY Venice
The ZEISS Supreme Primes possess a look, which ensures freedom in creating the look you want to achieve. Especially when capturing crucial textures such as skin tones, the unique quality of the ZEISS Supreme Prime lenses is a gentle sharpness that renders a crisp but organic look.
The unique ZEISS eXtended Data technology offers lens metadata critical for VFX-intensive productions and workflows on set. The frame accurate information about focal length, focusing distance, T-stop and depth-of-field enables the camera assistant to work more precisely and eliminates guesswork for the DIT.
ZEISS Cinematography lenses are designed and manufactured at ZEISS headquarters in Oberkochen, Germany. The lenses are assembled manually and engraved with individually calibrated scales. Serviceability is a top priority starting in the initial stages of the development process. ZEISS has built up a global service network in the recent years with authorized service stations offering service according to factory standards in the US, Europe and Asia.
Simplify and increase the accuracy of the image capturing and processing workflow. ZEISS eXtended Data unifies two data sets: key lens data based on the Cooke /i* Technology and the ZEISS distortion and shading lens data. After recording on set together with the video files, they can be applied in post-production for compositing for example by using the ZEISS developed lens plugin.
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Technical Data
Aperture | Close focus1 | Length2 | Front diameter | Weight | Horizontal angle of view | ||
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Full Frame 3 | Super 35 4 | ||||||
Supreme Prime | T1.8 to T22 | 0.35 m | 14'' | 149 mm | 5.9'' | 114 mm | 4.5'' | 2.24 kg | 4.94 lbs | 98.9° | 77.9° |
Supreme Prime | T1.5 to T22 | 0.35 m | 14'' | 163 mm | 6.4'' | 114 mm | 4.5'' | 2.27 kg | 5.00 lbs | 88.4° | 67.9° |
Supreme Prime | T1.5 to T22 | 0.35 m | 14'' | 120 mm | 4.7'' | 95 mm | 3.7'' | 1.61 kg | 3.54 lbs | 79.5° | 59.8° |
Supreme Prime | T1.5 to T22 | 0.26 m | 10'' | 119 mm | 4.7'' | 95 mm | 3.7'' | 1.42 kg | 3.13 lbs | 70.8° | 52.3° |
Supreme Prime | T1.5 to T22 | 0.33 m | 13'' | 121 mm | 4.8'' | 95 mm | 3.7'' | 1.61 kg | 3.55 lbs | 64° | 46.8° |
Supreme Prime | T1.5 to T22 | 0.32 m | 13'' | 119 mm | 4.7'' | 95 mm | 3.7'' | 1.40 kg | 3.09 lbs | 55° | 39.6° |
Supreme Prime | T1.5 to T22 | 0.42 m | 17'' | 121 mm | 4.8'' | 95 mm | 3.7'' | 1.49 kg | 3.28 lbs | 47.4° | 33.8° |
Supreme Prime | T1.5 to T22 | 0.45 m | 18'' | 119 mm | 4.7'' | 95 mm | 3.7'' | 1.22 kg | 2.69 lbs | 39° | 27.5° |
Supreme Prime | T1.5 to T22 | 0.6 m | 2' | 121 mm | 4.8'' | 95 mm | 3.7'' | 1.63 kg | 3.59 lbs | 30.5° | 21.3° |
Supreme Prime | T1.5 to T22 | 0.84 m | 2'9'' | 119 mm | 4.7'' | 95 mm | 3.7'' | 1.42 kg | 3.13 lbs | 24° | 16.7° |
Supreme Prime | T1.5 to T22 | 1.1 m | 3'9'' | 119 mm | 4.7'' | 95 mm | 3.7'' | 1.70 kg | 3.74 lbs | 20.4° | 14.2° |
Supreme Prime | T1.5 to T22 | 1.4 m | 4'6'' | 146 mm | 5.7'' | 114 mm | 4.5'' | 2.27 kg | 5.00 lbs | 15.6° | 10.9° |
Supreme Prime | T1.8 to T22 | 1.5 m | 5' | 146 mm | 5.7'' | 114 mm | 4.5'' | 2.27 kg | 5.00 lbs | 13.7° | 9.5° |
Supreme Prime | T2.2 to T22 | 2 m | 6'6'' | 183 mm | 7.2'' | 114 mm | 4.5'' | 2.87 kg | 6.33 lbs | 10.7° | 7.1° |
Remarks:
1)Minimum marked distance, measured from the image plane
2) Front to PL mount flange
3) Horizontal angle of view for a full-frame camera (aspect ratio 1:1.5, dimensions 36 mm x 24 mm / 1.42“ x 0.94“)
4) Horizontal angle of view for an ANSI Super 35 Silent camera (aspect ratio 1:1.33, dimensions 24.9 mm x 18.7 mm / 0.98“ x 0.74“)
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Firmware Update
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The Lens Update 1.90 checks and display basic lens informations and the actual firmware stored on the lens. If the stored firmware version on the lens is older than the new firmware, the newer version can be updated by clicking on the Update button. IMPORTATNT: Please do not disconnect the lens from your PC while the update runs! When the new firmware is stored successfully on the lens the installer program confirms with Status OK!
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ZEISS Data Viewer allows you to communicate with a CP.3 XD, Supreme Prime or Supreme Prime Radiance Lens using a computer and read out lens parameters.
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