The Zeiss Supreme Prime 18mm T1.5 is a premium-quality cinema prime designed for large-format cinema cameras. Key features include:
Full frame & VistaVision compatible image circle of 46.3mm
Fast T1.5 aperture with non-linear iris gear
Consistent form factor, color, contrast, & sharpness across Supreme Prime lenses
300° focus rotation, 16-blade iris, & lens data transmission
PL Mount With Lens Data. The Zeiss Supreme Prime 18mm T1.5 features a PL mount capable of transmitting lens metadata via Cooke /i and Zeiss Xtended Data systems. Compatible cameras can read aperture and focus distance in real time and save that into the metadata of captured video.
Full Frame & VistaVision Coverage. With the availability of full-frame cinema cameras on the rise, Zeiss set out to design the Supreme Prime line as a premium option to cover large format sensors. A large image circle of 46.3mm covers popular full frame cinema cameras like the Sony VENICE 2 8K Digital Motion Picture Camera, RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV DSMC3 Cinema Camera – Gold Mount, RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV DSMC3 Cinema Camera – V-Mount, ARRI ALEXA Mini LF Premium Gold Mount Kit, and ARRI ALEXA Mini LF Premium V-Mount Kit.
Lens Consistency. A defining characteristic of the Supreme Prime line of lenses is consistency of color, contrast, and edge-to-edge sharpness. Color is neutral, contrast is high while maintaining a bright image, and lenses are sharp to the corners for crisp 4K image capture.
Rugged Matched Housings. While relatively small for full frame cinema lenses, this series dwarfs the Zeiss CP.3 line. Once you get past the size and weight, you can begin to appreciate the matched gear placement, clear markings, and rugged, cinema-quality build of the housings. They are built to last.
