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ZEISS / Spherical Prime

ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance

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ZEISS / Spherical Prime

ZEISS Master Prime

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ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance and ZEISS Master Prime: specifications and editorial notes
SpecificationZEISS Supreme Prime RadianceZEISS Master Prime
OverviewLarge-format primes built around ZEISS T* blue coatings. ZEISS describes controllable flare and a slightly warmer rendering than standard Supreme Primes.ARRI/ZEISS Super 35 primes spanning 12mm to 150mm, with a T1.3 maximum aperture across the family and PL mounts with lens data.
Lens typeSpherical PrimeSpherical Prime
Focal range18–135mm12mm-150mm
Max. apertureT1.5T1.3
Coverage

Super 35 / Full Frame

Large Format / Full Frame. Confirm the intended sensor mode.

Super 35

The ARRI technical table specifies Super 35 formats. Check the selected focal length against the camera's sensor mode; no single image-circle diameter is supplied here.

MountsNot establishedPL
Image circleNot establishedNot established
IntroducedNot established2005
Use cases
  • Backlit scenes with deliberate flare
  • Low-light full-frame narrative work
  • Precision-focused narrative work
  • VFX-heavy plates and compositing
  • Night exteriors where consistency matters
Tradeoffs to test
  • The flare is part of the lens design and needs lighting tests.
  • The 18mm uses a larger 114mm front than the 95mm 21mm.
  • S35-only coverage on larger sensors
  • Minimal texture if you want the lens to contribute character
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