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ZEISS / Spherical Prime

ZEISS Master Prime

ARRI/ZEISS Super 35 primes spanning 12mm to 150mm, with a T1.3 maximum aperture across the family and PL mounts with lens data.

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ZEISS Master Prime, 100mm

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01 / The lens

Optical Profile

Lens type
Spherical Prime
Focal range
12mm-150mm
Max. aperture
T1.3
Coverage
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.

Mounts
PL
Image circle
Not established
Introduced
2005

GLM sourcing

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GLM editorial assessment

Rendering notes

These are qualitative selection notes. Evaluate the exact lens version, focal length and aperture on your intended camera.

Use cases

  • Precision-focused narrative work
  • VFX-heavy plates and compositing
  • Night exteriors where consistency matters

Tradeoffs to test

  • S35-only coverage on larger sensors
  • Minimal texture if you want the lens to contribute character

02 / Visual context

Visual references

Editorial associations, not verified production credits. Use these references to discuss mood and framing.

Skyfall

2012 · Roger Deakins

Sicario

2015 · Roger Deakins

No Country for Old Men

2007 · Roger Deakins

Birdman

2014 · Emmanuel Lubezki

Roger Deakins

Cinematographer reference

Emmanuel Lubezki

Cinematographer reference

Robert Richardson

Cinematographer reference

03 / Further reading

Sources

Consult the original documentation for the specific focal length, mount and lens version. GLM's rendering notes and use cases are editorial interpretation.

04 / Other possibilities

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