ZEISS SUPER SPEED MKIII
The Zeiss Super Speed MK III lenses are among the most iconic vintage cinema lenses ever produced. Featuring the legendary T1.3 aperture, they combine excellent low-light performance with a distinctive cinematic character, smooth focus transitions, and classic Zeiss contrast. Their compact size and organic rendering continue to make them a favorite for narrative filmmaking, commercials, and music videos.
OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS
ATTRIBUTE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
CHARACTER | CLASSIC, CINEMATIC, ORGANIC |
SHARPNESS | GOOD CENTER SHARPNESS WITH VINTAGE CHARACTER |
BOKEH & FALLOFF | SMOOTH WITH DISTINCTIVE DEPTH RENDERING |
FLARING | CLASSIC ZEISS FLARES WITH MODERATE CONTROL |
CONTRAST & COLOR | NEUTRAL WITH VINTAGE CONTRAST |
BREATHING | MODERATE |
COVERAGE | SUPER 35 |
LENS SPECIFICATIONS
FOCAL LENGTH | APERTURE | CLOSE FOCUS | FRONT Ø | WEIGHT | MOUNT | COVERAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18MM | T1.3 | 0.25M | 80MM | 0.70 KG | PL | SUPER 35 |
25MM | T1.3 | 0.25M | 80MM | 0.70 KG | PL | SUPER 35 |
35MM | T1.3 | 0.30M | 80MM | 0.70 KG | PL | SUPER 35 |
50MM | T1.3 | 0.45M | 80MM | 0.70 KG | PL | SUPER 35 |
85MM | T1.3 | 0.85M | 80MM | 0.90 KG | PL | SUPER 35 |
135MM | T2.1 | 1.20M | 80MM | 1.20 KG | PL | SUPER 35 |
SELECTED PRODUCTIONS
The Terminator (1984)
True Lies (1994)
Buffalo ’66 (1998)
Under the Skin (2013)
Babylon (2022)