Supreme Prime Radiance
Expressive lenses with modern contrast and control
ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses are full format (aka full format) lenses which, thanks to a special lens coating, offer some of the character of vintage lenses, without sacrificing any of the modern requirements for high resolution, contrast, and light transmission. The lenses feature highly expressive, yet highly controllable, flare behavior, while still matching well with existing ZEISS lenses.
Key Features
- Available in 18mm, 21mm, 25mm, 29mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 65mm, 85mm, 100mm, and 135mm focal lengths
- 46.3mm image circle covers full frame sensors and beyond
- Consistent T1.5 maximum aperture
- Small 95mm front diameter
- Standardized positioning of focus & iris rings on all lenses
- Smooth focus ring operation for comfortable focus pulling
- Compact & lightweight housing
Resources
- Radiant Control: ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance Lenses, by Geoff Smith – ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses offer DPs a unique creative choice in lens selection. They feature highly expressive, yet also highly controllable, flare behavior thanks to their T* Blue coatings. Learn how they can be applied to a variety of projects.
- The Unique Character of ZEISS Supreme Radiance, by Nic Somera – With the Supreme Prime Radiance lenses, ZEISS has created a set that reveals a little bit more “character”. These lenses will appeal to those filmmakers who want an alternative to the extreme sharpness and definition that has become commonplace amongst the latest digital cinema tools and newer optics.
- ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance Sample Footage, by Geoff Smith – With these lenses, ZEISS has modified the lens coating to give a slightly warmer look with the ability to create, and most importantly control, flares all while maintaining the sharpness and contrast that ZEISS is known for.
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