ZEISS has announced its new Aatma Prime T1.5 Cine Lenses. The new Aatma Prime series consists of nine focal lengths, and they are said to draw inspiration from the classic Planar, Distagon, and Sonnar photo lenses.
The lenses cover large-format sensors, and they feature Zeiss eXtended Data compatibility.
ZEISS states that they balance charcter rich rendering with technical precision. Aatma is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “innermost essence,” “self,” or “soul”.
The lenses come in the following focal lengths:
- 18mm T1.5
- 25mm T1.5
- 35mm T1.5
- 40mm T1.5
- 50mm T1.5
- 65mm T1.5
- 85mm T1.5
- 100mm T1.5
- 135mm T1.5
Key features
- Large Format | T1.5 Maximum Aperture
- Soft Skin Textures, Reduced Contrast
- 0.8 MOD Focus and Iris Gears
- ZEISS eXtended Data Technology
- 114mm Front Outside Diameter
- CinCraft Tracking Integration
- Clean Geometry for VFX Capture
- Enlarged Depth of Field, Veiled Glare
- Distinct Bokeh, Soap Bubble Effect
Engineered with professional workflows in mind, the Aatma lenses feature a proven housing design with consistent positions for iris and focus, along with standardized front diameters of 95 mm (25, 35, 40, 50, 65, 85, 100) and 114 mm (18, 135).
The lenses weigh between 1.4kg / 3.09 lb and 2.27kg / 5 l,b depending on the focal length.
ZEISS Aatma lenses are equipped with the ZEISS eXtended Data technology, providing frame-by-frame data on lens vignetting and distortion in addition to the standard metadata provided using the Cooke /i technology protocol. On top, they are fully integrated into the ZEISS CinCraft ecosystem, supporting efficient workflows for visual effects, camera tracking, and virtual production.
All Aatma lenses automatically transfer information about lens scales and depth of field to ARRI Hi-5 and WCU-4 hand units when using ARRI cameras and ARRI LCS. This eliminates the need for camera assistants to manually calibrate their lenses, saving valuable time and effort on set.
Pricing & Availability
The ZEISS Aatma Prime T1.5 Cine Lenses start at $20,950 USD per lens.
