ARRI Master Prime 100mm Lens - PL Mount (Metrics)
The ARRI/Zeiss 100mm is a 100mm f/1.3 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
ARRI Master Prime 100mm Lens - PL Mount (Metrics)
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Lens Overview — ARRI/Zeiss 100mm
Key Features — ARRI/Zeiss 100mm
T1.3 Maximum Aperture: Exceptionally fast aperture allows for shooting in low-light conditions and produces a shallow depth of field with strong subject separation.
100mm Fixed Focal Length: Telephoto prime perspective well suited to portraiture, close-up coverage, and narrative filmmaking where subject isolation is essential.
PL Mount Interface: Industry-standard cinema mount ensures compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Super 35 Format Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor size, matching the majority of professional digital cinema cameras in use today.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for use with dedicated focus pullers and follow focus systems in scripted production environments.
All-Metal Construction: Robust build quality reflects the durability standards expected of professional motion picture glass on demanding productions.
Lens Specifications — ARRI/Zeiss 100mm
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.3 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 2.9kg |
Description — ARRI/Zeiss 100mm
The ARRI/Zeiss Master Prime 100mm is a professional prime cinema lens designed for the Super 35 format and fitted with a PL Mount, making it a natural fit for high-end digital cinema cameras used in film and television production. With a maximum aperture of T1.3, the lens provides strong light transmission and the ability to create a shallow depth of field, giving cinematographers significant creative control over focus separation and image rendering. Operating at a 100mm focal length, it sits firmly in the telephoto range — a popular choice for subject-isolating shots, close coverage, and portraiture-style compositions in narrative work.
Focus is entirely manual, as is standard practice for cinema primes operated alongside dedicated focus pullers, follow focus systems, and wireless lens control setups. The lens weighs 2.9 kg, reflecting the robust construction expected of professional cinema glass. There is no image stabilization, consistent with professional cinema workflows where camera support systems handle stabilization.
The PL Mount interface is the industry standard for cinema cameras, ensuring reliable mechanical and optical alignment in demanding production environments.
Pros — ARRI/Zeiss 100mm
- ✓Fast T1.3 maximum aperture enables shallow depth of field and low-light shooting
- ✓PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema cameras
- ✓Fixed 100mm focal length in the telephoto range is well suited to portraiture and close-coverage work
Cons — ARRI/Zeiss 100mm
- ✗At 2.9 kg, the lens is quite heavy, which may add strain in handheld or gimbal setups
- ✗No image stabilization, so a stabilized rig or support system is required for smooth handheld work
- ✗No autofocus capability, limiting use in run-and-gun or single-operator scenarios
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Frequently Asked Questions — ARRI/Zeiss 100mm
What camera mount does this lens use?+
The ARRI/Zeiss Master Prime 100mm uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for professional cinema cameras. It is compatible with any camera body that accepts the PL Mount interface.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
This lens is designed to cover the Super 35 format. It is optimally matched to cinema cameras with Super 35 sensors or similarly sized imaging areas.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T1.3. This wide aperture allows for significant light gathering and shallow depth of field, useful in controlled lighting environments and narrative filmmaking.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The lens is manual focus only and has no image stabilization. This is standard for professional cinema prime lenses, which are intended to be operated by a dedicated focus puller using a follow focus system.
How heavy is the ARRI/Zeiss Master Prime 100mm?+
The lens weighs 2.9 kg. This is a substantial weight that should be factored into your rig configuration, particularly for handheld or gimbal-based shooting.
Is this a zoom or a prime lens?+
This is a prime lens with a fixed focal length of 100mm in the telephoto range. It does not zoom, which is typical for cinema prime lenses valued for their optical consistency and maximum aperture.