Schneider FF Prime Cine-Tilt 35mm T2.1 Lens
The Schneider-Kreuznach 35mm T2.1 is a 35mm f/2.1 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Schneider FF Prime Cine-Tilt 35mm T2.1 Lens
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Lens Overview — Schneider-Kreuznach 35mm T2.1
Key Features — Schneider-Kreuznach 35mm T2.1
Tilt Mechanism: Built-in tilt capability allows cinematographers to shift the plane of focus in-camera, enabling selective focus effects and perspective control without post-production.
35mm Fixed Focal Length: A classic wide-to-normal cinema focal length well-suited for establishing shots, environmental storytelling, and handheld work.
T2.1 Maximum Aperture: A fast, consistent T-stop rating ensures predictable exposure when cutting between lenses in a matched prime set.
Full Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full frame sensors, making it compatible with large-format cinema cameras without vignetting.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount compatible with professional camera bodies from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth manual focus ring is optimized for use with follow focus systems and wireless lens control units on professional sets.
Lens Specifications — Schneider-Kreuznach 35mm T2.1
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1340g |
Description — Schneider-Kreuznach 35mm T2.1
The Schneider-Kreuznach FF Prime Cine-Tilt 35mm T2.1 is a prime cinema lens built for professional filmmaking workflows. With a fixed 35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of T2.1, it delivers reliable light transmission suited to a range of production environments. The lens mounts via PL Mount and is designed to cover a Full Frame image format, making it applicable to modern large-sensor cinema cameras.
Weighing 1,340 grams, its construction is consistent with professional cinema lens standards. The lens operates in manual focus mode exclusively — no autofocus is present — which suits productions using dedicated focus control systems. Classified as a Cine-type lens within the Cinema / Video camera system, it is built to integrate into standard cinema lens lineups.
The tilt functionality built into this prime offers cinematographers direct optical control over the focal plane, opening up creative focus effects and perspective correction directly in-camera without post-production intervention. No image stabilization is present, which is standard for this lens category.
Pros — Schneider-Kreuznach 35mm T2.1
- ✓Full Frame lens format ensures coverage for larger sensor cinema cameras
- ✓T2.1 maximum aperture provides solid light-gathering capability for a cinema prime
- ✓PL Mount is a widely adopted standard in professional cinema camera systems
Cons — Schneider-Kreuznach 35mm T2.1
- ✗No autofocus — requires dedicated focus pulling on set
- ✗No image stabilization, which is standard for cinema primes but worth noting
- ✗Filter thread size is unspecified, which may complicate on-set filter rigging
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