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ZEISS Supreme Prime 200mm T2.2 Cinema Lens

The Zeiss 200mm T2.2 is a 200mm f/2.2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

ZEISS Supreme Prime 200mm T2.2 Cinema Lens

ZEISS Supreme Prime 200mm T2.2 Cinema Lens

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Lens Overview — Zeiss 200mm T2.2

The ZEISS Supreme Prime 200mm T2.2 is a manual-focus cinema lens built for professional production work. Mounted in the industry-standard PL Mount, it is designed around a full-frame image circle, making it compatible with the growing range of large-format cinema cameras as well as Super35 platforms. With a maximum aperture of T2.2, this telephoto prime offers solid light-gathering capability at the 200mm focal length, giving cinematographers meaningful control over depth of field in demanding shooting conditions.

At 3.41 kg, it carries the kind of weight you would expect from a high-grade cinema prime of this focal length, and it is worth factoring that into rigging and support decisions on set. The lens accepts a 52mm filter thread, which is a notably compact thread size relative to the lens's overall scale, so filter adapters may be needed depending on your kit. Focus is entirely manual, as is standard in the cinema prime category, with no autofocus mechanism.

The PL Mount connection makes it a natural fit for high-end cinema camera systems. Overall, the Supreme Prime 200mm T2.2 is a dedicated telephoto cinema prime suited to narrative, commercial, and documentary productions that rely on the PL ecosystem and require full-frame coverage.

Key Features — Zeiss 200mm T2.2

200mm Telephoto Prime: Fixed focal length delivers consistent optical character and is well-suited to portrait, interview, and compressed-perspective cinematography.

T2.2 Maximum Aperture: Strong light transmission at a long focal length gives cinematographers meaningful control over exposure and depth of field in low-light conditions.

Large-Format Image Circle: Covers large-format cinema sensors, making it compatible with cameras like the ARRI ALEXA LF, RED MONSTRO 8K VV, and Sony VENICE.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount ensures broad compatibility across professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for controlled, repeatable focus pulls in professional cinema workflows.

Consistent Supreme Prime Geometry: Matches the physical housing dimensions and gear positions of other Supreme Prime focal lengths, enabling fast lens swaps without resetting follow focus systems.

Lens Specifications — Zeiss 200mm T2.2

Zeiss 200mm T2.2 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length200mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.2
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread52mm

Description — Zeiss 200mm T2.2

The ZEISS Supreme Prime 200mm T2.2 is a professional cinema prime lens built around the PL Mount and designed for Full Frame sensor coverage. With a maximum aperture of T2.2, it delivers meaningful light transmission at this telephoto focal length, supporting controlled depth-of-field work in a range of production environments. The lens is a Prime design in the Telephoto focal length range, intended for the Cinema / Video camera system category.

Focus is Manual, with no autofocus functionality, following standard cinema production practice where precise manual focus and follow focus accessories are preferred. The lens weighs 3.41 kg, making it a substantial piece of glass that demands careful consideration of support systems, lens brackets, and overall rig balance. It features a 52mm filter thread for direct filter attachment, though a matte box or step-up adapter may be more practical given the lens's scale.

There is no image stabilization on this lens. As a PL Mount full-frame cinema prime, the Supreme Prime 200mm T2.2 is positioned for high-end narrative, commercial, and documentary productions operating within the PL lens ecosystem.

Pros — Zeiss 200mm T2.2

  • ✓T2.2 maximum aperture provides strong light transmission at a demanding 200mm focal length
  • ✓Full-frame lens format ensures coverage for large-format cinema sensors
  • ✓PL Mount offers broad compatibility across professional cinema camera systems

Cons — Zeiss 200mm T2.2

  • ✗At 3.41 kg, the lens is heavy and will require robust support and rigging solutions
  • ✗No image stabilization, which can be a consideration for handheld or gimbal work at 200mm
  • ✗52mm filter thread is relatively small for a lens of this size, potentially limiting direct filter use

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Frequently Asked Questions — Zeiss 200mm T2.2

What camera mount does the ZEISS Supreme Prime 200mm T2.2 use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount found on professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with a wide range of high-end cinema platforms that accept PL-mounted glass.
Does this lens cover full-frame sensors?+
Yes. The lens format is specified as Full Frame, meaning it is designed to cover full-frame cinema sensors. It is also usable on Super35 sensor systems within that coverage envelope.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.2. This is a T-stop rating, which measures actual light transmission rather than the theoretical f-stop value, making it directly useful for exposure calculations on set.
How much does the lens weigh, and what does that mean for rigging?+
The lens weighs 3.41 kg. This is a substantial weight that should be accounted for when selecting a lens support, follow focus system, and camera rig to ensure safe and stable operation.
What filter thread size does the lens use?+
The filter thread size is 52mm. Given the overall size of the lens, you may need step-up rings or a matte box to use standard production filters with it.
Does the lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The lens is manual focus only and has no image stabilization. This is consistent with professional cinema prime design, where manual focus control and follow focus systems are the norm on set.

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