ZEISS Supreme Prime 21mm T1.5 Lens
The Zeiss 21mm T1.5 is a 21mm f/1.5 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
ZEISS Supreme Prime 21mm T1.5 Lens
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 21mm T1.5
Key Features — Zeiss 21mm T1.5
T1.5 Maximum Aperture: Exceptional light transmission allows cinematographers to shoot in low-light environments while maintaining image clarity.
21mm Wide-Angle Prime: A well-established focal length for establishing shots, environmental storytelling, and expansive compositional framing.
Full-Frame Coverage: Covers full-frame sensors, ensuring compatibility across a broad range of modern cinema camera formats.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring engineered for repeatable focus pulls and consistent control in professional cinema workflows.
95mm Filter Thread: Large front filter diameter accommodates a wide range of professional filtration options, including NDs and polarizers.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 21mm T1.5
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 21mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.5 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
Description — Zeiss 21mm T1.5
The ZEISS Supreme Prime 21mm T1.5 is a dedicated cinema prime lens built around a PL Mount for professional film production. With a fixed 21mm focal length sitting in the wide-angle range, it serves as a strong choice for cinematographers who need a broader perspective in their work. The lens achieves a maximum aperture of T1.5, offering strong light transmission suited to low-light and controlled-lighting environments alike.
Sensor coverage extends to full-frame format, giving this lens wide compatibility with modern large-format cinema cameras. Focus is manual only, consistent with the precision-first demands of professional cinema production where focus pullers rely on smooth, repeatable movement. The front filter thread measures 95mm, accommodating professional-grade filtration.
Weighing 1.61kg, the lens is built to professional cinema standards and should be accounted for in any rig or support system configuration. Image stabilization is not present, which is standard for a lens of this type. Designed for the Cinema/Video camera system, the Supreme Prime 21mm T1.5 is a purposeful tool for productions requiring a reliable wide-angle prime in their lens package.
Pros — Zeiss 21mm T1.5
- ✓Wide T1.5 maximum aperture enables shooting in low-light conditions
- ✓Full-frame lens format provides broad sensor coverage compatibility
- ✓PL Mount ensures compatibility with professional cinema camera systems
Cons — Zeiss 21mm T1.5
- ✗No autofocus — manual focus only, which may limit versatility outside traditional cinema workflows
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for handheld or moving shots
- ✗1.61kg weight may add up when building a matched prime set on certain rigs
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