ZEISS Supreme Prime 29mm T1.5 Lens
The Zeiss 29mm T1.5 PL is a 29mm 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 29mm T1.5 Lens
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 29mm T1.5 PL
Key Features — Zeiss 29mm T1.5 PL
T1.5 Maximum Aperture: Gathers substantial light for low-light cinematography while giving operators precise control over depth of field.
29mm Wide-Angle Prime: A versatile wide focal length well-suited to environmental storytelling, interior work, and dynamic handheld sequences.
Full-Frame Coverage: Covers the full-frame format without vignetting, making it compatible with large-sensor cinema cameras such as the ARRI ALEXA LF and Sony VENICE.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensuring broad compatibility across professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, and Sony.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls and seamless collaboration with dedicated focus pullers on set.
Consistent Lens Geometry: Matched distortion and color characteristics across the Supreme Prime set allow easy interchangeability between focal lengths on multi-camera productions.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 29mm T1.5 PL
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 29mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.5 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1610g |
Description — Zeiss 29mm T1.5 PL
The ZEISS Supreme Prime 29mm T1.5 is a manual focus, prime cinema lens designed for full-frame sensor coverage, built around the industry-standard PL mount. With a maximum aperture of T1.5, it offers strong light-gathering performance that gives cinematographers flexibility in low-light environments and precise control over depth of field. At a focal length of 29mm, it falls within the wide-angle range — a versatile choice for capturing expansive scenes, tight interior environments, or dynamic perspectives.
The lens is classified under the Cinema / Video camera system, reinforcing its suitability for high-end production workflows. Weighing 1,610g, it is a substantial optic, and its design reflects the build quality expected of professional cinema glass. There is no autofocus and no image stabilization, making it a lens built explicitly for the structured environments of professional film and commercial production where manual control, repeatability, and optical precision are paramount.
Pros — Zeiss 29mm T1.5 PL
- ✓Wide T1.5 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering performance for cinema work
- ✓Full-frame lens format ensures compatibility with large-sensor cinema cameras
- ✓PL mount offers broad compatibility across professional cinema camera systems
Cons — Zeiss 29mm T1.5 PL
- ✗No image stabilization (specifications confirm 'None'), requiring stabilized rigs or gimbals for smooth handheld work
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability, limiting utility in run-and-gun or documentary scenarios
- ✗At 1,610g, the lens adds considerable weight to handheld or drone setups
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