ZEISS Supreme Prime 35mm T1.5 Lens
The Zeiss 35mm T1.5 PL is a 35mm 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 35mm T1.5 Lens
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 35mm T1.5 PL
Key Features — Zeiss 35mm T1.5 PL
T1.5 Maximum Aperture: Gathers substantial light for low-light shooting and allows for a shallow depth of field with smooth background separation.
Full-Frame Coverage: Covers full-frame and large-format cinema sensors, including cameras like the ARRI ALEXA LF and Sony VENICE.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Fixed 35mm Focal Length: Standard focal length that works across a wide range of shooting scenarios, from dialogue scenes to environmental wide shots.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, consistent focus ring with hard stops designed for precise, repeatable focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller.
Supreme Prime Matched Set: Part of the ZEISS Supreme Prime family, sharing consistent color rendition, breathing characteristics, and mechanics across focal lengths.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 35mm T1.5 PL
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| 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 35mm T1.5 PL
The ZEISS Supreme Prime 35mm T1.5 is a prime cinema lens built for full-frame coverage and mounted via a PL Mount interface. With a maximum aperture of T1.5, it delivers impressive light transmission for a wide range of cinematographic scenarios. The lens sits in the standard focal length range at a fixed 35mm, making it a practical choice for narrative work, documentary, and commercial production alike.
Focus is manual, aligning with professional cinema crew workflows. The 95mm filter thread provides compatibility with large-format filter systems and standard matte box rigs. At 1,402g, this is a solidly built piece of cinema glass intended for use on rigged professional camera systems. Image stabilization is not included, which is typical for lenses of this class used on stabilized platforms.
Designed for the Cinema / Video camera system category, the Supreme Prime 35mm T1.5 is positioned as a professional-grade tool for cinematographers working with full-frame cinema cameras equipped with PL Mount bodies.
Pros — Zeiss 35mm T1.5 PL
- ✓Maximum aperture of T1.5 provides strong light-gathering performance for low-light or shallow depth-of-field shooting
- ✓Full-frame lens format ensures coverage across large-format and full-frame cinema sensors
- ✓PL Mount is a widely adopted standard in professional cinema camera systems
Cons — Zeiss 35mm T1.5 PL
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring use on stabilized rigs or gimbals for smooth handheld work
- ✗At 1,402g, the lens adds considerable weight to a camera rig
- ✗Manual focus only means no autofocus capability for run-and-gun or solo operator scenarios