ZEISS Supreme Prime 85mm T1.5 Lens
The Zeiss 85mm T1.5 is a 85mm 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 85mm T1.5 Lens
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 85mm T1.5
Key Features — Zeiss 85mm T1.5
T1.5 Maximum Aperture: Gathers substantial light for low-light cinematography and enables precise shallow depth-of-field control for selective focus work.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount ensures broad compatibility with professional camera platforms from ARRI, RED, and others.
Full-Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full-frame sensors, making it suitable for cameras like the ARRI ALEXA LF and Sony VENICE.
85mm Prime Focal Length: A natural choice for portrait-oriented work, dialogue scenes, and medium close-ups in narrative and commercial production.
Supreme Prime Family Match: Shares consistent physical dimensions and gear ring placement with other Supreme Primes, enabling fast, seamless lens swaps on set.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring is built for use with follow-focus systems operated by a dedicated focus puller in a traditional cinema workflow.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 85mm T1.5
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| 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 85mm T1.5
The ZEISS Supreme Prime 85mm T1.5 is a dedicated cinema prime lens designed for professional production environments. Built on a PL Mount, it integrates seamlessly with cinema cameras across the industry. The lens is rated for full-frame sensor coverage, ensuring it performs on larger-format cinema platforms without compromise.
Its maximum aperture of T1.5 provides strong light transmission, opening up creative options in challenging lighting conditions and enabling pronounced subject separation. Focused entirely on manual operation — autofocus: false and image stabilization: None — the lens is engineered for the precision-driven cinema workflow where dedicated focus assistants and follow-focus rigs are the norm. The 95mm filter thread offers compatibility with a wide selection of front accessories, from polarizers to matte box adapters.
At 1.42 kg, the lens balances presence and portability for both handheld and mounted configurations. The 85mm focal length sits within the standard range, making it a practical choice for close and medium-distance cinematic work.
Pros — Zeiss 85mm T1.5
- ✓Wide T1.5 maximum aperture offers strong low-light performance and shallow depth of field control
- ✓PL Mount provides compatibility with professional cinema camera platforms
- ✓Full-frame lens format covers larger sensor cinema cameras
Cons — Zeiss 85mm T1.5
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability, requiring a dedicated focus puller in most productions
- ✗No image stabilization, which is standard for cinema primes but worth noting for handheld operators
- ✗Single fixed focal length at 85mm offers no zoom flexibility
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