Zeiss standard speed
TECHNICAL DATA
| FOCAL LENGTH | APERATURE | CLOSE FOCUS | FRONT DIAMETER | WEIGHT (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12mm | T2.1 | 10" | 134mm | 2.5 |
| 16mm | T2.1 | 10" | 80mm | 1.3 |
| 24mm | T2.1 | 14" | 80mm | 1.16 |
| 32mm | T2.1 | 24" | 80mm | 0.88 |
| 50mm | T2.1 | 18" | 80mm | 1.05 |
| 85mm | T2.1 | 3' | 80mm | 1.46 |
| 135mm | T2.1 | 5' | 80mm | 2.25 |
OVErVIEW
GOLDEN ERA WORKHORSE
As industry workhorses for decades, Zeiss Standard Speeds (T2.1) hold a storied place in cinematic history. While not as fast or optically complex as today’s cutting-edge primes, they remain valued for their balanced neutrality: moderate contrast, reliable sharpness, and no singular signature that locks you into a specific look.
A VINTAGE CLASSIC
They have been used extensively in classic Hollywood cinema and continue to find a home in documentary, television, and independent film environments, offering an honest baseline image that DPs can shape to their liking in camera or post.