Zeiss SUPER speed
FOCAL LENGTH | APERATURE | CLOSE FOCUS | FRONT DIAMETER | WEIGHT (lbs) |
---|---|---|---|---|
18mm | T1.3 | 10" | 80mm | 3 |
25mm | T1.3 | 10" | 80mm | 2 |
35mm | T1.3 | 14" | 80mm | 2 |
50mm | T1.3 | 2'4" | 80mm | 2 |
85mm | T1.3 | 3' | 80mm | 2.5 |
TECHNICAL DATA

OVERVIEW
GRITTY REALISM
Arriving in the late 1970s and evolving through the 1980s, Zeiss Super Speeds (T1.3) changed the game for low-light cinematography on 16mm and 35mm film. Their faster aperture allowed DPs to shoot in more natural, available light conditions, influencing the gritty realism of countless independent films and early music videos.
REFINED WARTH
They impart a slightly vintage Zeiss character: sharp centers with gentler edges, modest flare, and a natural but not overly warm color rendition. Their legacy includes contributions to seminal ’80s and ’90s works where pushing film stocks and embracing lower light levels defined the visual language of the era.