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ZEISS - THE COMPANY

  • It is a company that is in charge of manufacturing optical equipment, industrial meters and a manufacturer of optical equipment, industrial meters and medical instruments. It was founded in Jena, Germany, in 1846 by optician Carl Zeiss and in 1847 it began manufacturing microscopes. In 1861 this company was considered the best factory for scientific tools in Germany, it had about 20 employees, but the company was growing very fast. In 1866 the physicist Ernst Abbe joined and in 1884 Otto Schott and together they created the bases for the production of modern optics.
  • During World War I, Zeiss was the world's largest camera production factory. In 1928, Carl Zeiss acquired the company Hensoldt AG and they have been manufacturing Zeiss binoculars and riflescopes since 1965, which is why there are identical products under both the Hesoldt and Zeiss brands.
  • At the end of World War II, Jena was incorporated into the Soviet occupation zone (GDR) in 1949. Before this happened, the US Army relocated the factory to Stuttgart, although part of it remained in the German Democratic Republic and the Soviet Union established the Kiev camera company. Zeiss products from the Federal Republic of Germany were called Opton for sales in the eastern area, while Zeiss products from the GDR were called Zeiss Jena or Jena for sales in western countries.
  • In 1973, Carl Zeiss made an agreement with the Japanese camera company Yashica to manufacture high-quality 35mm film cameras and optics. This collaboration continued until 2005. Zeiss also manufactured optics for the space industry. Zeiss Jena (GDR) was also known for its high-quality products.
  • In 1990, with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the German unification, Zeiss Jena was considered an East German company capable of competing globally and became Jenoptik Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH. In 1991, Jenoptik Carl Zeiss Jena was split, with Carl Zeiss AG (Oberkochen) taking over the company's divisions for microscopy and other precision lenses and Jenoptik GmbH as a specialist company for photonics, optoelectronics and mechatronics.
  • Today, there are three companies with mainly Zeiss heritage: Zeiss Germany, the Finnish/Swedish Ikon (which bought West Germany's Zeiss Ikon AG) and the independent Zeiss Ikon Orie. They are considered the world's leading company in the development and production of high-performance camera lenses for all areas of photography and cinematography.

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    CARL ZEISS - ZEISS FOUNDER

    • He was born in Weimar (Germany) in the year 1816 and died in Jane in the year 1888 at the age of 72. Carl had an ailment that prevented him from making physical efforts and so his father enrolled him in a special gym in Weimar. There he dealt with an environment of technicians and scientists who awakened his interest in continuing at the University with his studies in Mechanics.
    • Carl in 1834 went to Jena and was a student of Professor Dr. Friedrich Körner (1778-1847). At that time he already denoted his ability for lenses, he became one of the best opticians in Germany from a young age. Zeiss remained in Jena until he finished his scientific training... It was when steam engines were established in locomotives and this attracted him, prompting him to practice on this subject.
    • In 1840 he was already known for his manufacture of large aperture lenses that allowed sharp images. The first optics that he manufactured began to be used in microscopes.
    • After several years, Carl decides to return to Jena and consecrate himself as an optical mechanic. In order to be accepted, he enters the University of Jena in November 1845 to be able to take math and chemistry classes.

    ZEISS - CINEMA'S CONTRIBUTIONS

    • Zeiss camera lenses have won three Academy Awards in the Science and Engineering category. In 1987, 1999 and 2012.
    • The Zeiss lens house has manufactured optics used in many feature films since its foundation. Lenses from the 1970s and 1980s such as the Zeiss Super Speed T1.3 MkI, Zeiss Super Speed MKII & MKIII T1.3 and Zeiss Standard Primes T2.1. These types of lenses are used today. In combination with the new Digital Cinema sensors they offer optimal results.
    • The Zeiss Super Speed T1.4 MKI lenses were the first to be manufactured, in the mid-1970s. Their high luminosity and overall performance marked a before and after in cinematography. Another of its most particular characteristics is the triangular diaphragm, only notable with more closed diaphragms than T2.8.
    • Zeiss Standard Prime T2.1 lenses were released in 1983, designed for the House of Arriflex and their 35mm cameras. These opticians have a minimal antiflare coating, which is why they tend to produce flashes, even blurring the image. Its optical performance is perfect in T2.8 diaphragms, below this they lose definition and contrast.
    • The Zeiss Super Speed T1.3 MKI & MKII Lens Sets are the predecessor series of the Zeiss Master Prime T1.3. Its best optical result is obtained in more closed diaphragms of T2.8 offering great sharpness. The Zeiss Super Speed MKII T1.3 version improves the focus marks, they are larger and available on both sides of the lens.
    • Currently, his Games of spherical and Anamorphic lenses continue to be one of the first options in fiction series, feature films and Advertising.
    • Zeiss camera lenses have won three Academy Awards in the Science and Engineering category. In 1987, 1999 and 2012.
    • The Zeiss lens house has manufactured optics used in many feature films since its foundation. Lenses from the 1970s and 1980s such as the Zeiss Super Speed T1.3 MkI, Zeiss Super Speed MKII & MKIII T1.3 and Zeiss Standard Primes T2.1. These types of lenses are used today. In combination with the new Digital Cinema sensors they offer optimal results.
    • The Zeiss Super Speed T1.4 MKI lenses were the first to be manufactured, in the mid-1970s. Their high luminosity and overall performance marked a before and after in cinematography. Another of its most particular characteristics is the triangular diaphragm, only notable with more closed diaphragms than T2.8.
    • Zeiss Standard Prime T2.1 lenses were released in 1983, designed for the House of Arriflex and their 35mm cameras. These opticians have a minimal antiflare coating, which is why they tend to produce flashes, even blurring the image. Its optical performance is perfect in T2.8 diaphragms, below this they lose definition and contrast.
    • The Zeiss Super Speed T1.3 MKI & MKII Lens Sets are the predecessor series of the Zeiss Master Prime T1.3. Its best optical result is obtained in more closed diaphragms of T2.8 offering great sharpness. The Zeiss Super Speed MKII T1.3 version improves the focus marks, they are larger and available on both sides of the lens.
    • Currently, his Games of spherical and Anamorphic lenses continue to be one of the first options in fiction series, feature films and Advertising.

     ZEISS SPHERICAL LENSES RENTAL

    You can consult all our Zeiss lenses hire in our optics section or lenses rental. Consult our extensive catalogue of film and TV equipment hire.

    Master Prime T1.3 rental

    • The Master Prime T1.3 spherical objectives for rent are jointly developed by Arri and Zeiss. They are spherical fixed focal lenses with high resolution. It is a set of 16 optics with very good resolution and advanced contrast with a fast T1.3 aperture to obtain a shallow depth of field. They offer real skin tones and the set consists of 12mm to 150mm. With a weight of 2.2Kg to 4Kg.

    Supreme Radiance rental

    • Supreme Radiance for rent, it is a set of seven lenses: 21mm, 25mm, 29mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm and 100mm. It offers allow DOPs to compose beautiful, consistent and controlled highlights in the image while maintaining contrast and preventing transmission loss. And it also gives us all the attributes of modern cinema optics. They have a weight of 1.22Kg to 1.7Kg.

    Supreme Prime Rental

    • They are the new large-format optics from the Zeiss company. The Supreme Prime optics for rent are a set of basic lenses of 25mm, 29mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm and 100mm. With a weight between 1.22Kg and 2.3Kg. They have a T1.5 aperture and sensor coverage for Full Frame cameras. Among its characteristics it is possible that they are small in size and denotes the luminosity, color performance and ergonomics.

    Ultra Prime T1.9 rental

    • The Ultra Prime T1.9 optics for rent have a wide focal range. They give a magnificent color and contrast. This optics design improves some defects of previous optics, such as sharpness, contrasts or chromatic and spherical aberrations at maximum aperture. They have a weight between 0.7Kg and 1.2Kg.

    Super Speed T1.3 MK II rental

    • The Super Speed T1.3 MK II optics for rent stand out for their brightness, sharpness and compact design. Its optical performance is in stops above T2.8. They have a front diameter of 80mm, their weight is between 0.79Kg and 1.13Kg.

    Super Speed T1.3 MK III rental

    • It is the third generation of Zeiss luminous optics, their focus scales are larger and they have more focus markings with scales on both sides of the optics. The Super Speed T1.3 MK III optics for rent are a set of 6 focal lengths: 18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 65mm and 85mm. With a weight between 0.7Kg and 1.2Kg.

    Compact Prime CP.3 rental

    • They have an aperture of T2.1 and T2.9 at wide angles. The technology of the Compact Prime CP.3 optics for rent, allow information to be passed to the camera in addition to maximizing or minimizing spherical deformations and contrast. They have a front diameter of 95mm..

    Ultra Prime T2 12mm rental

    • The Ultra Prime T2 12mm optics for rent, is jointly developed between Arri and Zeiss. Maintains image quality even in close focus throughout the super 35 frame. It has a weight of 2Kg and a front diameter of 150mm.

    Compact Zoom 15-30mm T2.9 rental

    • One of the features of the Compact Zoom 15-30mm T2.9 for rent is that it has a 2x (-2Stop) doubler with a constant T2.9 aperture throughout the entire travel. This lens's gears built into the zoom, focus and iris rings allow you to use the available follow zoom and focus motors. It has a front diameter of 114mm.

    Super Speed T1.4 

    • The main feature of the Super Speed T1.4 lens for rent is its triangular iris, notable with smaller diaphragms than T2.8. They have a front diameter of 80mm. With a weight between 0.8Kg and 1.3Kg this denotes that they are very light, they are also compact.

    Rental Standard Prime T2.1

    • The basic set is the following focal lengths: 16mm, 24mm, 32mm, 50mm and 85mm. They offer good optical performance and with their low contrast you get a perfect balance with the high resolution sensors. The Standard Prime T2.1 optics for rent, include a weight between 0.56Kg and 1.35Kg.

    Rental Compact Zoom 28-80mm T2.9

    • The Compact Zoom 28-80mm T2.9 spherical lens for rent covers 4K and Full Frame resolutions. It has to be used together with the CP.2 series and offers sharp and contrasting images even at high resolutions. It has a front diameter of 95mm and a weight of 2.5Kg.

    Rental Compact Prime CP.2 T2.1

    • They are designed to cover Full Frame sensors such as 4K resolution. It is a set with six focal lengths with a T2.1 aperture and a front diameter of 114mm. The Compact Prime CP.2 T2.1 optics for rent, have a weight between 0.9Kg and 1.6Kg.

    Rental Compact Zoom 70-200 T2.9

    • The Compact Zoom 70-200 T2.9 for rent are very versatile and powerful optics, they are 4K ready and even offer full frame coverage. They have a front diameter of 95mm and a weight of 2.8Kg. It offers sharp and contrasted images at maximum temperatures.

    Rent Super Speed S16 MKI T1.3

    • It is a set of 5 vintage optics of 9.5mm, 12mm, 16mm, 25mm and 50mm, with PL mount and 0.8mm teeth. These lenses help you get the most out of the S-16 format. The Super Speed S16 MKI T1.3 optics for rent, have a weight between 0.63Kg and 0.9Kg.

    Variable Rent Primes T2.2

    • They are high contrast and sharp. Ideal for frame settings. Variable Primes T2.2 optics for rent, use PL mount. They have a front diameter of 150mm and a weight between 4.3Kg and 5.6Kg.

    Rental Arri Zeiss Ultra Prime T1.9 180mm

    • The Ultra Prime T1.9 180mm rental lens has been designed between Arri and Zeiss. The Arri Zeiss Ultra Prime T1.9 180mm optic for rent has a front diameter of 114mm, weighs 2.5Kg and its aperture is T1.9.

    Macro Zeiss Standard T3 60mm

    • It has a great quality and allows us to make detail plans with macro with a distance of 0.27cm. The Standard T3 60mm lens for rent has a front diameter of 80mm.

    Zeiss Standard Prime T2 14mm

    • It is a vintage model that works for both analog and digital cameras. The Zeiss Standard Prime T2 14mm for rent is a wide angle prime lens that gives a high image quality. It weighs 1.59 kg. It is compatible with 4x5.6 matte box.

    RENTAL ZEISS ANAMORPHIC LENSES

    Rental Arri Zeiss Master Anamorphic T1.9

    • This set consists of nine Arri Zeiss anamorphic lenses hire: 28mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 75mm, 100mm and 135mm. They have an anamorphic factor of 2x and stand out for their large aperture and low geometric distortion. The weights of the Arri Zeiss Master Anamorphic T1.9 rental set are between 2.5Kg and 3.8Kg.

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