The recent release of the ZEISS Supreme Prime 15mm T1.8 marks the completion of this family of high-end cinema glass. This new wide-angle entry features an image circle of 46.3mm, unified focus and iris ring positions, an interchangeable PL/LPL mount, and a sharp, organic feel. The lens is now available for pre-order for $31,625. Up to this day, the supremacy for the widest glass in ZEISS’ popular Supreme Prime lens set was held by the 18mm T1.5, announced back in 2020. However, the German company recently introduced a new wide-angle king: the ZEISS Supreme Prime 15mm T1.8. This new release is the cherry on the cake for the completion of this high-end cinema lens series, which now consists of 14 focal lengths ranging from 15 to 200mm. ZEISS promises that this new model will provide a sharp, consistent look with all other lenses in the series. Let’s see what this not-so-cheap 15mm has to offer. ZEISS Supreme Prime Series. Source: ZEISS ZEISS Supreme Prime 15mm T1.8: overview With an image circle of 46.3mm, this new wide-angle rectilinear prime lens can cover Super35, full-frame and even larger than FF sensors. This makes it compatible with many popular prestigious cinema cameras on the market, including the RED V-RAPTOR, ARRI ALEXA LF and Mini LF, as well as Sony VENICE 1 and 2. According to the manufacturer, this addition sports the same sharp, organic, color-matched look that the Supreme Prime series is already known for. The lens offers a FOV of 98.9° and...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 6 April, 2022