Zeiss Panoptes 65 180 mm T2.2 feet

Mastering the 65mm Format: ZEISS Panoptes 65 180mm T2.2

The ZEISS Panoptes 65 180mm T2.2 represents the pinnacle of large-format cinematography, drawing on decades of optical excellence from legendary systems like the Hasselblad 500 series and Contax 645. Designed specifically for the 65mm sensor playground, this lens delivers a distinctive, emotionally engaging look characterized by natural colors and a silky bokeh.

Exceptional Optical Performance

With a massive 59.9mm image circle, the Panoptes 65 series covers current and future high-end sensors, including the ARRI Alexa 265 and Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 17K 65. The 180mm focal length offers a refined aesthetic with gentle focus fall-off and forgiving skin textures, while maintaining high resolution and smooth contrast across the frame. Chromatic aberration and distortion are meticulously controlled to meet the most demanding production standards.

Professional Workflow and Integration

Built for the rigors of modern sets, the Panoptes 65 180mm features ZEISS eXtended Data technology. This provides frame-by-frame metadata for lens vignetting and distortion, essential for visual effects and virtual production. When paired with ARRI cameras and LCS, the lens automatically transfers scale and depth of field information to hand units like the Hi-5, eliminating manual calibration.

• Aperture: T2.2 to T22
• Front Diameter: 114 mm | 4.5"
• Length: 165 mm | 6.5"
• Mount: LPL

Remarks:
1) Minimum marked distance, measured from the image plane
2) Front to LPL mount flange
3) Horizontal angle of view for a 65 mm camera (aspect ratio 2.12:1, dimensions 54.12 mm x 25.58 mm / 2.13" x 1.01")
4) Horizontal angle of view for a full frame camera (aspect ratio 1.5:1, dimensions 36 mm x 24 mm / 1.42" x 0.94")
5) Horizontal angle of view for an ANSI Super 35 Silent camera (aspect ratio 1.33:1, dimensions 24.9 mm x 18.7 mm / 0.98" x 0.74")