Zeiss Panoptes 65 180 mm T2.2 meter

Premium 65mm Cinematography with ZEISS Panoptes 65

The ZEISS Panoptes 65 180mm T2.2 brings legendary optical expertise to the 65mm format. Designed for high-end productions, this lens offers a carefully balanced aesthetic featuring natural colors, forgiving skin textures, and a silky bokeh. It provides a distinctive, emotionally engaging look that meets the most demanding standards in premium large format cinematography.

Mastery Over the Large Format Image

With a 59.9mm image circle, the Panoptes 65 series covers contemporary and future sensors, including the ARRI Alexa 265, Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 17K 65, and Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55. The 180mm focal length provides precise rendering and high resolution while minimizing distortion and chromatic aberration.

Advanced Metadata and Workflow Integration

Equipped with ZEISS eXtended Data technology, this lens provides frame-by-frame data on vignetting and distortion. It supports the Cooke /i protocol and integrates fully with the ZEISS CinCraft ecosystem, streamlining workflows for visual effects, camera tracking, and virtual production.

Professional On-Set Ergonomics

The housing features consistent positions for iris and focus gears. When used with ARRI cameras and LCS, it automatically transfers lens scales and depth of field information to Hi-5 and WCU-4 units, eliminating the need for manual calibration and saving valuable time on set.

Technical Specifications

• Aperture: T2.2 to T22
• Length: 165 mm (6.5 inches)
• Front Diameter: 114 mm (4.5 inches)
• Mount: LPL
• Image Circle: 59.9 mm

Remarks: 1) Minimum marked distance, measured from the image plane. 2) Front to LPL mount flange.