Zeiss Panoptes 65 35 mm T2.2 feet

Mastery of the 65mm Cinema Format

The ZEISS Panoptes 65 35mm T2.2 LPL brings a rich history of optical expertise to the modern 65mm format. Designed for premium large format cinematography, this lens delivers a carefully balanced aesthetic characterized by natural colors, forgiving skin textures, and a gentle focus fall-off. With a massive 59.9mm image circle, it is purpose-built for contemporary and future systems including the ARRI Alexa 265, Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 17K 65, and Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55.

Exceptional Optical Performance

The Panoptes 65 series leverages ZEISS's decades of experience in medium format photography to control aberrations and distortion at scale. The 35mm focal length offers a fast T2.2 aperture, maintaining high resolution and smooth contrast even when wide open. The result is a distinctive, emotionally engaging look that meets the most demanding standards of high-end production.

Professional Workflow and Metadata

Engineered for efficiency, the lens features ZEISS eXtended Data technology, providing frame-by-frame metadata for vignetting and distortion alongside standard Cooke /i protocol support. It integrates fully with the ZEISS CinCraft ecosystem for virtual production and VFX. When used with ARRI cameras and LCS, the lens automatically transfers scale and depth of field information to Hi-5 and WCU-4 hand units, eliminating the need for manual calibration.

Technical Specifications

• Aperture: T2.2 to T22
• Close Focus: 0.28 m | 11"
• Length: 144 mm | 5.7"
• Front Diameter: 95 mm | 3.7"
• Weight: 1.92 kg | 4.23 lbs
• Horizontal Angle of View (65mm): 72.8°
• Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame): 52.2°
• Horizontal Angle of View (Super 35): 34.1°

Remarks: Close focus is the minimum marked distance from the image plane. Length is measured from the front to the LPL mount flange.