Zeiss Panoptes 65 40 mm T2.2 feet

Premium 65mm Cinema Optics

The ZEISS Panoptes 65 40mm T2.2 brings legendary optical expertise to the 65mm format. Designed for high-end productions, this lens delivers a carefully balanced aesthetic characterized by natural color reproduction, forgiving skin textures, and a gentle focus fall-off. With a 59.9mm image circle, it provides full coverage for modern large-format sensors including the ARRI Alexa 265 and Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 17K 65.

Mastery of Large Format Rendering

The 40mm T2.2 offers a distinctive, emotionally engaging look with a silky bokeh that meets the demanding standards of premium cinematography. ZEISS has minimized distortion and chromatic aberration while maintaining high resolution and smooth contrast. This lens strikes the perfect balance between speed and functionality, ensuring exceptional image quality even when shooting wide open at T2.2.

Professional Workflow and Integration

Built for efficiency on set, the Panoptes 65 series features consistent gear positions and a standardized 95mm front diameter. It is equipped with ZEISS eXtended Data technology, providing frame-by-frame metadata for vignetting and distortion alongside Cooke /i protocol support. Integration with the ZEISS CinCraft ecosystem further streamlines virtual production and camera tracking workflows.

• Mount: LPL
• Focal Length: 40mm
• Aperture Range: T2.2 to T22
• Close Focus: 0.35 m | 14"
• Front Diameter: 95 mm
• Weight: 2.09 kg | 4.61 lbs