Zeiss Panoptes 65 45 mm T2.2 meter

The ZEISS Panoptes 65 45mm T2.2 LPL brings legendary optical expertise to the 65mm cinema format. Designed for high-end productions, this lens delivers a distinctive, emotionally engaging look characterized by natural color reproduction, forgiving skin textures, and a silky bokeh. 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 Over the 65mm Format

The Panoptes 65 series leverages decades of medium format heritage from systems like the Hasselblad 500 series and Contax 645. This 45mm focal length offers a well-balanced optical character with high resolution and smooth contrast. Distortion and chromatic aberration are meticulously controlled to meet the demanding standards of premium cinematography.

Professional Ergonomics and Data Support

Engineered for seamless on-set workflows, the lens features consistent gear positions for iris and focus. The 95mm front diameter allows for quick matte box transitions. Integrated ZEISS eXtended Data technology provides frame-by-frame metadata for distortion and vignetting, streamlining visual effects and virtual production via the CinCraft ecosystem.

Technical Specifications

• Focal Length: 45 mm
• Aperture: T2.2 to T22
• Close Focus: 0.35 m | 14"
• Length: 144 mm | 5.7"
• Front Diameter: 95 mm | 3.7"
• Weight: 1.88 kg | 4.14 lbs
• Horizontal Angle of View (65mm): 59.9 degrees
• Mount: LPL

Remarks: Close focus measured from the image plane. Length measured from front to LPL mount flange. Horizontal angle of view calculated for 65mm camera (54.12 mm x 25.58 mm).