Zeiss Panoptes 65 70 mm T2.2 meter

Cinematic Excellence for the 65mm Format

The ZEISS Panoptes 65 70mm T2.2 represents a pinnacle in large-format cinematography, blending decades of optical heritage with modern 65mm sensor requirements. This lens delivers a distinctive, emotionally engaging look characterized by natural color reproduction, forgiving skin textures, and a signature silky bokeh.

Mastery of Large Format Imaging

With a massive 59.9mm image circle, the Panoptes 65 series is designed for the most demanding contemporary and future sensors, including the ARRI Alexa 265 and Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 17K 65. The 70mm focal length provides a versatile perspective with gentle focus fall-off and minimal chromatic aberration, ensuring high-resolution results even at the fast T2.2 maximum aperture.

Professional Workflow and Ergonomics

Built for high-end sets, the lens features standardized gear positions and a 95mm front diameter for seamless accessory changes. Integrated ZEISS eXtended Data technology provides frame-by-frame metadata for distortion and vignetting, streamlining VFX and virtual production workflows. When paired with ARRI cameras and LCS, the lens automatically transfers scale and depth-of-field data to hand units like the Hi-5.

Technical Specifications

• Aperture: T2.2 to T22
• Close Focus: 0.49 m | 19"
• Length: 144 mm | 5.7"
• Front Diameter: 95 mm | 3.7"
• Weight: 1.62 kg | 3.57 lbs
• Horizontal Angle of View (65mm): 42.8°
• Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame): 29.2°
• Horizontal Angle of View (Super 35): 18.5°

Remarks: 1) Minimum marked distance from image plane. 2) Front to LPL mount flange. 3) 65mm aspect ratio 2.12:1. 4) Full Frame aspect ratio 1.5:1. 5) Super 35 aspect ratio 1.33:1.