Kinoptik Tegea 9.8mm

Ultra-wide rectilinear cinema prime made by French manufacturer Kinoptik starting in the mid-1960s. At 9.8mm with a T2.3 aperture, it was the widest rectilinear lens for 35mm film until the Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R.

Artists who use this(1)

Christopher Doyle

Connection note

Signature ultra-wide lens on Fallen Angels. Doyle: "I started with a 9.8mm lens. Wong Kar-Wai said 'let's go further.' So we went to 6.8mm"

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Last updated March 20, 2026