Panavision Ultra Speed MKII Lenses

Fast spherical prime lenses from Panavision with maximum apertures around T1.4, designed for low-light shooting. The MKII revision improved optical performance over the original Ultra Speeds. A workhorse set used extensively in narrative filmmaking from the 1980s onward.

Artists who use this(1)

Janusz Kamiński

Connection note

Used on Saving Private Ryan. Had Panavision strip protective coatings to "simulate the optical qualities of 1940s lenses"

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Last updated March 20, 2026