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Zeiss

Zeiss Super Speed Lenses

Fast cinema prime lenses (T1.3) originally designed for low-light 35mm film production, with a warm, organic rendering.

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Artists who use this(6)

Ari Wegner

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Used on True History of the Kelly Gang (2019).
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Bradford Young
Bradford Young

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Used on Arrival; 90% shot with Super Speed 35mm
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Janusz Kamiński
Janusz Kamiński

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Used on Schindler's List. "Because Zeiss lenses don't have as sharp an edge as the Primos, we got a very realistic look." His preferred lens set
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Hoyte van Hoytema
Hoyte van Hoytema

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Used on Let the Right One In (2008)
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Sayombhu Mukdeeprom

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"The Zeiss lenses look natural with film and, as they're fast, T1.3 across the whole range, I knew they would be good." Main lenses for Challengers and Trap
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Lance Acord
Lance Acord

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Used on Lost in Translation and Buffalo '66. Fast lenses well-suited to Acord's available-light approach
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Last updated March 20, 2026