Zeiss Standard Speed Set – Vintage PL-Mount Cinema Lenses for Classic Film Look
The Zeiss Standard Speed Set offers a collection of vintage PL-mount cinema lenses renowned for their classic optical characteristics. With a consistent T2.1 aperture across most focal lengths, these lenses provide a softer contrast and pleasing skin tones, making them ideal for filmmakers seeking a timeless aesthetic.
Zeiss Standard Speed Set T2.1 16mm, 28mm, 40mm, 85mm, 100mm, 180mm
Rent a classic Zeiss Standard Speed PL-mount cinema lens set from San Diego Film Equipment for feature films, television, commercials, music videos and digital cinema productions.
Zeiss Standard Speeds are vintage cinema primes valued for their classic optical character, compact construction and pleasing rendering. Compared with many modern cinema lenses, Standard Speeds can provide a less clinical image with softer contrast, attractive flares and pleasing skin tones while retaining the precision and usability expected from professional cinema lenses.
Our six-lens Zeiss Standard Speed set provides focal lengths ranging from a wide 16mm through a 180mm telephoto, making it a versatile vintage prime package for Super 35 cinema production.
- 16mm T2.1
- 28mm T2.1
- 40mm T2.1
- 85mm T2.1
- 100mm T2.1
- 180mm T2.8
- Six vintage Zeiss cinema prime lenses
- PL mount
- Super 35 format coverage
- T2.1 maximum aperture on 16mm through 100mm lenses
- 180mm T2.8 telephoto prime
- Classic Zeiss optical character
- Pleasing skin tones and natural color rendition
- Vintage contrast and flare characteristics
- Compact cinema lens design
- Suitable for modern digital cinema cameras with compatible PL mounts
Zeiss Standard Speeds are an excellent choice for cinematographers who want vintage character without moving to an extremely stylized specialty lens. Their classic optical design can help soften the highly detailed appearance of modern digital cinema sensors while maintaining a clean and controlled image.
The lenses are particularly useful for narrative productions, commercials, music videos and other projects where the cinematographer wants a more organic or filmic image than many contemporary high-contrast cinema lenses provide.
- Feature films and narrative production
- Television production
- Commercial cinematography
- Music videos
- Interviews and portrait photography
- Vintage and period looks
- Super 35 digital cinema cameras
- Handheld camera configurations
- Gimbal and stabilized camera work
- Productions seeking classic Zeiss lens character
Pair the Zeiss Standard Speed set with professional cinema cameras and accessories from our Camera rentals. Additional prime and zoom options are available through our complete selection of Cinema Lens rentals.
Complete camera packages can also be configured with equipment from our Camera Accessories and Tripods and Support departments.
San Diego Film Equipment provides professional cinema cameras, lenses and camera support equipment for film, television and commercial productions throughout San Diego and Southern California.
Contact our rental department for availability and assistance configuring the Zeiss Standard Speed lens set with the appropriate camera, matte box, follow focus and camera support package for your production.
