The ARRI/ZEISS Master Anamorphic series represents a revolutionary optical design that eliminates traditional anamorphic optical “flaws”—such as heavy geometric distortion, focus breathing, and the “mumps” effect (horizontal face-stretching at close focus). Co-developed with Carl Zeiss, they are built specifically for Super-35 digital and film cameras to yield a pristine, ultra-clean, high-contrast modern cinematic look.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
| 2.0x Pure Anamorphic Squeeze: Delivers classic 2.39:1 aspect ratio images with a true 2x horizontal squeeze, creating distinctive oval out-of-focus bokeh highlights. |
| Unified Mechanical Form Factor: Every single lens across the entire 9-lens lineup shares an identical 95mm front outer diameter and unified gear placement. This allows for instant camera-rig lens swaps without repositioning focus motors or matte boxes. |
| Zero Focus Breathing: Advanced inner-focus mechanics ensure stable, uncompromised framing during dramatic rack-focus transitions. |
| 15-Blade Circular Iris: Ensures beautifully rounded, smooth edge transitions in backgrounds and specular highlights. |
| ARRI LDS Integration: Equipped with the native Lens Data System (LDS) via the standard ARRI PL mount, injecting instant focal distance and aperture metadata directly into the camera metadata stream for VFX workflows. |
| Detachable Flare Sets: Because the native glass is highly corrected against extreme flares, ARRI offers specialized Master Anamorphic Flare Sets. Assistants can swap out front and rear glass elements on set in minutes to inject characterful, vintage-style blue streak reflections when required. |
Includes
- 28mm T1.9 (Ultra-Wide)
- 35mm T1.9
- 40mm T1.9
- 50mm T1.9
- 60mm T1.9
- 75mm T1.9
- 100mm T1.9
- 135mm T1.9
- 180mm T2.8 (Telephoto — the only lens in the set with a slower T-stop due to its focal reach)
