Zeiss Superspeed Mk1 50mm B-Speed T1.4

£70.00 / day

Old style Zeiss Superspeed lens with PL mount adapter


Kit Includes

  • Zeiss Superspeed Mk1 50mm T1.4 B-Speed lens
    PL Mount

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Description

Zeiss Superspeed Mk1 50mm B-Speed T1.4

A rare Zeiss Superspeed Mk1 50mm T1.4  (PL mount) which covers Super 35mm/APS-C sensor size. This is a Zeiss superspeed lens as far as the optics are concerned. Commonly known as a B-Speed (it is the Arri “B” or bayonet mount with a PL adapter), it is the basically the same fast optics as a Superspeed, but with earlier housings (a shorter focus travel) and a triangular iris. Of course, if you are using it wide open the shape of the iris is not as important. Many people have noticed that Superspeeds are a really good match for digital cameras. So if you don’t need a full set or the long focus travel, you could get a Superspeed lens at a great price – some directors have made a whole movie with just a 50mm!

Used by Stanley Kubrick for Full Metal Jacket, these lenses have not changed much optically over the years, and for low light situations are the go-to lenses.

You can find a full set from us here.

For more information on the history of the various superspeeds there is a great guide on the Cinematechnic site. Jeorge comments that these cut well with the later Superspeeds and there is no difference in sharpness.

While these are cinema lenses with arri PL mounts, we have adapters to use these on M43 and Sony E mount cameras as well, when they are in APS-C mode.

Please note due to the replacement value of these lenses, you will need to be a recognised professional in order to hire.

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