ZEISS Aatma 18mm T1.5 Prime Lens (ARRI PL, Feet)

The ZEISS Aatma 18mm T1.5 Prime Lens (ARRI PL, Feet) draws upon the rich heritage of ZEISS glass to deliver a nostalgic, character-driven look while maintaining modern precision and reliability. Designed for large-format capture, this lens blends vintage-inspired rendering with contemporary performance for today’s cinematographers.

Part of the Aatma series, it produces smooth focus transitions, soft and flattering skin tones, gentle veiling glare, and rich bokeh with a subtle soap-bubble character. The versatile 18mm focal length and fast T1.5 aperture make it well suited for narrative, commercial, and cinematic work where a timeless, expressive aesthetic is desired.

Advanced Lens Data

The Aatma lenses transmit ZEISS eXtended Data to compatible cameras and can be fully integrated with the CinCraft camera tracking system. These lenses produce clean geometric edges that are ideal for visual effects-heavy productions.

Consistency Across Series

Unlike some legacy lenses, the vintage look of the Aatma lenses is consistent across the series. This produces the same level of breathing, ghosting control, and minimal chromatic aberrations across the entire range of nine focal lengths.

Fast T1.5 Lens with Robust Build

This durable 18mm lens features a fast T1.5 maximum aperture, 114mm front diameter, focus marks in feet, and 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears. Its standard T* coatings reduce flare, producing a desirable soft, veiling glare around image highlights.