The ZEISS Panoptes 65 45mm T2.2 Cine Lens (ARRI LPL, Feet) is a premium large-format cinema prime designed for feature films, television, commercials, and other high-end cinematic productions. Part of the Panoptes 65 series, the 45mm lens delivers a balanced, classic optical character that combines exceptional clarity with smooth, natural rendering, creating cinematic images that are detailed without appearing overly sharp.
Featuring a fast T2.2 maximum aperture, the lens excels in low-light environments while producing smooth background separation and pleasing, natural-looking bokeh. Optimized for large-format ARRI LPL-mount cameras, it offers consistent color reproduction, contrast, and handling across the complete Panoptes 65 lineup, which spans focal lengths from 25mm to 180mm for seamless visual continuity throughout a production.
Built for modern filmmaking workflows, the Panoptes 65 incorporates ZEISS eXtended Data (XD) technology and Cooke /i lens data compatibility, providing precise lens metadata for visual effects, virtual production, and post-production applications. Combined with premium cine ergonomics, standardized mechanics, and renowned ZEISS optical performance, the Panoptes 65 45mm T2.2 delivers the reliability and consistency professional cinematographers expect.
65mm Sensor Coverage
The Panoptes 65 lenses provide a 59.9mm image circle, enabling them to cover current and future large-format cameras, including the ARRI ALEXA 265, Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 17K 65, and FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55.
Distinctive Engaging Look
Shaped by ZEISS' history of designing lenses with beautifully rendered imaging, the Panoptes 65 series delivers a distinctive, emotionally engaging look with well-balanced optical character and minimal distortion and chromatic aberration. These high-resolution lenses produce smooth contrast, natural color, gentle skin textures, subtle focus falloff, and silky bokeh.
Fast T2.2 Aperture
The entire Panoptes 65 series of 10 lenses, ranging from 25 to 180mm, features a consistent fast T-stop of T2.2. They maintain exceptional image quality even wide open, striking a perfect balance between speed and functionality.
Full Lens Data and CinCraft Support
Each Panoptes 65 lens offers full ZEISS eXtended Data technology, complete with frame-by-frame data on lens vignetting and distortion for optimal VFX and post-production use, as well as compatibility with Cooke /i lens metadata. These lenses also offer compatibility with the ZEISS CinCraft ecosystem for use in Virtual Production visual effects and camera tracking.
Ergonomic Cine-Style Design
Designed for professional video and film capture, the ZEISS Panoptes 65 series features consistent focus and iris gear placement and a common 95mm front outside diameter—aside from the 180mm and the 25mm lenses, both having a 114mm front OD—for easy use with matte boxes and other lens accessories. Focus marks are provided in feet, but can be switched to meters at a rental house or service center.
