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Entry level PL mount lenses for filmmakers on a limited budget.

New compact prime lenses for tight budget constraints: Don't compromise image quality, ergonomics or ruggedness.

The Zeiss Compact Primes are a new series of PL mount cine lenses targeted to movie makers operating under tight budget constraints, but where image quality, ergonomics and ruggedness cannot be compromised. The Compact Prime lenses consist of seven different focal lengths ranging from 18mm � 85mm and are designed to work with all PL mount digital and film cine cameras.

While targeted to the entry-level filmmaker, the Zeiss Compact Primes are precisely tailored to meet the needs of professional cine applications:

� Modern lens design
o Results in high resolution, rich contrast and low distortion � even in the wide angle range

� Compact Primes are the only range of PL mount lenses to cover a full-frame, 24mm x 36mm sensor size
o Ideally suited for future digital cinema cameras using this larger sensor
o Customers purchasing the lenses today will not need to reinvest in a new lens set as the next generation cameras are introduced

� Compact Primes are the smallest and lightest range of PL mount lenses available today
o Better for hand-held and Steadicam operations

� Compact Primes are the only, entry-level PL mount lens which features the same barrel dimension
o Standard focus and iris positions
o Each of the seven different focal lengths can be easily mixed without changing the position of the matte box, follow-focus and lens motor

� All focus scales are individually calibrated
o Precise focusing

� Innovative 14-blade iris, with rounded edges
o Produces �organic� looking, perfectly circular, out-of-focus highlights

� Carl Zeiss T* multilayer, anti-reflective coating
o Provides excellent flare reduction and superior image contrast

� Each lens is color matched to each other
o Easily interchange lenses without altering the color of contrast reproduction

The Compact Prime lenses may be purchased individually, in a 4-Lens Custom Set or a full, 7-lens set. The 4-Lens Custom Set is unique in the industry and provides the customer the flexibility of choosing four of any of the seven focal lengths that best meets their needs. The 4-Lens Custom Set ships in a weatherproof travel case, while the 7-Lens Set ships in two cases.

With these features, Compact Primes are the lenses of choice for anyone seeking ZEISS precision and reliability paired with high image quality in an affordable solution.

Resources:
Carl Zeiss AG
www.zeiss.com