Iron Glass Adapters is now rehousing the classic Zeiss Standard Speed lenses that were introduced between 1964 and 1975.
Zeiss Standard Speed lenses were developed for use with Arriflex movie cameras and quickly gained popularity for their outstanding performance and reliability. These T2.1 fixed aperture lenses offer excellent aperture performance and focal lengths ranging from 10mm to 180mm, making them versatile for a variety of shooting types.
These lenses are renowned for their natural color reproduction, high sharpness, and minimal optical distortion, making them ideal for capturing a variety of scenes. Smooth and soft bokeh gives shots a cinematic look, highlighting key subjects.
Specifications
- Focal lengths: 10mm to 180mm
- Aperture: T2.1 (T2.2 for Arriflex / MKI version)
- Front O.D.: 95mm (from 16mm to 180mm)
- Cam Internal Focus System
- Mount: PL
New Housing
The new housing and mechanics are claimed to ensure that these lenses meet the high-demand modern production requirements. The industry-standard Cam focusing system provides smoother and more precise focus control than the original helicoid, and allows lenses to be easily integrated with modern follow focus systems and other accessories, improving lens functionality and performance.
The preservation of unique optical characteristics, combined with modern mechanics and functionality, enable these lenses to be used in a wide range of film projects, from feature films to commercials and music videos.
Films that used Zeiss Standard Speeds
- “The French Connection” (1971) – Directed by William Friedkin
- “Cross of Iron” (1977) – Directed by Sam Peckinpah
- “The Abyss” (1989) – Directed by James Cameron
- “Schindler’s List” (1993) – Directed by Steven Spielberg
- “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Directed by Frank Darabont
- “Fargo” (1996) – Directed by Ethan and Joel Coen
- “The Fifth Element” (1997) – Directed by Luc Besson
- “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” (1998) – Directed by Terry Gilliam
- “A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Directed by Ron Howard
- “Steve Jobs” (2015) – Directed by Danny Boyle
Iron Glass Adapters are offering special prices for early-bird pre-orders on Zeiss Standard Speed lenses, which will allow you to save up to half of the cost compared to alternative offerings.
Price & Availability
It is important to note that you need to supply your own lenses. The price quoted is how much it costs to rehouse the lenses.
- Wave 1 (delivery in Q4 2025): 16/24/32/40/50/50/85/135 – $3,500 USD per lens
- Wave 2 (delivery in Q4 2026): 10/12/14/20/28/60/100/180 – $4000 USD per lens
Special Early-Bird Prices:
- 25% deposit: 3400 USD per lens (save $100-600 USD)
- 50% deposit: 3250 USD per lens (save $250-750 USD)
- 100% deposit: 3000 USD per lens (save $500-1000 USD)
The early-bird offer is valid until the 30th September 2024, or the first 20 orders (whichever comes first).
