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Zeiss Cine-Mod® Primes

Exclusively from Duclos Lenses

Zeiss esteemed collection of prime lenses designed for photography with motion picture in mind are an ideal solution for the cinematographer looking to shed the size, weight, and price of a higher-end prime lens. Here's a quick break-down of the differences between the different options:

CLASSIC
ZE | ZF.2 		LOXIA
NEX 		BATIS
NEX 		MILVUS
ZE | ZF.2 		OTUS
ZE | ZF.2

CLASSIC
A classic design inherited and evolved over the past few decades, the Zeiss Classic primes offer manual focus in a anodized aluminum body. The ZF.2 (Nikon F) mount version features a manual aperture while the ZE (Canon EF) mount version utilizes an electronic, fly-by-wire aperture that is controlled exclusively by an active EF mount camera. Available in over a dozen focal lengths, the Zeiss Classic Primes are an excellent option for a wide range of applications.
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LOXIA
The Loxia primes feature true fully manual focus and iris controls. Their compact size can be deceiving compared to the image quality produced by these tiny titans. With 35mm Full Frame coverage, available exclusively in Sony E mount, the Loxia primes are an excellent choice for pairing with ultra high resolution Sony mirrorless cameras.
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BATIS
Zeiss' foray into the world of auto-focus, the Batis prime lenses feature a composite resin body which provide an ultra light, yet durable design. Among the revolutionary features, perhaps the most notable is the OLED focus scale read out which provides focus distance and depth of field limits on a convenient, unobtrusive display. The Batis lenses are a formidable tool for Sony E mount cameras.
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MILVUS
Improving on the Zeiss Classic line, the Milvus primes inherit the best the Classic primes have to offer while updating with new optical designs. Consider the Milvus primes the newer, better Classic Zeiss primes. Their streamlined all aluminum body features a fully manual aperture control with integrated de-click option on the ZF.2 (Nikon) mount and an electronic aperture on the ZE (Canon) mount. When combined with the Duclos Cine-Mod®, the Milvus primes are the future of DSLR and light-weight, compact cinematography.
Shop Milvus ZE Shop Milvus ZF.2

OTUS
The crowning achievement of Zeiss' design and engineering prowess. The Otus primes offer unrelenting image quality, even wide open at f/1.4. The image quality produced by the Otus primes is unrivaled, even when compared to cinema prime lenses four to five times the cost. The Otus primes, when paired with the Duclos Cine-Mod®, can provide some of the most rich, accurate images possible on a wide range of cameras.
Shop Otus ZE Shop Otus ZF.2