Zeiss Panoptes 65 180mm T2.2

The Zeiss Panoptes 65 180mm T2.2 is the longest focal length in the series, offering extreme telephoto compression for large-format cinematography. This lens allows for unparalleled subject isolation and the ability to capture intense, tightly framed action or emotional moments from afar. Despite its length, it maintains the consistent T2.2 aperture and exceptional optical quality that characterizes the entire Panoptes 65 lineup.

The Panoptes 65 series represents Zeiss’ dedicated entry into native 65mm cinematography, offering a complete family of modern large-format cinema primes optimized for today’s highest-resolution digital systems. Covering a 59.9mm image circle and available exclusively in LPL mount, Panoptes 65 lenses combine precise optical correction with production-focused mechanics, standardized gear positions, and Zeiss eXtended Data support. Rather than chasing heavily stylized vintage aesthetics, the Panoptes line emphasizes consistency, controlled flare behavior, gentle skin rendering, and reliable performance for narrative, commercial, and VFX-intensive productions working at the highest levels of large-format acquisition.