Zeiss Announces Expressive, Painterly Aatma Prime T1.5 Cine Lenses; Preorder and Learn More Info at B&H

Zeiss has unveiled Aatma Prime T1.5 cine lenses, available in nine focal lengths with styles that evoke classic lenses like the Planar, Sonnar, and Distagon sets.

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- B&H is eager to share that Zeiss is paying tribute to some of their most popular legacy offerings with the new Aatma Prime T1.5 cine lenses. The nine focal lengths in the set draw inspiration from classic Planar, Distagon, and Sonnar photo lenses, balancing technical precision and character-rich rendering. Large format coverage and Zeiss eXtended Data compatibility means the Aatma lenses can also keep up with the demands of modern productions.

Focal length options include 18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 65mm, 85mm, 100mm, and 135mm, and each lens features an impressive T1.5 maximum aperture. The lenses weigh between 2.69 and 5 lb, and range in length from 4.7" to 6.4". Close focus goes as low as 10" with the 25mm, then up to 4'6" with the 135mm. Each lens has a 95mm front diameter, save for the 18mm and 135mm lenses, both of which have a 114mm front diameter. Markings are available in feet or meters, and the lenses are only being sold individually for now.

ZEISS Aatma Prime T1.5 Cine Lenses

Product Highlights:

• Large Format | T1.5 Maximum Aperture
• Soft Skin Textures, Reduced Contrast
• 0.8 MOD Focus and Iris Gears
• ZEISS eXtended Data Technology
• CinCraft Tracking Integration
• Smooth, Vibrant Focus Transitions
• Clean Geometry for VFX Capture
• Enlarged Depth of Field, Veiled Glare
• Distinct Bokeh, Soap Bubble Effect

Zeiss describes the resulting image style as "expressive and characterful," with "softly painted skin texture" and slightly reduced contrast. There's a soft veiling glare around highlights, and the Zeiss T* coating should cut down on any excess flaring. Bokeh has a subtle soap bubble effect, and focus transitions should appear "smooth and vibrant." Zeiss also promises extremely minimal distortion, focus breathing, and chromatic aberration, making the lenses suitable for VFX-heavy work.

Overall, the Aatma cine lenses aim to evoke nostalgia and warmth while still being clean and consistent enough to slot in alongside other modern glass. The lenses will also fully integrate into the Zeiss CinCraft camera tracking ecosystem, and the inspiration for each lens is printed across its front ring for easy reference.

Learn more about the New Zeiss Aatma Lenses at B&H Explora https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/video/news/zeiss-announces-expressive-painterly-aatma-prime-t15-cine-lenses

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