Zeiss Super16 Speeds

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The B-Speeds were first introduced in the mid 70’s as some of the fastest prime lenses you could purchase. The set consisted of an 18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm. The B-Speed name comes from the fact that they were originally shipped from the factory in an Arri Bayonet Mount (B-Mount). 

Speed aside, one of the most defining features of the B-Speeds is their triangular iris configuration. Despite the lenses have a 9-bladed diaphragm, the shape produced is a unique, unmistakable triangle. Wide-open, the lenses produced beautiful round bokeh, but as soon as you stop down… Triangle bokeh!

The same amazing optical flavor so many filmmakers know and love about Zeiss Super Speeds and Zeiss B Speeds is inherent in the Super 16 version of these now legendary lenses. They are very sharp, even wide open, have medium contrast, excellent close-focus, have beautiful lens flares, and as an added bonus have virtually no focus breathing. These lenses have beautiful character that will help you get the most out of the Super 16 format.