About two kilos (4.4 lbs), outstanding optical quality, long focus rotation angle, high quality materials – these properties characterize the newest cine lens for the Super 35 format from ZEISS: the ZEISS Lightweight Zoom LWZ.3 21-100mm/T2.9-3.9 T* (ZEISS LWZ.3). The new cine zoom is well-suited for sophisticated film shoots for many different application scenarios – from sports to music to documentary. The lens is compatible with all common film cameras like ARRI Amira, RED Raven or Sony FS7, and will be available starting January 2017.
   

The ZEISS LWZ.3 especially draws on its strengths when only small budgets are available on set: “With a focal length of 21 to 100 millimeters, the new ZEISS LWZ.3 covers a range for which cameramen had to use up to six fixed focal lengths until now. This flexibility delivers a clear price and time advantage as it is no longer necessary to change focal lengths,” said Christophe Casenave, product manager from ZEISS Camera Lenses, summarizing the benefits.

“Because of its modern optical design in a compact and high-quality housing, the ZEISS LWZ.3 is a long-term investment, especially for smaller productions,” added Casenave.

The LWZ.3 features the Interchangeable Mount System (IMS) known from other ZEISS cine lenses. This allows for changing the mount in only a few minutes. Five options are available: PL, EF, F, E, MFT. Reflections are efficiently reduced through the well-known ZEISS T*® anti reflective coating.

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