Carl Zeiss 25/35/58/80/135mm Very RARE Early Cine Mod Lens Set | Arri PL
$ 4299.99
🎬 RARE EARLY CARL ZEISS JENA CINE-MOD LENS SET FOR PROFESSIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY
This very rare Carl Zeiss Jena 5-lens cine mod set is a highly collectible and production-ready vintage lens package created for cinematography and professional video capturing work. The set includes 25mm, 35mm, 58mm, 80mm, and 135mm focal lengths, giving filmmakers a versatile range from wide angle to portrait and telephoto. All lenses in this set were made in the 1950s or early 1960s, which makes finding a matched group in this condition especially difficult. Each lens has been serviced and cine-modded, with follow focus gear on the focusing ring for precise manual focusing control on set. The set is adapted to Arri PL mount, making it suitable for a wide range of professional cinema cameras and PL-based workflows. A major highlight of this set is that all lenses cover full frame sensors, while delivering the beautiful warm vintage rendering that early Carl Zeiss lenses are known for. Expect rich character, organic contrast, classic color reproduction, and an unmistakable old-world cinematic look that modern lenses often cannot replicate. These lenses are an excellent choice for filmmakers, DPs, rental houses, collectors, and vintage glass enthusiasts looking for a distinctive visual signature. Whether used for narrative filmmaking, commercials, music videos, documentaries, or stylized editorial work, this set provides a timeless image with true vintage personality. The glass on all lenses is in good condition for their age. There is very minor wear on the glass, but nothing that affects the final image. As is typical for optical glass from this production era, some lenses may show tiny internal bubbles and other period-specific manufacturing peculiarities such as faint glass striations or minor coating irregularities. These are normal for vintage lenses of the 1950s–1960s and do not have a meaningful effect on the final image, while also reflecting the authentic character of early Carl Zeiss glass. Considering the age of these optics, it is very difficult to find examples in better condition. The body of each lens shows normal wear marks for its age, but all lenses remain fully usable and ready for production work.⚙️ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 25mm F4 - this lens with serial number 6087853 was produced in East Germany around 1961. During this era, the lens was a vital part of the professional photography landscape in the early 1960s. At that time it was a premier choice for scientific and journalistic work worldwide. Because it was built for an SLR system, the lens utilized a pioneering retrofocus design, which allowed a wide-angle view while maintaining enough clearance for the camera's internal mirror to flip up. This engineering milestone solidified the Flektogon's reputation as one of the most versatile wide-angle lenses of the Cold War era.
• Lens Mount - Arri PL
• Focal Length - 25mm
• Maximum Aperture - F4
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 6
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.2m
• Filter Size - 77mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 6087853 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm F2.8 - this lens with serial number 4255878A was manufactured in East Germany around 1954–1955. This period was a golden era for the VEB Carl Zeiss Jena factory, as they were establishing the Flektogon as the world's first successful retrofocus wide-angle lens series for 35mm SLR cameras. As a piece of optical history, it stands as a testament to the industrial revival of Jena and the high standards of East German precision engineering in the mid-1950s.
• Lens Mount - Arri PL
• Focal Length - 35mm
• Maximum Aperture - F2.8
• Minimum Aperture - F16
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 12
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.35m
• Filter Size - 49mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 4255878A Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm F2 - this lens with serial number 4262145 was manufactured in East Germany around 1954–1955. This period represents a high point for the VEB Carl Zeiss Jena factory, as they were refining the legendary Biotar formula – a sophisticated six-element Double Gauss design that later became the blueprint for many famous lenses, including the Soviet Helios-44 series. Produced during the post-war industrial recovery, this lens features the classic 10-blade aperture configuration, which was a deliberate choice to maintain a nearly circular opening for high-quality background blur. This specific unit stands as a historical bridge between the early heavy brass constructions and the later mass-produced aluminum versions, capturing the precise moment when Jena's optical engineering set the international benchmark for high-speed standard lenses.
• Lens Mount - Arri PL
• Focal Length - 58mm
• Maximum Aperture - F2
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 10
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.5m
• Filter Size - 49mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 4262145 Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar T 80mm F2.8 - this lens with serial number 3584207 was manufactured in East Germany around 1951–1952. This specific unit represents the very early post-war era of the VEB Carl Zeiss Jena factory, produced at a time when the "Biometar" name was introduced as a sophisticated five-element alternative to the famous Planar design. As a product of the early 1950s, this lens still carries the prestigious red "T" marking, signifying the factory's advanced anti-reflective coating technology developed during the war. It features the sought-after 12-blade aperture mechanism, a hallmark of Jena’s premium engineering that was later simplified in mass production to save costs. Designed during a period of intense industrial rebuilding, this Biometar was a high-end tool meant to showcase East German precision to the world, offering a unique bridge between medium-format capabilities and high-speed portrait performance.
• Lens Mount - Arri PL
• Focal Length - 80mm
• Maximum Aperture - F2.8
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 12
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.8m
• Filter Size - 49mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 3584207 Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm F4 - this lens with serial number 4293786 was produced in East Germany around 1954–1955. It represents a significant era for the VEB Carl Zeiss Jena factory, which continued to manufacture this classic three-element "Triplet" design even as more complex optical formulas were being developed. Originally designed by Harold Dennis Taylor and refined by Zeiss, the Triotar was celebrated for its simplicity and the unique, painterly quality of its rendering. This specific unit is a standout historical example due to its 15-blade aperture mechanism. In the mid-1950s, such a high blade count was a mark of premium mechanical craftsmanship, ensuring a perfectly circular aperture that produced exceptionally smooth, rounded highlights – a feature that was often simplified in later, more mass-produced telephoto lenses. Furthermore, this version features a 1.2m minimum focusing distance, which was a notable improvement over the more common 1.5m versions, allowing photographers of the time to capture tighter portraits with the distinct "soap bubble" bokeh characteristic of the Triotar's optical heritage.
• Lens Mount - Arri PL
• Focal Length - 135mm
• Maximum Aperture - F4
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 15
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 1.2m
• Filter Size - 49mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 4293786🎬 WHY CHOOSE THIS LENS SET? This Carl Zeiss Jena set is ideal for filmmakers who want a true vintage cinema image with full frame coverage and a rare matched character across multiple focal lengths. The rendering is warm, organic, and unmistakably classic, making this set especially attractive for narrative films, commercials, fashion shoots, music videos, and artistic productions. With Arri PL adaptation and cine-mod usability, you get the soul of early Zeiss glass with practical on-set control for modern professional camera systems.📦 THIS OFFER INCLUDES: ✔ Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 25mm F4 Cine Mod Lens✔ Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm F2.8 Cine Mod Lens✔ Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm F2 Cine Mod Lens✔ Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar T 80mm F2.8 Cine Mod Lens✔ Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm F4 Cine Mod Lens✔ Follow Focus Gear on Focusing Ring (on each lens)✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood✔ Front & Rear Caps✔ Arri PL Mount Adaptation✔ Protective Waterproof Case for Transporting and Storage This is a rare opportunity to own a production-ready early Carl Zeiss Jena cine mod full frame set with classic rendering and practical usability for modern filmmaking. A beautiful choice for those who value character, history, and cinematic image quality.
This very rare Carl Zeiss Jena 5-lens cine mod set is a highly collectible and production-ready vintage lens package created for cinematography and professional video capturing work. The set includes 25mm, 35mm, 58mm, 80mm, and 135mm focal lengths, giving filmmakers a versatile range from wide angle to portrait and telephoto. All lenses in this set were made in the 1950s or early 1960s, which makes finding a matched group in this condition especially difficult. Each lens has been serviced and cine-modded, with follow focus gear on the focusing ring for precise manual focusing control on set. The set is adapted to Arri PL mount, making it suitable for a wide range of professional cinema cameras and PL-based workflows. A major highlight of this set is that all lenses cover full frame sensors, while delivering the beautiful warm vintage rendering that early Carl Zeiss lenses are known for. Expect rich character, organic contrast, classic color reproduction, and an unmistakable old-world cinematic look that modern lenses often cannot replicate. These lenses are an excellent choice for filmmakers, DPs, rental houses, collectors, and vintage glass enthusiasts looking for a distinctive visual signature. Whether used for narrative filmmaking, commercials, music videos, documentaries, or stylized editorial work, this set provides a timeless image with true vintage personality. The glass on all lenses is in good condition for their age. There is very minor wear on the glass, but nothing that affects the final image. As is typical for optical glass from this production era, some lenses may show tiny internal bubbles and other period-specific manufacturing peculiarities such as faint glass striations or minor coating irregularities. These are normal for vintage lenses of the 1950s–1960s and do not have a meaningful effect on the final image, while also reflecting the authentic character of early Carl Zeiss glass. Considering the age of these optics, it is very difficult to find examples in better condition. The body of each lens shows normal wear marks for its age, but all lenses remain fully usable and ready for production work.⚙️ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 25mm F4 - this lens with serial number 6087853 was produced in East Germany around 1961. During this era, the lens was a vital part of the professional photography landscape in the early 1960s. At that time it was a premier choice for scientific and journalistic work worldwide. Because it was built for an SLR system, the lens utilized a pioneering retrofocus design, which allowed a wide-angle view while maintaining enough clearance for the camera's internal mirror to flip up. This engineering milestone solidified the Flektogon's reputation as one of the most versatile wide-angle lenses of the Cold War era.
• Lens Mount - Arri PL
• Focal Length - 25mm
• Maximum Aperture - F4
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 6
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.2m
• Filter Size - 77mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 6087853 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm F2.8 - this lens with serial number 4255878A was manufactured in East Germany around 1954–1955. This period was a golden era for the VEB Carl Zeiss Jena factory, as they were establishing the Flektogon as the world's first successful retrofocus wide-angle lens series for 35mm SLR cameras. As a piece of optical history, it stands as a testament to the industrial revival of Jena and the high standards of East German precision engineering in the mid-1950s.
• Lens Mount - Arri PL
• Focal Length - 35mm
• Maximum Aperture - F2.8
• Minimum Aperture - F16
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 12
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.35m
• Filter Size - 49mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 4255878A Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm F2 - this lens with serial number 4262145 was manufactured in East Germany around 1954–1955. This period represents a high point for the VEB Carl Zeiss Jena factory, as they were refining the legendary Biotar formula – a sophisticated six-element Double Gauss design that later became the blueprint for many famous lenses, including the Soviet Helios-44 series. Produced during the post-war industrial recovery, this lens features the classic 10-blade aperture configuration, which was a deliberate choice to maintain a nearly circular opening for high-quality background blur. This specific unit stands as a historical bridge between the early heavy brass constructions and the later mass-produced aluminum versions, capturing the precise moment when Jena's optical engineering set the international benchmark for high-speed standard lenses.
• Lens Mount - Arri PL
• Focal Length - 58mm
• Maximum Aperture - F2
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 10
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.5m
• Filter Size - 49mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 4262145 Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar T 80mm F2.8 - this lens with serial number 3584207 was manufactured in East Germany around 1951–1952. This specific unit represents the very early post-war era of the VEB Carl Zeiss Jena factory, produced at a time when the "Biometar" name was introduced as a sophisticated five-element alternative to the famous Planar design. As a product of the early 1950s, this lens still carries the prestigious red "T" marking, signifying the factory's advanced anti-reflective coating technology developed during the war. It features the sought-after 12-blade aperture mechanism, a hallmark of Jena’s premium engineering that was later simplified in mass production to save costs. Designed during a period of intense industrial rebuilding, this Biometar was a high-end tool meant to showcase East German precision to the world, offering a unique bridge between medium-format capabilities and high-speed portrait performance.
• Lens Mount - Arri PL
• Focal Length - 80mm
• Maximum Aperture - F2.8
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 12
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.8m
• Filter Size - 49mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 3584207 Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm F4 - this lens with serial number 4293786 was produced in East Germany around 1954–1955. It represents a significant era for the VEB Carl Zeiss Jena factory, which continued to manufacture this classic three-element "Triplet" design even as more complex optical formulas were being developed. Originally designed by Harold Dennis Taylor and refined by Zeiss, the Triotar was celebrated for its simplicity and the unique, painterly quality of its rendering. This specific unit is a standout historical example due to its 15-blade aperture mechanism. In the mid-1950s, such a high blade count was a mark of premium mechanical craftsmanship, ensuring a perfectly circular aperture that produced exceptionally smooth, rounded highlights – a feature that was often simplified in later, more mass-produced telephoto lenses. Furthermore, this version features a 1.2m minimum focusing distance, which was a notable improvement over the more common 1.5m versions, allowing photographers of the time to capture tighter portraits with the distinct "soap bubble" bokeh characteristic of the Triotar's optical heritage.
• Lens Mount - Arri PL
• Focal Length - 135mm
• Maximum Aperture - F4
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 15
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 1.2m
• Filter Size - 49mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 4293786🎬 WHY CHOOSE THIS LENS SET? This Carl Zeiss Jena set is ideal for filmmakers who want a true vintage cinema image with full frame coverage and a rare matched character across multiple focal lengths. The rendering is warm, organic, and unmistakably classic, making this set especially attractive for narrative films, commercials, fashion shoots, music videos, and artistic productions. With Arri PL adaptation and cine-mod usability, you get the soul of early Zeiss glass with practical on-set control for modern professional camera systems.📦 THIS OFFER INCLUDES: ✔ Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 25mm F4 Cine Mod Lens✔ Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm F2.8 Cine Mod Lens✔ Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm F2 Cine Mod Lens✔ Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar T 80mm F2.8 Cine Mod Lens✔ Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm F4 Cine Mod Lens✔ Follow Focus Gear on Focusing Ring (on each lens)✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood✔ Front & Rear Caps✔ Arri PL Mount Adaptation✔ Protective Waterproof Case for Transporting and Storage This is a rare opportunity to own a production-ready early Carl Zeiss Jena cine mod full frame set with classic rendering and practical usability for modern filmmaking. A beautiful choice for those who value character, history, and cinematic image quality.
