ZEISS SUPER SPEED S16 MKIII 85MM PRIME

ZEISS SUPER SPEED S16 MKIII 85MM PRIME LENS

Used Zeiss Super Speed S16 MKIII 85mm Prime Lens for Sale

Description

The Zeiss Super Speed S16 MKIII 85mm is a rare and highly sought-after individual prime from the pinnacle of the legendary Zeiss Super Speed S16 lineage, delivering the exceptional fast aperture, outstanding optical sharpness, and refined MKIII optical character that have made the Super Speed series one of the most celebrated lens families in professional Super 16mm filmmaking history. As the longest focal length in the Super Speed S16 family, the 85mm occupies a uniquely valuable position within the set — providing cinematographers with a short telephoto perspective ideal for portraiture, close-up dialogue, and subject isolation — while retaining the full T1.3 maximum aperture and distinctive Zeiss optical rendering that define the Super Speed series at its finest MKIII expression. Compact, lightweight, and built to ARRI PL mount standards, this lens is an outstanding choice for documentary, independent film, and television productions seeking the rarest and most refined individual Super Speed focal length for Super 16mm camera platforms.

Key Features:
The fast T1.3 maximum aperture delivers exceptional low-light performance and a beautifully shallow depth of field, making this lens an outstanding tool for intimate portraiture, close-up dialogue, and subject isolation in demanding lighting conditions.
As the longest focal length in the Super Speed S16 family, the 85mm provides a uniquely valuable short telephoto perspective that complements the wider focal lengths of the Super Speed set with flattering subject compression and smooth background separation.
The MKIII designation represents the most refined and accomplished iteration of the Super Speed lineage, featuring the most advanced optical coatings, superior contrast rendition, and the most significantly reduced focus breathing of any Super Speed generation.
Built with a robust metal barrel construction and PL mount compatibility, this lens integrates reliably with a wide range of professional S16 cinema camera bodies including the ARRI SR3 and ARRI 416.
The rare availability of the 85mm as an individual focal length makes it a particularly valuable addition to existing Super Speed S16 sets, completing or extending a cinematographer’s Super Speed kit with the most sought-after telephoto Super Speed prime.
Minimal focus breathing and smooth, well-damped focus and aperture rings make this lens highly practical for focus pullers working in fast-paced, run-and-gun, and documentary production environments.