The ARRI Ultra Prime series, co-developed with ZEISS, is a legendary set of cinema lenses known for their clinical precision, lightweight design, and extensive focal range. Originally released in 1999 to replace the “Standard Speed” series, they remain a global industry workhorse for Super 35mm cinematography.
The set consists of 15 focal lengths (ranging from 8mm to 180mm), providing one of the most comprehensive prime sets available. Most of the lenses in the series feature a fast maximum aperture of T1.9, ensuring consistent exposure and depth-of-field control when swapping focal lengths.
Key Features:
Uniformity: Almost all lenses (16mm to 135mm) share a 95mm front diameter and identical gear positions for focus and iris, allowing for rapid lens changes without moving follow-focus motors or matte boxes.
Legendary Optics: Utilizing ZEISS T XP anti-reflex coating, these lenses provide high contrast, high resolution, and minimal flare, rendering “clean” and natural skin tones.
Close Focus Performance: Designed with floating elements, Ultra Primes maintain exceptional sharpness and image quality even at their minimum focus distances.
Lightweight Build: Their compact housing makes them a preferred choice for handheld operation, Steadicam, and gimbal work compared to the heavier Master Prime series.
Minimal Distortion: Even at wider focal lengths (like the 12mm or 14mm), the lenses exhibit remarkably low geometric distortion and controlled chromatic aberration.
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1-13-2026
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