ZEISS SUPER SPEED S16 MKI SET OF 5: 9.5,12,16,25,50

Includes:
Zeiss Super Speed S16 MkI 9,5mm T* F1.2 Distagon
Zeiss Super Speed S16 MkI 12mm T* F1.2 Distagon
Zeiss Super Speed S16 MkI 16mm T* F1.2 Distagon
Zeiss Super Speed S16 MkI 25mm T* F1.2 Distagon
Zeiss Super Speed S16 MkI 50mm T* F1.3 Planar (covers 35mm cameras)
All lenses with Bayonet mounts (MK. I)

The Zeiss Super Speed S16 MKI Set of 5 is a rare and historically significant collection of first-generation Super 16mm cinema primes representing the original and pioneering iteration of Zeiss’s iconic Super Speed lineage — the lenses that first established the Super Speed series as one of the most influential and celebrated fast prime families in professional S16 filmmaking history. This complete five-lens set — covering focal lengths of 9.5mm, 12mm, 16mm, 25mm, and 50mm — delivers the original and unmistakably vintage Zeiss Super Speed optical character, with a softer contrast signature, more characterful flare behavior, and a distinctly organic image quality that distinguishes the first-generation MKI from its later MKII and MKIII successors and makes it a uniquely collectible and sought-after lens set. Compact, lightweight, and built to ARRI PL mount standards, this set is a compelling and rare choice for documentary, independent film, and television productions seeking the authentic first-generation Super Speed optical experience and the irreplaceable vintage rendering that only the original MKI generation can deliver.

Key Features:
Each lens in the set features the original T1.3 maximum aperture that made the Super Speed series a revolutionary tool for low-light and available-light filmmaking when first introduced, delivering exceptional fast aperture performance across all five focal lengths.
The MKI designation identifies this as the pioneering first-generation Super Speed set, offering the most distinctively vintage Zeiss Super Speed optical character with a softer contrast signature and more characterful flare behavior than the refined MKII and MKIII successors.
The five focal lengths — 9.5mm, 12mm, 16mm, 25mm, and 50mm — provide a comprehensive range covering ultra-wide through short telephoto perspectives, purpose-built for Super 16mm format acquisition and delivering the full breadth of the original Super Speed focal length lineup.
The original MKI optical formula delivers a uniquely vintage rendering with an organic, three-dimensional image quality and distinctive optical expressiveness that sets it apart from the more technically refined performance of later Super Speed generations.
All five lenses share the consistent color rendition and optical character of the original MKI generation, ensuring a visually cohesive and unified vintage cinematic look throughout an entire production.
Built with robust metal barrel construction and PL mount compatibility, these lenses integrate reliably with a wide range of professional S16 cinema camera bodies including the ARRI SR3 and ARRI 416.
The rarity and historical significance of a complete MKI set in consistent condition makes this collection a particularly exceptional and collectible acquisition for cinematographers and collectors seeking the authentic original Super Speed experience.