Zeiss Distagon 16mm/T1.3 S16 PL Mount Lens (S/S) Century Mk 2 Vintage

Description: 16mm Zeiss Distagon T1.3 super speed Super 16 MK2. Century Precision Conversion. One original owner. Clean lens , smooth movement, no fungus. Zeiss created the Super 16 (S16) lens line, specifically designed to cover the larger image area of Super 16 without vignetting and to deliver the optical quality that Zeiss was renowned for. 3. Key Features and Lens Models •The Zeiss S16 lenses offered characteristics like sharpness, high contrast, and color fidelity. They were lightweight and compact, ideal for handheld use, especially with the compact Arriflex SR series cameras. •Notable models included the Zeiss Super Speed S16 lenses (such as 9.5mm, 12mm, 16mm, and 25mm focal lengths). These lenses were fast, with apertures often as wide as T1.3, allowing filmmakers to work in low-light conditions. 4. Evolution and Legacy •Over the years, the Zeiss S16 lenses went through refinements, with coatings and optical designs improving with each iteration. •As digital cinema took over, Zeiss and ARRI continued to innovate, but S16 lenses remain popular in the digital era for their vintage aesthetic and compatibility with certain digital sensors.

Price: 2300 USD

Location: Miami, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-01T02:30:29.000Z

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