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AATMA BOY! This new family of Zeiss lenses ooze classic character but stay consistent across all focal lengths
CLASSIC SOUL FOR PRICEY PRIMES
Zeiss analysed the characteristics cinematographers loved in historic designs and reinterpreted them in a new optical formula. The result is a style that emphasises softly rendered skin tones, low contrast and smooth focus transitions, alongside a rich, ‘soap-bubble’ bokeh effect. Despite the image signature, the lenses follow Zeiss’ modern cinema standards with consistent size, weight and gear positioning. The lenses also feature Zeiss eXtended Data (XD) technology and integrate with the Zeiss Cincraft ecosystem, offering detailed lens metadata for visual effects, camera tracking and virtual production workflows. zeiss.com
Zeiss has unveiled its new Aatma series of full-frame cinema primes, designed to combine the expressive character of classic lenses with the consistency and workflow integration required for modern filmmaking. This new range includes nine lenses covering focal lengths from 18mm to 135mm, all with a fast T1.5 aperture. The set has been developed to evoke the distinctive look of some of Zeiss’ most beloved legacy optics while incorporating contemporary optical engineering and mechanical design. But brace yourself for the price – each lens is a cool £19,115/$20,950. The name Aatma is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning ‘soul’. Instead of recreating vintage glass directly,
“The new RF design is faster and lighter with improved quality” L-series, while hybrid features such as smooth autofocus and a dedicated iris ring make it capable of professional video work. The manual aperture ring has a de-click switch to make silent iris changes. Focus breathing is well controlled, helping to maintain a consistent composition and field of view when racking focus. A linear focus motor is designed to give intuitive manual focus control. The large front elements mean these lenses aren’t matched with other Canon Hybrid series primes, which share a 67mm front filter ring and general size for ease in rigging and working with multiple lenses. canon.co.uk
BOKEH FACE These pricey primes are built to deliver amazing out-of-focus areas with a smooth look
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