Press release

ZEISS Introduces Panoptes 65 Cinema Lenses at Cine Gear Expo LA

First Hands-On Opportunity at Universal Studios Lot, June 5-6
27 May 2026

Oberkochen, Germany | 27 May 2026 | ZEISS Photonics & Optics

ZEISS is launching their new Panoptes 65 primes at Cine Gear Expo in Los Angeles, on June 5, 2026. For the first time, show attendees can get hands-on with these new lenses. Designed for the 65mm format, this comprehensive set of ten primes represents the ZEISS definitive commitment to large-format cinematography.

  • All ten ZEISS Panoptes 65 lenses arranged on a white background

    The full Panoptes 65 set consists of ten focal lengths from 25 to 180 mm – all T2.2

  • Portrait of a smiling woman resting her head on her right hand. Various light sources are visible in the blurred background.

    ZEISS Panoptes 65 110 mm at T2.2 (BMD URSA Cine 17K 65)

  • Close-up of the front of the ZEISS Panoptes 65 55mm. The front lens element and the engraving "ZEISS Panoptes 65 55mm/T2.2 T*" are visible.

    All ZEISS Panoptes 65 lenses feature a fast T2.2

The Panoptes 65 brings a rich history of optical expertise in cinema to the 65mm format. Geared towards a diverse range of productions, these lenses carry the hallmarks cinematographers have long trusted and come to expect from ZEISS — combined with a carefully balanced aesthetic for the 65mm format: natural colors, forgiving skin textures, gentle focus fall-off and a silky bokeh.

"The Panoptes 65 introduction is an example of the ZEISS commitment to the future of large format filmmaking: a complete, cohesive set of lenses built to perform at every stage of production, from set to post," asserts Jeanfre Fachon, Senior Product Manager Cinema at ZEISS.

Consistency, lens data and coverage

Ready to interface with today's filmmaking landscape, the new ZEISS Panoptes 65 lenses are engineered to display consistent rendering that holds up under the scrutiny of VFX pipelines and compositing workflows. Off the shelf, they offer full lens data support with eXtended Data (XD) and integration into the ZEISS CinCraft ecosystem for camera tracking, virtual production and visual effects workflows.

The Panoptes 65 line comprises ten focal lengths — 25mm, 35mm, 40mm, 45mm, 55mm, 70mm, 90mm, 110mm, 135mm, and 180mm — all featuring a uniform T-stop of T2.2. With the best of ZEISS ergonomics, these primes feature dual scales (metric and imperial) and consistent placement of focus and iris rings across the set. Complete with LPL mount, Panoptes 65 cover an image circle of 59.9mm for optimum compatibility with existing large format cameras including the Arri Alexa 265, Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65, Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55 and those to come.

Availability

ZEISS Panoptes 65s are available to order now. Deliveries of the 35mm through 135mm focal lengths are scheduled to begin late summer 2026, with the 25mm and 180mm slated for 2027. The lenses are available as a set or individually from authorized ZEISS Cinema dealers. To find out more, please visit: zeiss.com/panoptes65

You can download product images here.

Press Contact Benjamin Hagen ZEISS Cinematography

About ZEISS

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).

For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.

With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.

With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide (September 30, 2025). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.

Further information at www.zeiss.com

About Photonics & Optics

ZEISS, a leading provider of optical and optoelectronic technologies, brings together business units outside of its segments in the strategic business urea of Photonics & Optics, based in Oberkochen and Jena. This area offers customers worldwide a wide range of optical and photonic technologies in highly specialized markets: Mobile Imaging, Hunting & Nature, Cinematography, Microoptics, Spectroscopy, Planetarium, and Simulation Projection Solutions. By bringing these various business areas together under one roof, ZEISS creates a home for these highly specialized businesses, allowing them to focus entirely on their technology and market development and the success of their customers.

Press photos

  • ZEISS Panoptes 65 set

    The full Panoptes 65 set consists of ten focal lengths from 25 to 180 mm – all T2.2

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  • ZEISS Panoptes 65 test shot

    ZEISS Panoptes 65 110 mm at T2.2 (BMD URSA Cine 17K 65)

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  • ZEISS Panoptes 65 55 mm close-up

    All ZEISS Panoptes 65 lenses feature a fast T2.2

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