NEW ZEISS LIGHTWEIGHT ZOOM LWZ.3 (21-100MM)

Carl Zeiss is a German manufacturer of optical systems, industrial measurements and medical devices known for its high quality cinema lenses has launched a new ZEISS Lightweight Zoom LWZ.3 21-100mm/T2.9-3.9  (ZEISS LWZ.3) for the Super 35 format that can be used for a wide range of applications.

The new 21-100mm zoom lens weighs over 2 kilograms and features a speed of T2.9 on the wide end which linearly ramps to around T3.9 when fully zoomed in.

The minimum focus distance for the lens is right about 2.9 feet with 300 degrees of focus rotation

The ZEISS LWZ.3’s optical qualities, long focus rotation angle for precise focusing and the high quality of the materials used in its construction make it the ideal lens for sophisticated film shoots. Because of its modern optical design in a compact and high-quality housing, the ZEISS LWZ.3 is a long-term investment, especially for smaller productions.

Moreover, the ZEISS LWZ.3 is equipped with the Interchangeable Mount System, which includes five different mounts for all current camera systems.  The lens is characterised by its ergonomics, which allow high-quality films to be shot even in difficult situations.

The bokeh, highlights and contrasts offer a look that could otherwise only get with more expensive cine lenses.

Other technical quality features of the LWZ.3, as claimed by the company, includes its calibrated scales, consistent imaging quality across the entire image field, no vignetting and the efficient reduction of reflections due to the well-known ZEISS anti reflective coating with very minimum lens breathing.

The new zoom lens is compatible with current camera systems and will be available starting January 2017.