ARRI Zeiss Master Prime

These modern lenses feature a constant, super fast T1.3 aperture through the entire range — 12mm to 150mm. They have a smooth focus motion, well laid out distance markings, and a standardized 114mm front diameter. While not the most compact of spherical primes at roughly 5 lbs per lens, being fairly consistent across the range makes them easy for assistants to change lenses and balance them on a gimbal or stabilized head.

Cinematographers who value clean, high resolution images often choose these lenses. They were designed to be as sharp as possible, even at T1.3, to provide maximum clarity on digital sensors, and can counteract shooting on 35mm film. They are devoid of vintage characteristics or optical imperfections, having virtually no distortion even at the widest focal lengths, nor chromatic or spherical aberration. They do not flare easily, thus eliminating surprises. Simply put, what you see is what you get.