ARRI Zeiss 10mm Standard Speed T2.1

ARRI ZEISS 10MM STANDARD SPEED CINEMA LENS

SPECS:

• T2.1 CF/1'2"
• Weight 7.0 LBS
• Diameter Front 156OD 
• ARRI PL MOUNT MK2
• ARRI .08 pitch gear focus 
• ARRI .08 pitch gear iris  

Key Characteristics & What It's Known For:

• Filmic Quality: They provide a beautiful, soft, organic look with pleasing skin tones, contrasting with the clinical sharpness of modern lenses, adding warmth and depth.
• Moderate Contrast & Sharpness: Excellent balance—sharp enough to be detailed but not so sharp that it looks harsh, with smooth falloff.
• Color Rendition: Known for natural, sometimes slightly cooler, color reproduction.
• Compact & Lightweight: Their small size and light weight make them ideal for handheld, Steadicam, and gimbal work.
• Distortion Control: Features well-controlled distortion and minimal breathing, a hallmark of Zeiss engineering.
• Industry Workhorse: Used on countless feature films for decades, providing a consistent, reliable aesthetic.
• Complement to Modern Gear: Often paired with faster Zeiss lenses (like Super Speeds) to provide wider coverage and a slightly different, vintage look.