ZEISS SUPER SPEED MKIII 3RD GEN.

9.5MM, 12MM, 16MM, 25MM, 50MM *SUPER 16MM (+ 4MM, 8MM)

S16 T1.3 (7 LENS SET) w/ 330º Rotation

(A+++ RATED)

INCLUDED: Super 16 / 3rd Gen / 330ºR / 80OD

• ZEISS 4.5mm Century Wide Aspheron - 180ºR - 80OD
• ZEISS 8mm Standard mkii T2.1 V2 - 180ºR - 80OD
• ZEISS 9.5mm Super Speed mk3 v3 T1.3 cf/10" 
• ZEISS 12mm Super Speed mk3 v3 T1.3 cf/8" 
• ZEISS 16mm Super Speed mk3 v3 T1.3 cf/8" 
• ZEISS 25mm Super Speed mk3 v3 T1.3 cf/10" 
• ZEISS 50mm Super Speed mk3 v3 T1.3 cf/ 

The ARRI/ Zeiss 16 Format Super Speeds MK3 (Version 3) Super 16 prime lenses are the absolute pinnacle of original Super 16 analog cinema glass. Because Zeiss ceased production of fast 16mm primes after this run, they are highly sought after by boutique rental houses and cinematographers shooting on modern digital sensors (like the ARRI Alexa 35 in 16mm crop mode) or vintage SR3/XTR film cameras.

Unlike the MK1 and MK2 versions, the MK3s feature factory-native integrated focus and iris gears, a uniform 80mm front diameter across the core set, and much larger, dual-sided orientation markings.

Depending on the configuration and number of lenses in the set, the current market value ranges from $25,000 to over $45,000+ USD.

A breakdown of how this value is distributed highlights why these lenses command such a premium:

1. Market Valuation by Kit Composition

• The Rare Complete Extended Set (6 to 7 Lenses - adding the 8mm and 65mm or 85mm):

  • Finding a pure MK3 version 3 complete 7-lens extended set is exceptionally rare, as many sets on the market are "franken-sets" mixed with MK2 elements. A fully matching, mint-condition 7-lens MK3 set actively retails at high-end cinema brokerages (like Old School Cameras)   

2. Value Breakdown by Individual Focal Lengths

If split apart or appraised item-by-item, the MK3 individual values are highly dependent on focal length rarity:

• 9.5mm T1.3 MK3: $6,500 – $8,000 (Highly coveted wide end, requires pristine glass geometry).

• 12mm T1.3 MK3: $5,500 – $7,000

• 16mm T1.3 MK3: $5,000 – $6,500 (The workhorse of the format).

• 25mm T1.3 MK3: $5,500 – $6,500

• 50mm T1.3 MK3: $6,000 – $7,500

Key Value Drivers for the MK3 S16 Set

• Purity of the Set (MK2 vs. MK3): Because true MK3s are scarce, sellers frequently mix MK2 lenses (which only have focus gears and varying front diameters) into a kit and call it a "MK2/MK3 set." A pure, unmixed MK3 set where every single lens has factory iris gears and matching text styles commands a 20% to 30% premium.

• Optical Coating Condition (T Coating):* The Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating on these vintage lenses is notoriously prone to cleaning marks and element scratches from decades of field use. Sets with zero coating degradation or internal optical separation command top dollar.

• The "Alexa 35" Effect: The market value for these lenses has remained aggressively high due to modern high-end digital cameras introducing dedicated Super 16 sensor modes. DPs want the organic, distinctive, ultra-sharp-yet-vintage look of MK3 glass without the ergonomics hassle of using older MK1/MK2 housings.

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