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The Arri Zeiss Master Anamorphic Lenses represent the pinnacle of modern anamorphic cinema optics, delivering unparalleled image quality, precision engineering, and a refined cinematic aesthetic. Designed in close collaboration with top cinematographers, these lenses combine the classic emotional impact of anamorphic imagery—wide aspect ratios, elegant oval bokeh, and controlled anamorphic flares—with the clarity, consistency, and reliability demanded by contemporary productions. Featuring a fast, constant T1.9 aperture across the focal range, Master Anamorphics offer exceptional low-light performance and precise depth-of-field control while maintaining remarkable sharpness and contrast from center to edge.

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Built for the most demanding feature films, high-end television, and commercial work, Zeiss Master Anamorphic lenses are engineered with minimal distortion, virtually no focus breathing, and perfectly matched color, contrast, and focus characteristics across the entire set. Their robust, precision-crafted cine housings ensure smooth focus pulls and dependable performance in any shooting environment. Whether capturing epic wides, intimate close-ups, or complex camera movement, the Zeiss Master Anamorphic series delivers a clean yet expressive anamorphic look—offering filmmakers the creative power of classic cinema with the technical excellence of Zeiss’s most advanced optical design.