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Questions about Zeiss SuperSpeed Mark III

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Jon MIchael Puntervold

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I came across a document listing different lenses and their image circles a few weeks back, anybody know who/where? Or simply if they'll cover 5k similarly to the RPP?

Price, what do you think is a reasonable price for a set of 6 SuperSpeeds?
 
Great optics. Great performer for the size/prise/age.

Soft wide open (but not terribly soft : if my statement can be of any help...). But they give a pleasant look since T2.


Patrick
 
Zeiss T 1.4 super speeds are NOT MK I. They originally came in “B” mount with no gears on the iris or focus. They rotate from close focus to infinity in a 180 degree turn of the focus barrel and have markings in feet AND meters. The front elements are different sizes and need to be modified with Delrin 80mm front spacer rings and Arri gears. If you want them in PL (Positive Lock) you can use a “B” to PL adapter or change the entire rear mount to PL. When you are finished modifying, you have the Frankenstein bastard child super speed lens set from Hell that nobody wants to rent or own. The optical quality is excellent.

The lens on the right has the after market PL mount and Delrin focus gear.




The Zeiss MK I super speeds in PL go from close focus to infinity in a 180 degree turn of the focus barrel and have markings in feet AND meters. Some early models had no Arri 32 pitch gears on the iris. The assistant cameramen found it hard to hit marks when pulling focus so Arri/Zeiss changed the next generation to 360 degrees of travel from close focus to infinity. "Ninja Star" bokeh. Not appealing to everyone.




The Zeiss MK II super speeds in PL go from close focus to infinity in a 360 degree turn of the focus barrel and have markings in feet AND meters. This 360 degree movement is sometimes referred to as having extended markings or engravings. These lenses have factory gears on both the focus and iris. In July 2010, I was offered a MK I 1/2?. It had the 360 degree rotation, but only one focus gear. No iris gear. This lens must have been made when Arri changed over from MK I to MK II.




Zeiss MK III super speeds in PL go from close focus to infinity in a 360 degree turn and have extended markings in feet OR meters. They also have much larger engravings then the previous models. These lenses have factory gears on the focus and iris. They still command top dollar at $ 35,000 - 40,000 for a set of five. These are the most recent versions and best marked lenses. If your going to aim for one set go for these.
 
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