Carl Zeiss f1.2/T1.4 Super Speed Set FS

[Jorge Díaz-Amador]

I currently have a set of first generation Zeiss Super Speed primes undergoing complete overhaul. Since I have been told by West Coast (US) lens techs that these are called "B Speeds" (I always called them Mk. I Super Speeds), I will refer to them as first generation Super Speeds.

This set is in the best mechanical condition that I have ever seen for these type of lenses (I've been working on this type of lenses for 10 years). Once the refurbishment process is finished, they will be in excellent condition and ready for years of use.

Details are as follows:

Distagon 1,2/18mm T1.4
Distagon 1,2/25mm T1.4
Distagon 1,2/35mm T1.4
Planar 1,3/50mm T1.4
Planar 1,4/85mm T1.4

Despite the fact that these lenses are rated by Carl Zeiss as T1.4, the first three lenses are f1.2 which means they will have the exact same depth of field as the T1.3 Super Speeds. This is because they are the same optical design (but with a different iris design).

The 50 and 85mm are a little slower at f1.3 and f1.4 respectively. This is due to the fact that a large enough rear element for f1.2 would not fit inside the ARRI Bayonet mount. These two focal lengths were re-designed for the T1.3 series.

The difference between T1.3 and T1.4 is miniscule, and what is really desired on a digital camera is the f-stop which determines depth of field.

These lenses will be fitted with permanent PL mounts, focus gears and 80mm fronts.

With second generation T1.3 sets selling for nearly $40,000. USD, these lenses represent an opportunity for significant savings.

This is the first set of 35mm format Super Speeds that I have had in stock since 2004, and it will likely be the last for a long time. Express your interest now, before they are gone.

Please PM me if you are interested.

 

[Jorge Díaz-Amador]

This is a photo of the last set of T1.4 primes that I sold:

The set I'm selling now will look nearly identical. I'll take photos once the service work is complete.

 

[Paul Hazlett]

I can't afford these now, but I would love to see how high the bidding goes.

25k 30k ??

 

[Billy Mead]

I currently have a set of first generation Zeiss Super Speed primes undergoing complete overhaul. Since I have been told by West Coast (US) lens techs that these are called "B Speeds" (I always called them Mk. I Super Speeds), I will refer to them as first generation Super Speeds.

This set is in the best mechanical condition that I have ever seen for these type of lenses (I've been working on this type of lenses for 10 years). Once the refurbishment process is finished, they will be in excellent condition and ready for years of use.

Details are as follows:

Distagon 1,2/18mm T1.4
Distagon 1,2/25mm T1.4
Distagon 1,2/35mm T1.4
Planar 1,3/50mm T1.4
Planar 1,4/85mm T1.4

Despite the fact that these lenses are rated by Carl Zeiss as T1.4, the first three lenses are f1.2 which means they will have the exact same depth of field as the T1.3 Super Speeds. This is because they are the same optical design (but with a different iris design).

The 50 and 85mm are a little slower at f1.3 and f1.4 respectively. This is due to the fact that a large enough rear element for f1.2 would not fit inside the ARRI Bayonet mount. These two focal lengths were re-designed for the T1.3 series.

The difference between T1.3 and T1.4 is miniscule, and what is really desired on a digital camera is the f-stop which determines depth of field.

These lenses will be fitted with permanent PL mounts, focus gears and 80mm fronts.

With second generation T1.3 sets selling for nearly $40,000. USD, these lenses represent an opportunity for significant savings.

This is the first set of 35mm format Super Speeds that I have had in stock since 2004, and it will likely be the last for a long time. Express your interest now, before they are gone.

Please PM me if you are interested.

Whatever did become of these Jorge? Damn tasty.

 

[GENERATION 4K]

I am interested. I just got my RED and we are about to buy primes. I foward this to my DOP and get back to you as soon as possible

 

[GENERATION 4K]

I send you a email!

Best,
Christoph

 

[Fredrik Callinggard]

I currently have a set of first generation Zeiss Super Speed primes undergoing complete overhaul. Since I have been told by West Coast (US) lens techs that these are called "B Speeds" (I always called them Mk. I Super Speeds), I will refer to them as first generation Super Speeds.

Since the thread around my lenses I asked ARRI about that whole misunderstanding, this is what they came back to me with.

Hi Fred,

OK, I've now spoken to a few people and the answer is that Zeiss do not
actually refer to MkI etc as such.

The types are:

What we would call Mk I: bayonet only - no gears on iris or focus. Sold up
to late 80's (?)

Mk II: Focus scales have gears, rear construction reworked to allow fitting
of bayonet or PL mount.

ALL Mk II's have orange feet scales. Some later variants may have iris gears
but we are not sure...

Mk III: Focus gears added to iris, slight change in focus construction, PL
only, WHITE scale markings.

Hope this helps

So it's safe to say that they're both B-speeds and/or MK I's, depending on where you come from.

B-speeds is a name that's been 'made up' at the West Coast (US) side...and as some of us know by now (if you read the thread) West Coast refers to early MK II's as MK I's.

And again Cinematechnic, my apologies for my stupidity of using and also not quoting you for your work last time,

 

[Steve Gal]

I've always referred to them as Mark 1's. I don't know where these B-Speeds all of a sudden came from.

 

[Billy Mead]

Here we go again....

 

[chuck colburn]

I've always referred to them as Mark 1's. I don't know where these B-Speeds all of a sudden came from.

Mayby it was because they came in Arri S/B (stainless bayonet) mount.