There has always been a line between photography lenses and true cinema glass—a line defined by mechanics, handling, and cost. The ZEISS Nano Prime Lenses are designed to erase that line. With the tagline “True Cinema. For All,” ZEISS has engineered a lens series that delivers their legendary optical performance and professional handling in a package that is accessible to every level of filmmaker. At Unicorn Films, we believe in empowering visionaries, and we are thrilled to offer this game-changing lens set for hire, enabling filmmakers in Delhi-NCR to achieve a genuinely cinematic look without compromise.
The Nano Primes produce a look that is pure ZEISS, but with their own unique character. They are sharp, but with a gentle quality that is incredibly flattering on skin tones, making them distinct from the more clinical sharpness of other lenses. This look is consistent across all six focal lengths in the set (18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm). Key optical features include:
While the look is classic, the ergonomics are thoroughly modern and built for on-set efficiency. Like their more expensive siblings, the Compact Primes, the Nano Primes are designed as a unified system.
The Nano Primes are not just optically and mechanically advanced; they are also intelligent. Each lens features an integrated electronic interface that transmits real-time metadata to the camera. This includes crucial information like focal length, focus distance, and aperture value. For productions involving visual effects, this data is invaluable. It is also compatible with the ZEISS CinCraft ecosystem, which simplifies post-production work like lens distortion and shading correction. The user-interchangeable mount system (ZEISS IMS) ensures that these lenses, rented from Unicorn Films, can be adapted to virtually any camera system you choose, from PL to Canon RF or Sony E. They are a smart, flexible, and high-performance choice for any production.
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Type | A matched set of six professional cinema prime lenses (18, 24, 35, 50, 75, 100mm). | Guarantees a consistent optical character, color rendition, and handling across all focal lengths. |
| Maximum Aperture | A very fast and consistent T1.5 across all lenses in the series. | Provides excellent low-light capability and precise control over cinematic shallow depth of field. |
| Sensor Coverage | Covers Full-Frame (36 x 24 mm) sensors. | Perfectly suited for use with modern large-format cinema cameras from all major brands. |
| Uniform Ergonomics | Consistent 95mm front diameter and standardized focus/iris gear positions. | Enables rapid lens changes on professional rigs without needing to adjust accessories. |
| Form Factor | Extremely compact and lightweight design for cinema lenses. | An ideal choice for gimbals, drones, Steadicams, and agile handheld shooting. |
| Iris Design | A consistent 12-blade iris design in every lens. | Creates a smooth, natural, and consistently circular bokeh for a beautiful cinematic look. |
| Focus Throw | A precise 280° focus ring rotation. | Offers a long, smooth travel for accurate and repeatable manual focus pulls. |
| Interchangeable Mount | Features the ZEISS IMS, allowing mounts (PL, EF, E, RF) to be changed easily. | Offers maximum versatility to use the same lens set on a wide variety of camera bodies. |
| Lens Metadata | An integrated electronic interface sends real-time lens data (focus, aperture, etc.) to the camera. | A crucial feature for modern VFX workflows, saving time and money in post-production. |
| Build Quality | Durable, weather-sealed construction suitable for demanding on-set conditions. | A reliable tool built to withstand the rigors of professional filmmaking. |
The Nano Primes are ZEISS's entry-level cinema lenses, designed to be more accessible. While they share features like a 95mm front and full-frame coverage, the CP.3 lenses offer a wider range of focal lengths, a longer 300° focus throw (vs 280°), and a 14-blade iris (vs 12-blade). The Nanos provide the ZEISS look in a more compact and affordable package.
They deliver the classic ZEISS sharpness but are known for having a gentle character that is very flattering on skin tones, often described as less clinical than other sharp lenses. They produce a very clean, high-contrast, and vibrant image.
Yes. They have a standard 95mm front diameter for use with professional clamp-on matte boxes. Uniquely for cinema lenses, they also feature an 86mm front screw-in filter thread, offering a lightweight and fast filtering option when a matte box isn't practical.
They are the perfect first step into true cinema glass. They offer the proper mechanics (geared rings, long focus throw), consistent handling, and cinematic look that photography lenses lack, making them an ideal rental to elevate your production value.
"T-stop" (Transmission-stop) is a measurement of the actual amount of light that passes through the lens and reaches the sensor. It is a more accurate measurement than the "f-stop" used on photo lenses. A very fast T1.5 means the lenses perform exceptionally well in low-light situations.
