Zeiss Super Speed - Uncoated

1. Overview

The Zeiss Super Speed Mark II (approx. 1975) is a fast prime lens set from West Germany, developed for 16mm and Super-35 cameras. The uncoated or stripped coating distinguishes these examples from standard Super Speeds: no anti-reflective coating, no flare suppression.

2. Characteristics

Flare behavior according to CINEFLARES datasheet:

• Types: Spherical Spot
• Colors: Blue
• Intensity: Strong

Linked Pattern Entries:

• spherical-spot

3. Creative Use

Anyone renting this lens doesn't want a clean look — the low contrast, soft halos at T1.3, and blue spherical flares in backlight are the reason for its use, not a compromise. Typical: skin tones that don't break up in sharpness, and light sources in the frame that slightly color their surroundings. In the indie and arthouse scene, these lenses are often available through specialized rental houses like Procam, LensWorx, or Pearlworks — not through the standard catalog of large studios. Those who have them rehoused (e.g., through TLS or Zero Optik) gain focusing comfort but lose nothing of the optical character.

4. Specs Overview

5. Status Tracker

• [x] Datasheet extracted (DOM-direct, 2026-04-20)
• [ ] Overview formulated
• [ ] Creative use researched
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