The Zeiss Supreme Zoom Radiance 15-30mm is a modern wide-angle zoom lens from ZEISS's Radiance line, introduced in 2024, designed for full-frame cameras.
1. Overview
The Zeiss Supreme Zoom Radiance 15-30mm is a modern wide-angle zoom lens from the Radiance line introduced by ZEISS in 2024, designed for full-frame cameras. It complements the Supreme Prime family with a compact zoom range and is tuned for controlled flare characteristics.
2. Characteristics
Flare behavior according to CINEFLARES datasheet:
- Types: Spherical Spot
- Colors: Blue
- Intensity: Average
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3. Creative Use
The 15-30mm covers the range that many DPs would otherwise cover with two or three primes – useful when shooting days are tight and setups need to be fast. At T2.9, you remain workable in available light without sliding into the range where modern zooms tend to lose sharpness homogeneity. The blue, spherical spot flare of the Radiance line is intentionally incorporated and appears controlled in backlight – more usable than random vintage flare, but noticeably softer than a neutral Supreme Prime. Typical rental context: Studio productions and well-budgeted commercial assignments that require Supreme Prime consistency in editing but want flexibility in the wide-angle range.
4. Specs Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ZEISS |
| Type | Zoom FF |
| Year | 2024 |
| Country | Germany |
| Era | Modern |
| Focal Length (Reference Datasheet) | 30.0mm |
| T-Stop Range | T2.9 – T22.0 |
| Squeeze | 1.0× |
| Weight | 2.95 kg / 6.5 lb |
| Close Focus | 0.55 m / 1' 10" |
| Distortion | N/A |
5. Status Tracker
- [x] Datasheet extracted (DOM-direct, 2026-04-20)
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