Zeiss Supreme Zoom Radiance 28-80mm

1. Overview

The Zeiss Supreme Zoom Radiance 28-80mm is a modern full-frame cinema zoom that appeared in 2024 as a variant of the Supreme Zoom line. Zeiss developed the Radiance versions with intentionally reduced coatings to emphasize flares and light reflections—a compromise between the sharpness of modern optics and the flare character of older lenses.

2. Characteristics

Flare behavior according to the CINEFLARES datasheet:

• Types: Spherical Spot, Starburst, Caustic
• Colors: Blue
• Intensity: Strong

Linked Pattern Entries:

• spherical-spot
• caustic-flare

3. Creative Use

The lens delivers pronounced blue Spherical Spots, Starburst patterns, and Caustics in strong intensity when shooting into hard backlight, which must be considered during color grading. The T2.9 aperture is sufficient for most controlled shooting environments but is not a low-light tool. The 28-80mm range covers classic dialogue and movement scenes without constant lens changes. At 2.76 kg, it is manageable for handheld gimbal use but remains a tripod and crane lens for longer takes. In rental contexts, it is typically available from larger houses as a set supplement to the Supreme Prime Radiance lenses.

4. Specs Overview

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