The Panavision Primo Compact Zoom PCZ 19-90mm is a modern servo and hand zoom for Super 35 cameras, built from 2007 and available exclusively through Panavision rental.
1. Overview
The Panavision Primo Compact Zoom PCZ 19-90mm is a modern servo and manual zoom for Super 35 cameras, built from 2007 onwards and available exclusively through Panavision rental. It belongs to the Primo line, which was developed for high contrast, neutral color reproduction, and minimal optical aberrations.
2. Characteristics
Flare behavior according to CINEFLARES datasheet:
- Types: Spherical Spot, Rainbow, Caustic, Starburst
- Colors: Blue
- Intensity: Low
Linked Pattern Entries:
3. Creative Use
The PCZ 19-90 is used when a consistently clean, controllable image is required—commercial productions, episodic TV series, and documentary formats are among its typical applications. With a T2.8 aperture, it's not a low-light availability lens but rather a workhorse zoom for controlled sets. The flare character remains subtle: blue spherical spots in direct backlight, no pronounced anamorphic flare. As it can only be obtained through Panavision rental, it primarily appears in productions that are already renting a Panavision camera.
4. Specs Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PANAVISION |
| Type | Zoom Super 35 |
| Year | 2007 |
| Country | USA |
| Era | Modern |
| Focal Length (Reference Datasheet) | 19.0mm |
| T-Stop Range | T2.8 – T22.0 |
| Squeeze | 1.0× |
| Weight | 3.3 kg / 7.3 lb |
| Close Focus | 0.69 m / 2' 3" |
| Distortion | N/A |
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Quiz
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