SCENE 01 / LENS KITS
Cinema Lens Kits
Professional cinema glass for your German production.
Lens kits bring together curated sets of prime or zoom lenses that cover the focal range a production needs. Professional cinema lenses offer precise focus control, consistent color rendering, and the optical characteristics that define a project's visual texture and depth.
We coordinate lens kit rentals matched to your cinematographer's preferences and your camera system's mount. Our team works with local rental houses to assemble complete lens packages, arranging prep time for testing and ensuring backup options are available if needed.
Capabilities
Lens Inventory
Premium cinema lenses from the world's leading manufacturers.
Professional Lens Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Project Discussion
Understanding your creative vision, camera format, and the look you want to achieve.
Lens Selection
Recommending lens packages based on your visual approach, budget, and technical requirements.
Prep & Testing
Complete lens prep including cleaning, testing, and matching with your camera system.
Production Support
Technical support, lens swaps, and additional glass available throughout your shoot.
On Location
ARRI Signature + Master Primes, Zeiss Supreme + Master Anamorphic & Leica Leitz M 0.8
Here is how this works in practice. German cinema glass is the global gold standard. Our lens kits draw from all three manufacturers in their domestic territory. ARRI Signature Primes (Munich) for LF/Mini LF/ALEXA 65 large-format, ARRI Master Primes + Ultra Primes + Master Anamorphic for Super 35, all engineered at ARRI Cine Technik Stephanskirchen Bavaria. Carl Zeiss Supreme Primes (Oberkochen, founded 1846 by Carl Zeiss in Jena — the world's oldest top optics manufacturer) cover full-frame at T1.5 with the optical neutrality that defined Tár, Babylon Berlin, and Queen's Gambit.
Zeiss Master Anamorphic remains the industry-standard 2x squeeze anamorphic prime set; Zeiss CP.3 + CP.2 cover budget tiers without compromising rendering. Leica Camera Wetzlar (Hessen, founded 1869 by Ernst Leitz — pioneer of 35mm photography) supplies Leitz M 0.8 cine-rehoused M-mount primes, Leitz Thalia large-format, Summilux-C top, and the new Leica Cine 1 line. Vantage Film Munich Hawk anamorphics (V-Lite + V-Plus + Hawk 65) round out anamorphic options used on Star Trek + Black Panther + many top productions.
Here is the short of it. Heritage Babelsberg global productions ran the full German lens range — Cloud Atlas (Tykwer + Wachowskis 2012, Master Primes), Grand Budapest Hotel (Wes Anderson 2014, Master Primes for the locked-off pastel look, Robert Yeoman BSC), Bridge of Spies (Spielberg 2015, Janusz Kaminski Master Primes), Captain America: Civil War (Russo Bros 2016), Tár (Todd Field 2022, Berlin Philharmonic, Zeiss Supreme + ARRI Signature Florian Hoffmeister BSC), All Quiet on the Western Front (Berger 2022 — James Friend BSC Best Cinematography Oscar shot ARRI Signature Primes), Wonka (2023), Argylle (Vaughn 2024).
We arrange ARRI Rental Munich + Berlin pickup, Vantage Film Munich Hawk anamorphic supplements, and cross-border Cooke Speed Panchro + S7/i + Atlas Orion supplements from London + Vienna under EU Schengen via Frankfurt FRA, Munich MUC, and Berlin BER cargo corridors.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What prime lens sets do you stock?
We carry full sets of Zeiss Master Primes, Supreme Primes, Cooke S4/i and S7/i, ARRI Signature Primes, and more. Sets typically include focal lengths from 18mm to 135mm, with wider and longer options available.
Do you have large format lenses?
Yes, we stock full-frame lenses including ARRI Signature Primes, Cooke S7/i, and Zeiss Supreme Primes for cameras like the ARRI Alexa LF and Sony Venice. These lenses provide the coverage needed for large format sensors.
What anamorphic options are available?
We offer anamorphic lenses including ARRI Master Anamorphic, Cooke Anamorphic/i, and various vintage anamorphic options. Anamorphics provide the distinctive widescreen look and flare characteristics many productions desire.
Can you provide zoom lenses?
Yes, we stock cinema zooms from ARRI Alura, Fujinon Cabrio, Angenieux Optimo, and Cooke. Zooms are available in both full-frame and Super 35 coverage for various applications.
Do you offer vintage lenses?
Yes, we have curated selections of vintage glass including rehoused Cooke Speed Panchros, vintage Zeiss, and other classic lenses that provide unique character and softer rendering.
What lens accessories do you include?
Lens rentals include protective cases, front and rear caps, and lens data cables where applicable. We can also provide follow focus systems, lens motors, and wireless lens control matched to your package.
Related Services
Productions in Germany that need this often pair it with Lens Filters, Camera Equipment Rental, and Camera Support Systems for full coverage. Most projects also draw on HMI & Tungsten Lights and Foley Recording Services.
On Set
Need Cinema Lenses?
Tell us about your project and we'll recommend the right glass.