Carl Zeiss ausJENA Flektogon 20mm F4 Zebra Cine Mod Prime Wide Lens | Arri PL!

🎬 Carl Zeiss aus JENA Flektogon 20mm F4 Zebra Cine Mod Prime Wide Lens for Arri PL

This offer is for a professionally cine-modded Carl Zeiss aus JENA Flektogon 20mm F4 Zebra 20mm wide angle prime lens, adapted and adjusted for Arri PL mount. This vintage Zeiss wide lens has been modified by TerPhoto for cinematography, professional video production, documentary work, music videos, commercial shooting, digital cinema, and creative filmmaking.

The lens is based on the legendary Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 20mm F4, a classic East German ultra-wide SLR lens from the Zebra-era production period. The Flektogon optical family became famous for its retrofocus wide-angle design, allowing wide focal lengths to be used on reflex cameras while keeping good correction and practical close focusing. The 20mm F4 Flektogon was introduced in the 1960s and was notable as an extremely wide rectilinear lens for 35mm SLR cameras of its time. This cine modification keeps the original vintage Zeiss character while making the lens far more practical for modern cinema camera setups.

This copy has been fully cleaned, adjusted, aligned, and re-lubricated. The aperture has been de-clicked for smooth iris control during video recording, and the lens has been adapted and precisely adjusted for Arri PL mount. It includes 2x follow focus gears, one for precise focusing and one for smooth aperture control, making it ready for use with follow focus systems, wireless lens motors, matte boxes, rigs, and professional cinema accessories.

The lens covers full frame sensor format, giving a true wide 20mm field of view on full-frame cinema cameras and a tighter wide-angle look on Super 35 / APS-C sensors. It is a great choice for establishing shots, interiors, architecture, music videos, handheld work, gimbal shots, landscapes, travel films, environmental portraits, stylized commercials, and vintage cinema projects.

The glass is overall in good vintage condition. It has been cleaned and aligned, and it is free of fungus, fog, and serious scratches. There is very minor wear on the glass, which is typical for a vintage lens of this age and will not affect the final image. The body shows normal vintage cosmetic wear, but the lens has been serviced and prepared for practical professional use. Focus and aperture operation are smooth and controlled after service and re-lubrication.

This Flektogon 20mm F4 delivers a classic Zeiss Jena rendering with vintage contrast, natural color, controlled wide-angle perspective, organic highlights, and a cinematic image that feels very different from modern clinical lenses. The combination of vintage optics, full-frame coverage, PL mount adaptation, de-clicked aperture, and dual cine gears makes this lens a strong option for filmmakers looking for real vintage character in a production-friendly build.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Lens Mount - Arri PL
• Focal Length - 20mm
• Maximum Aperture - F4
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Aperture Blades - 6
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.16m
• Filter Size - 77mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 8281826

🎥 Why Choose This Lens?

If you want a real vintage Zeiss wide-angle prime with full-frame coverage and a professional cinema-ready PL mount setup, this Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 20mm F4 is a very attractive choice. It offers the classic Flektogon wide-angle look with organic vintage rendering, practical 20mm perspective, and a serviced mechanical build ready for modern production. The de-clicked aperture and 2x follow focus gears make it easy to use on cinema rigs, while the Arri PL adaptation allows compatibility with many professional camera systems and PL mount adapters. This is a strong lens for filmmakers who want authentic vintage character, not a modern digital-perfect image.

📦 This Offer Includes

✔ Carl Zeiss aus JENA Flektogon 20mm F4 Cine Mod Lens
✔ Arri PL Mount Adaptation
✔ 2x Follow Focus Gears for Focus and Aperture Control
✔ Front Lens Cap
✔ Rear Lens Cap