Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm F2.8 Cine Modded Prime Lens For Canon EF!

🎬 Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm F2.8 Cine Mod Prime Lens for Canon EF – Full Frame Vintage Cinematic Lens

Experience the legendary rendering of the Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm F2.8, professionally converted into a cinema-ready prime lens by TerPhoto. Originally designed and manufactured in the former East Germany (DDR), the Biometar became famous as one of the finest standard lenses for the Pentacon Six medium format camera system. Built upon the renowned Zeiss Biometar optical design, this lens delivers exceptional sharpness combined with the smooth, organic rendering that has made vintage Zeiss glass highly sought after by filmmakers worldwide.

This professionally modified version has been fully serviced, cleaned, adjusted and re-lubricated, then carefully adapted for the Canon EF mount while maintaining accurate infinity focus. The aperture has been de-clicked for perfectly smooth exposure transitions during filming, and both the focus and aperture rings feature 0.8 follow focus gears for compatibility with professional cine accessories.

One of the biggest advantages of this lens is its large image circle, originally designed for medium format photography. As a result, it easily covers full-frame sensors, providing beautiful edge-to-edge rendering with outstanding optical performance.

The optics remain in very good vintage condition. There are only very minor cleaning marks and light wear on the glass, which are completely typical for lenses of this age and have no visible effect on image quality. The body is in excellent working condition, with smooth focus travel and silky aperture operation after professional servicing.

The Biometar 80mm F2.8 is admired for its classic Zeiss micro-contrast, natural color reproduction, pleasing skin tones and smooth background separation. It produces a timeless cinematic look that pairs beautifully with modern digital cinema cameras while preserving the unmistakable character of vintage German optics.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Lens Mount - Canon EF
• Focal Length - 80mm
• Maximum Aperture - F2.8
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 8
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 1m
• Filter Size - 58mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 8958095

🎬 Why Choose This Lens?

The Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm F2.8 has become one of the most respected vintage lenses among independent filmmakers and cinematographers because it combines outstanding Zeiss optics with a unique cinematic character that modern lenses often lack. Originally engineered for medium format photography, it delivers exceptional resolution, smooth falloff, beautiful subject separation and rich micro-contrast while fully covering modern full-frame sensors. Thanks to its professional cine conversion, de-clicked aperture and dual follow focus gears, it integrates seamlessly into professional video productions, making it an excellent choice for narrative filmmaking, documentaries, music videos, interviews and commercial work.

📦 This Offer Includes

✔ Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm F2.8 Cine Mod Lens
✔ Canon EF Mount Adaptation
✔ 2× 0.8 MOD Follow Focus Gears (Focus & Aperture)
✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood
✔ Front Lens Cap
✔ Rear Lens Cap