Experience legendary German optics with this Carl Zeiss Jena DDR MC S Sonnar 135mm F3.5 Cine Mod Lens, professionally modified for Arri PL mount. Known for its sharpness, gentle rendering, and stunning color contrast, this vintage telephoto prime is a favorite among filmmakers seeking classic cinematic aesthetics.
This lens has been fully cine-modded: the aperture is de-clicked, focus and aperture rings feature 0.8 pitch follow focus gears, and it’s been fitted with a professional 80mm OD cine hood with a 77mm filter thread. It covers full-frame sensors, making it perfect for modern digital cinema cameras. Whether you’re filming portraits, interviews, or expressive b-roll, this lens delivers smooth manual focus, creamy bokeh, and beautiful tones.
- Lens Mount - Arri PL
- Focal Length - 135mm
- Maximum Aperture - F3.5
- Minimum Aperture - F22
- Number Of Aperture Blades - 6
- Minimum Focusing Distance - 1m
- Filter Size - 49mm
- Focus Type - Manual
- Serial Number - Various
This Carl Zeiss Jena DDR MC S 135mm F3.5 Cine Mod Lens is in excellent vintage condition. The lens has been professionally cleaned, adjusted, and re-lubricated for smooth operation. The glass is clean, free from haze, fungus, or major scratches—only minor marks may be present from age, which do not affect image quality. The focus and aperture rings rotate smoothly, and the de-clicked aperture allows for silent exposure changes during video work. Body may shows light cosmetic signs of use but is fully functional. It’s securely adapted to Arri PL mount and ready for professional filmmaking.
This offer includes:
✔ Carl Zeiss Jena DDR MC S (Sonnar) 135mm F3.5 Cine-Mod Lens
✔ Front & rear cap for Arri PL mount
✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood (77mm filter thread)
✔ 0.8 rubber follow focus gears for precise focus and aperture control
Perfect for filmmakers, cinematographers, and vintage lens enthusiasts, this cine-modded Carl Zeiss lens offers the best of classic optics with modern cine modifications.
