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Zeiss Horizon Anamorphic
2 stories tracked since 2 June 2026 — latest 3 June 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
2 June 2026 · Lens News
Zeiss Horizon: Seven Full-Frame 2x Anamorphic Cinema Primes
Zeiss has announced the Horizon Anamorphic series: seven full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema primes at 35, 40, 50, 75, 100, 150, and 200mm, all T2.3 except the 200mm at T2.9. The standout feature is a swappable rear optical element that lets you shift the look and character of each lens without losing calibration or scale accuracy. Motors for focus and iris are built directly into the body, with ARRI and Preston LCS compatibility via serial or LBUS, so there's no external motor rigging between setups. Consistent 114mm front diameter across the set and LPL mount throughout. The 40, 50, and 75mm start shipping September 2026 through authorised Zeiss cinema dealers; the rest of the set rolls out across 2026 and 2027. Pricing hasn't been announced yet.
3 June 2026 · Lens News
ZEISS Horizon Anamorphic Series Has Built-In Focus and Iris Motors
ZEISS launched the Horizon Anamorphic series: seven full-frame cinema primes, 35mm through 200mm, all 2x squeeze and T2.3 (the 200mm is T2.9). Built-in focus and iris motors are the headline spec — no external motor system needed. There's also an interchangeable optical back element mounted via ZEISS's IMS system, swapped with eight screws, that changes the image character (sharpness, contrast, personality) without requiring focus recalibration or remapping.