ZEISS Super Speeds Lens Set of 5

Second Generation "Mk. II" Super Speed (High Speed) Set - T1.3

The Mk. II version S16 Superspeeds were introduced in 1984 and have multiple advantages over the Mk I set. The lenses were updated with much improved mechanical design. All Mk. II lenses have 80mm front diameter rings. The focus helix threads were of a larger diameter and the linear guides are larger and more stable. Focus scales on the Mk. II are much larger and have integrated focus gears of 0.8 Module pitch.

The Bayonet mount, with its troublesome pin and lockring attachment was replaced with a large and stable lens mount held by eight M2 screws. On the 35mm Mk. II lenses, only the 54mm O.D. ARRI PL mount can be fitted. On the S16mm Mk. II lenses, either Bayonet or PL mounts can be fitted.

The design of the mount proved so reliable that it is still in use on the new Ultra Primes and Master Primes. The larger diameter available inside the 54mm O.D. ARRI PL mount allowed a new optical design for the 50mm and 85mm Planars. The new designs have larger rear element and a true f1.2 / T1.3 aperture.