Iron Glass Carl Zeiss Jena Primes

The IronGlass Carl Zeiss Jena primes are legendary post WWII East German lenses, rehoused with extraordinary care to preserve their timeless, expressive character. Quietly revered for decades, the Jenas are known for their organic rendering, gentle falloff, and beautifully controlled contrast. They are fairly sharp without ever feeling clinical, incredibly flattering to faces, and rich with depth and dimensionality. The bokeh carries a textured, painterly quality that keeps images alive and emotionally resonant.

Rehoused by IronGlass with exceptional precision, these lenses combine vintage soul with modern, production ready performance. Unified 110mm fronts, super smooth focus, improved close focus, and rock solid mechanics make them fully prepared for the demands of professional filmmaking. With generous coverage and strong consistency across the set, the Carl Zeiss Jenas are as dependable as they are expressive, delivering images that feel timeless, organic, and deeply cinematic.

All Carl Zeiss Jena primes are PL mount and cover Full Frame, Large Format, and VistaVision.