Carl Zeiss: SLR lens set with custom-made suitcase

According to a press release, this offer is a response to the strong demand from the HD Video segment for lenses with precise manual focus. “Many production budgets don’t justify investing in a set of cinematography lenses such as our Compact Prime CP.2 lenses.“ said Michael Schiehlen, Director of Sales for the Camera Lens Division of Carl Zeiss AG. ”Our SLR lenses with their precise manual focus are a reasonable alternative for getting started in HD video.”

The five lenses come in a special waterproof case (IP67), custom-made for this set and featuring openings for six lenses. A special inlay ensures that each lens fits perfectly inside the suitcase and stays protected from shock and vibration. The new SLR lens set will be available from May 2011.