Earlier this year, Christophe Casenave, Head of the ZEISS Cinematography Business Unit, teased: “We have a few surprises that address some things we see for the future of cine production. Panoptes 65 is our first set of cine lenses for the 65mm format—ready for cameras with even larger sensors that offer distinctly different qualities. We have enjoyed 16mm, 35mm, Super35 and Full Frame. The next big thing to drive uniqueness is the 65mm format. It opens up new dimensions, new looks, new ways of telling stories. It will surely increase in terms of popularity.”

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