ZEISS Aatma 40 mm/T1.5 PL Meter

The ZEISS Aatma 40mm T1.5 PL Meter is a premium cinema lens inspired by the expressive character of classic 20th-century ZEISS optics. It delivers softly painted skin tones, rich bokeh with a subtle soap-bubble effect, and smooth, vibrant focus transitions—combining emotional legacy aesthetics with modern cine-lens precision.

The ZEISS Aatma 40mm T1.5 PL Meter lens captures the soul of classic cinematography while fully meeting the technical demands of modern filmmaking. Inspired by iconic vintage ZEISS lenses, the Aatma series produces a distinctive legacy look defined by gently rendered skin texture, expressive bokeh with subtle soap-bubble highlights, and fluid, organic focus transitions.

The name Aatma, derived from Sanskrit and meaning “innermost essence” or “soul,” reflects ZEISS’ philosophy of creating lenses that resonate deeply with a cinematographer’s creative intent. The 40mm focal length offers a refined, natural perspective ideal for character-driven storytelling. Featuring consistent high-end cine ergonomics, full lens data output, ZEISS CinCraft support, and automatic transfer of focus scales and depth-of-field information, the Aatma 40mm empowers filmmakers to blend emotional storytelling with absolute technical control.

Key Features

• Inspired by classic ZEISS lens characteristics
• Softly painted skin texture for cinematic realism
• Rich bokeh with subtle soap-bubble effect
• Smooth and vibrant focus transitions
• Fast T1.5 aperture for low-light performance and shallow depth of field
• Consistent, proven high-end cine ergonomics
• Full lens data and ZEISS CinCraft support
• Automatic transfer of focus scales and depth-of-field data