ZEISS Aatma 50 mm/T1.5 PL Meter

The ZEISS Aatma 50mm T1.5 PL Meter is a premium cinema lens inspired by the iconic 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 timeless cinematic emotion with modern cine-lens precision.

The ZEISS Aatma 50mm T1.5 PL Meter lens captures the soul of classic cinematography while meeting the highest technical standards of modern filmmaking. Inspired by some of the most beloved vintage ZEISS lenses, the Aatma series delivers a distinctive legacy look characterized by gentle skin rendering, expressive bokeh with subtle soap-bubble highlights, and beautifully smooth focus transitions.

The name Aatma, derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “innermost essence” or “soul,” reflects ZEISS’ philosophy of creating lenses that deeply resonate with a cinematographer’s creative vision. The 50mm focal length offers a classic, intimate perspective ideal for portraits and narrative storytelling. With 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 50mm empowers filmmakers to blend emotional storytelling with absolute technical control.

Key Features

• Inspired by classic ZEISS lens characteristics

• Softly painted skin texture for cinematic rendering

• 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