ZEISS Aatma 65 mm/T1.5 PL Meter

The ZEISS Aatma 65mm 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 textures, 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 65mm T1.5 PL Meter lens embodies the soul of classic cinematography while fulfilling the technical demands of contemporary filmmaking. Drawing inspiration from iconic vintage ZEISS lenses, the Aatma series produces a distinctive legacy look defined by gently rendered skin tones, expressive bokeh with subtle soap-bubble highlights, and fluid, organic focus transitions.

Named after the Sanskrit word Aatma, meaning “innermost essence” or “soul,” this lens reflects ZEISS’ philosophy of creating optics that resonate deeply with a cinematographer’s creative vision. The 65mm focal length offers an intimate, compressed perspective ideal for portraits, close-ups, and emotionally 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 65mm allows filmmakers to merge artistic expression 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