The Kinoptik Tegea 9.8mm is no ordinary wide-angle — it’s a vintage prime with legendary status. Designed over 60 years ago, this ultra-wide lens remains unmatched in its class. It’s not a fisheye. It’s rectilinear, razor-straight, and shockingly free of distortion — even by today’s standards.
 

What makes it even more extraordinary is the speed: f/1.8. That’s incredibly fast for a lens this wide, especially one this old. Wide open, you’ll notice a soft bloom that adds a dreamy texture. Stop it down, and the contrast tightens with beautiful clarity. It’s impressively sharp throughout, with close focus performance that lets you get almost face-to-glass — all while keeping focus breathing virtually invisible.

This lens covers it Super 35 beautifully, making it a natural choice for the Alexa 35 or any modern Super 35 sensor. It also pairs seamlessly with other vintage classics like Kowa Prominars, Cooke Panchros, Zeiss Super Speeds, Super Baltars, Canon Rangefinders and many others — from the ‘50s through the ‘70s.

It’s also a piece of cinema history: Stanley Kubrick used it in A Clockwork Orange and The Shining to achieve some of his most unforgettable shots. Zero Optik’s modern rehousing only adds to the experience — with a 330° buttery smooth focus throw, and a new matte-finished circular iris that makes this lens as functional as it is iconic.
 

Still the king of ultra-wide lenses — with vintage soul, modern usability, and serious cinematic pedigree.