2x motorized scopes with AIO telemetry only 2-3 kg is insane. And under 100mm is under 8 inches length, that's amazing. These are so cool, wonder what the ICs are
There is not much news about the Horizons' replaceable rear element yet. On the rationale for CZ to develop lenses outside their main philosophy, Film and Digital Times has an extensive and revealing article on the Aatmas. February 2026, free download, pages 18-20:
"Two years ago we wondered how we could surprise people even more and asked why old ZEISS Super Speeds are so admired. The answer is that they share qualities that you can also recognize in the old ZEISS Contax lenses. They are not dirty or soft; they have a very strong and special character. So we said, let's go into this direction for the new Aatma lenses.
We wanted to help Cinematographers tell their stories by letting the background become part of the scene rather than being completely blurred outwhere you dont really see whats going on. For the Aatma lenses with their special, busier bokeh, you see a bit of what is going on, but it will not distract you from the foreground action or main object. We worked hard to find the sweet spot that balances these concepts."
Zeiss Super Speeds (originally developed with ARRI in the 1970s and 80s) remain highly popular because they deliver an incredibly fast T1.3 aperture, lightweight form factor, and a unique vintage cinematic character. They soften the overly clinical look while maintaining a beautiful, sharp contrast.
philip_pj wrote:
There is not much news about the Horizons' replaceable rear element yet. On the rationale for CZ to develop lenses outside their main philosophy, Film and Digital Times has an extensive and revealing article on the Aatmas. February 2026, free download, pages 18-20:
Phillip thanks for the link. I found it very informative and enlightening read. So many things in there besides the Aatmas piqued my interest. Zeiss, Hektor, Eterna, Canon 7-14, and the Laowa zoom.
