The Zeiss CP.3 5-Lens Set includes five commonly used focal lengths ranging from wide-angle to telephoto. A 15mm T2.9, 25mm T2.1, 35mm T2.1, 35mm T2.1, 50mm T2.1, and 85mm T2.1 lens make up this set. The optics in these lenses feature color-matched T* coating, and the barrels are designed with ergonomics in mind.
Building on the success of the well-regarded CP.2 lenses, ZEISS's CP.3 Compact Prime Lenses offer the same full-frame sensor coverage and classic ZEISS look in an updated form-factor and with improved mechanics and lens coatings.
15, 25, 35, 50mm, and 85mm Compact Prime lenses are derived from the same classic optical formula as the preceding CP.2 variant and shares the same physical length as the 15, 25, 35, 50mm, and 85mm CP.3 lenses while maintaining identical focus and iris gear positioning with the entire set of CP.3 lenses, relative to the mount.
All CP.3 lenses also share the same 95mm front diameter. Similar physical attributes across the lens line makes fitting lens accessories such as matte boxes, follow focuses, lens supports, and lens control motors easier and less time consuming.
Another feature handed down from the preceding CP.2 lenses is the interchangeable mounts. This lens comes with a PL mount installed. Though, if you wish to fit your CP.3 lens to a different camera, the lens mount can be swapped by the user for a separately available mount of a different kind. If you like the bokeh in your images to be round, even after stopping down, you will be pleased to know that the 14-bladed iris from the CP.2 has not been left out of the optical design.
Note: While the CP.3 lenses are designed for a degree of user-serviceability regarding the mount, for ideal performance and calibration, we recommend that mount swaps and other lens adjustments be done by a trained lens technician at a service center.
Signature Zeiss Look
Zeiss lenses are known for their clean and crisp image rendering. The CP.3 series of lenses is no different. This CP.3 lens will accurately color-match to other Zeiss cinema lenses inside and out of the CP.3 range. The CP.3 lenses feature improved lens coatings and anti-reflection masking over the CP.2 range for increased contrast and reduced flare, important for capturing content with the intent of an HDR-format release.
New Ergonomic Design
For enhanced ergonomics over the previous-generation CP.2 lenses, the CP.3 lens barrel has been reshaped to be more similar to the renowned Zeiss Ultra Prime lenses. This new shape is easier to handle, and takes up less physical space than the original Compact Prime design. An even weight distribution ensures that these lenses will be at home handheld, locked down on a tripod, or flown on a steadicam or motorized gimbal.
Key Features
- Covers Full-Frame Format
- 9 to T22 Aperture Range on 15mm, 18mm, and 21mm focal lengths
- 1 to T22 Aperture Range on 25mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 100mm, 135mm focal lengths.
- Geared Focus and Iris Control Rings
E, F, and MFT mount lenses are available by special order only. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.