Zeiss CP.3 50mm T2.1 Compact Prime Cine Lens for Canon EF, Meter

From the renowned ZEISS family, the Compact Prime CP.3 50mm T2.1 Cine Lens for Canon EF, Meter is a revolutionary addition to the world of cinematography. This lens is designed to cater to the evolving needs of the digital filmmaking industry, offering a blend of high-quality imaging, reliable usability, and future-proof technology.

The ZEISS CP.3 50mm T2.1 lens is characterized by its clean, crisp imaging, a signature trait of ZEISS products. It features an interchangeable mount system and full-frame coverage, making it a versatile tool for filmmakers. The lens is part of the CP.3 series, which offers a wide range of focal lengths from 15mm to 135mm, covering all applications from wide-angle to telephoto.

One of the standout features of this lens is the ZEISS eXtended Data technology. This unique technology, based on the /i Technology, provides real-time information about the lens' distortion and shading characteristics. This feature allows even small productions on a limited budget to utilize advanced techniques typically seen in high-budget films, commercials, and television shows.

The ZEISS CP.3 50mm T2.1 lens also boasts advanced lens coatings, painted lens rims, and special light traps within the barrel to eliminate unwanted veiling glare and flares. The result is higher contrast, richer blacks, and more saturated colors. This lens is designed to match perfectly with other ZEISS cinema lenses, providing consistent color matching and full-frame coverage across the entire range of focal lengths.

The lens also offers ultimate cine ergonomics, with standardized positioning of the focus rings and a consistent 95mm front diameter for quick and easy changeover on set. The construction design ensures extraordinarily smooth focus rotation, even in extreme temperature conditions. The consistent T-stops simplify lighting on set and exposure compensations.

The compact and lightweight design of the ZEISS CP.3 50mm T2.1 lens makes it ideal for handheld, gimbal, drone, and Steadicam applications. The consistent size and weight across most of the focal lengths allow for quick lens changes when used on drones and gimbals. The ultra-smooth focus rotation also enables the use of small focus motors.

The ZEISS eXtended Data technology also offers numerous benefits in post-production, such as image fine-tuning, editing, and color grading, visual effects, virtual and augmented reality, multi-cam live productions, projection, or 3-D imaging. This technology reduces workflow costs and facilitates the exchange of lens information between the production and post-production departments.

In summary, the ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 50mm T2.1 Cine Lens for Canon EF, Meter is a professional toolset that simplifies your work on set, offering creative freedom, advanced technology, and high-quality imaging. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring filmmaker, this lens is a valuable addition to your camera gear.