Zeiss CP.3 85mm T2.1 Compact Prime Cine Lens for PL Mount, Feet

SKU: ZICP38521PL MFR: 2178-038
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning visuals with this Zeiss 85mm cine lens, perfect for full-frame cameras.
  • Achieve beautiful bokeh with the T2.1 aperture, ideal for cinematic storytelling.
  • Enjoy precise manual focus for creative control, enhancing your video production quality.
  • Benefit from the robust build of this Zeiss lens, ensuring reliability on any set.
  • Experience exceptional image quality with this 85mm lens, optimized for PL Mount systems.
  • Get close to your subject with a 3.3' focus distance, expanding creative possibilities.
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Zeiss CP.3 Specifications

  • Lens Format

    VistaVision/Full Frame

  • Aperture range

    T 2.1 to T 22

  • Close focus distance

    1.0m/3.3'

  • Horizontal angle of view

    Full Frame: 20 Degree

  • Front diameter

    95 mm / 3.7"

  • Length

    83.7mm / 3.30"

  • Weight

    0.88 kg /1.9 lbs

  • UPC Code

    4047865903110

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Zeiss CP.3 85mm T2.1 Compact Prime Cine Lens for PL Mount, Feet
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Kit StyleBaseBaseBase
FormatFull Frame, VistaVisionFull Frame, VistaVisionFull Frame, VistaVision
Lens TypeTelephotoTelephotoTelephoto
Fixed Focal Length85mmNA85mm
Lens MountPL MountPL MountPL Mount
Maximum ApertureT2.1T2.9T1.5
Zoom Focal LengthNA50-135mmNA
Focus TypeManual FocusManual FocusManual Focus

About Zeiss CP.3

Bring cinematic brilliance to your film projects with the ZEISS CP.3 85mm T2.1 Compact Prime Cine Lens, designed for PL Mount systems and calibrated in feet. This lens is a testament to ZEISS's legacy of impeccable image quality, offering a harmonious blend of sharpness, contrast, and color fidelity that the brand is celebrated for. The CP.3 85mm lens, a vital part of the ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 series, is engineered to meet the demands of filmmakers, videographers, and cinematographers who require precision and versatility across a range of shooting conditions.

Crafted with precision, the lens features a sophisticated optical design that includes advanced lens coatings and meticulously painted lens rims. These enhancements work in concert to suppress veiling glare and lens flares, ensuring that your footage is imbued with higher contrast, deeper blacks, and more vibrant colors. The full-frame coverage of this lens ensures that you can capture expansive cinematic shots with ease, making it an ideal choice for a variety of film and video applications.

The ZEISS CP.3 85mm T2.1 lens is not just about exceptional image quality; it also boasts an interchangeable mount system, allowing for seamless integration with different camera bodies. This flexibility is invaluable for professionals who need to adapt quickly to various production requirements. The robust construction of the lens, coupled with its lightweight and compact form factor, makes it a breeze to handle on set. Whether you're shooting in tight spaces or on the move, this lens accommodates a range of stabilizing systems, enabling you to maintain a compact camera setup without compromising on image stability.

With a focal length that is perfect for portrait shots and close-ups, the ZEISS CP.3 85mm T2.1 lens allows you to capture your subjects with a natural perspective and beautiful bokeh, thanks to its wide T2.1 aperture. This lens is part of a comprehensive range that spans from 15mm to 135mm, ensuring that you have the right focal length at your fingertips for any scene.

In summary, the ZEISS CP.3 85mm T2.1 Compact Prime Cine Lens is an essential addition to any filmmaker's toolkit, offering the exceptional image quality, flexibility, and creative freedom needed to bring your cinematic vision to life. Whether you're crafting a feature film, shooting a commercial, or producing a documentary, this lens is engineered to exceed the expectations of even the most discerning professionals.

Zeiss CP.3 Features

  • Full frame coverage
  • Interchangeable Lens Mount System, with five mount options (PL, EF, E, F, MFT)
  • Clean and crisp ZEISS look, color matched across the lens family and matching with other ZEISS cine lenses
  • Smooth and temperature stable focusing mechanism projects
  • Compact and light-weight design is ideal for handheld, gimbal, drone and Steadicam applications
  • Modern optical design, with vastly improved anti-reflection coatings
  • Extraordinarily smooth focus rotation even in extreme temperature conditions thanks to a new, sophisticated construction design
  • Standardized positioning of the focus rings and a consistent 95 mm front diameter allows for fast and easy changeover while on set

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning visuals with this Zeiss 85mm cine lens, perfect for full-frame cameras.
  • Achieve beautiful bokeh with the T2.1 aperture, ideal for cinematic storytelling.
  • Enjoy precise manual focus for creative control, enhancing your video production quality.
  • Benefit from the robust build of this Zeiss lens, ensuring reliability on any set.
  • Experience exceptional image quality with this 85mm lens, optimized for PL Mount systems.
  • Get close to your subject with a 3.3' focus distance, expanding creative possibilities.

What's in the box:

  • Zeiss Lens
  • 1-Year Warranty (Extends to 2 Years with Registration)