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. This 25mm Compact Prime lens is derived from the same classic optical formula as the preceding CP.2 variant and shares the same physical length as the 15, 18, 21, 28, 35, 50, 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 MFT 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, made famous by the CP.2 lenses, has been retained.

Note: While the CP.3 lenses are designed for a degree of user-serviceability regarding the mount, for ideal performance and calibration, B&H recommends that mount swaps and other lens adjustments be done by a trained lens technician at a service center.

Covers Full-Frame Format    MFT Mount    T2.1 to T22 Aperture Range    Geared Focus and Iris Control Rings    Clickless Iris Ring    14-Blade Iris    Classic ZEISS Image Rendering    Improved Ergonomics Over Last-Gen CP.2    New Lens Coatings for Enhanced Contrast    Lens Scale Marked in Feet

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.

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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with a Metabones 0.64 speedbooster on Blackmagic 4K?

A: The Metabones 0.64 adapter will work with full frame lenses as well as APS-C lenses like the Meike 25mm T2.1 Super35 Prime Cine Lens. You may use APS-C lenses, but you can only shoot exclusively in 4K.

Q: 2. Why "Feet"?

A: This lens has markings in Feet rather than meters. We do not have this same model available with Metric Markings at this time. So that we may best assist you finding the proper product for your needs feel free to email us directly at askbh@bhphotovideo.com.

Q: 3. this lens can covered super 35 sensor without vigen image?

A: The Tokina 35mm T1.5 Cinema Vista Prime Lens (PL Mount, Feet) supports up to full frame sensors. It would not vignette when using Super 35 sensors.

Q: 4. Are these Meike FF- Prime Cine 24mm design for Canon R5?

A: The Meike 24mm T2.1 FF-Prime Cine Lens (RF-Mount) is compatible with the Canon R5.

Q: 5. I assume this lens can be fit to any MFT cam either through a dumb adapter or a speedbooster?

A: As long as you have a PL to MFT adapter, you can attach this lens to any MFT camera.

Q: 6. Is this lens has got the AF mode? Thanks,

A: There is no autofocus (AF) on these lenses. They are entirely mechanical and have no electronic elements.

Q: 7. Can the Xenon handle S35 Sensors at 8k?

A: Yes

Q: 8. There is no electronic EF focus and aperture control option, correct? This would work well with RED cameras...

A: That is correct, this is a Cinema Lens that requires you to control the focus and aperture on the lens itself. If you have a RED camera with an EF mount this lens will work great with it.

Q: 9. Seems I saw close focus distance in this picture for 75mm is 2'6, but offical brochure said that is 38.6 , so which is true?

A: Definitely 2'6 as printed on lens

Q: 10. Which is better cooke s/8i ff lens or Arri signature prime lens

A: Cooke and ARRI are two of the finest cinema lens manufacturers in the world. Either would do the job they are call upon to do, and do it with exemplary panache. To decide which one to use, you need to find out what the shot or the entire production requires of its lenses. You then do tests with both lenses to determine which one works. It can be said that Cooke's exhibit a warmth that is very complimentary to people, particularly faces. Arri lenses, like Zeiss, exhibit a cooler, very color accurate tone. These two colors are very subtle and you have to look for them.