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 35mm 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, 25, 28, 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 Sony E 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    Sony E 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. Does the lens have a metadata system that sends focus distance and T-stop data back to the camera? (Like Arri LDS)

A: This lens does not have any electronics to send meta data to a camera, like the /i Electronics Technology inside Cooke Cine Lenses.

Q: 2. Country of origin?,Germany?dr asok

A: The COUNTRY OF ORIGIN is GERMANY.

Q: 3. Sirs, will this cover the newest (RED) Dragon 8K sensor? Or will there be vignetting? Thank you in advance.

A: The RED Dragon 8K sensor has an image diameter of 46.1mm. The Schneider Xenon FF 25mm T2.1 Lens is designed to cover a Full Frame image diameter of 43.4mm. There will be vignetting.

Q: 4. is there a user manual ?

A: No, we do not have a manual available for how to install the ZEISS Interchangeable Lens Mount for CP.3 21mm T2.9, 25/28/35mm T2.1 (ARRI PL), but ZEISS does have tutorials online.

Q: 5. Can the Xenon handle S35 Sensors at 8k?

A: Yes

Q: 6. where are these lenses manufactured?

A: Following unit is made in Germany.

Q: 7. whihch mattebox does this work with as the front dia. is not the standard? is there any other options to correct?

A: The Lens has 82mm Filter threads which makes it compatible with the Tiltaing Mini Matte Box, SmallRig Lightweight Carbon Fiber Matte Box, SmallRig Mini Matte Box, Tilta Mirage Matte Box or the PolarPro Basecamp Matte Box Kit with Variable ND 2-5 & Polarizer Filters

Q: 8. Work with Panasonic s5?

A: Yes, the Meike 35mm T2.1 FF-Prime Cine Lens (L-Mount) (B&H# MEFF35T21L) utilizes an L-mount bayonet to connect to cameras with an L-mount such as the Panasonic Lumix S5 Mirrorless Camera (B&H# PADCS5): https://bhpho.to/3P1TE0P Since this is an entirely manual lens, aperture (i.e. iris) and focus are controlled by the camera operator (or a motorized servo system, if one is added) twisting the aperture and focus rings on the lens. No EXIF lens data (such as lens model, focal length, or aperture settings) will be automatically recorded by any camera using this lens.

Q: 9. Why wouldn't they make a PL version?

A: ZEISS Nano Primes are cinema lenses designed for modern full frame mirrorless cameras. They are available today in Sony E-mount. Also, the ZEISS Nano Prime lenses are equipped with ZEISS’s tried and tested easy-to-operate interchangeable mount system (IMS). It enables a quick change from E-mount to additional lens mounts in the future.

Q: 10. Can the tilt module be removed and the lens be used for other mounts like the normal ff series?

A: No, the tilt ring is not removable but can be locked.