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 50mm 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, 35, 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 Canon EF 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    Canon EF 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. Would this lens work with the ZCAM E2-M4 with a .71x speed booster?

A: We would recommend using the MFT Meike as follows: https://bhpho.to/35Eiuyt

Q: 2. can i use it with zcam e2 m4?

A: yes you can with a MFT to Ef mount adapter on the Z-CAM

Q: 3. Can the Xenon handle S35 sensors at 8k?

A: Yes... I have a Red Epic-W with 8K Helium SensorPerfect picture

Q: 4. 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.

Q: 5. Is this lens have any type of weather sealing in the PL version?

A: The Meike 50mm T2.1 Super 35 Cine Prime Lenses offer no weather sealing.

Q: 6. Can the PL version of these lenses be used on EF mount cameras with an adapter? Is there any protruding element or other issues that would not allow that?

A: Yes, with the right lens adapter you can attach this lens to a Canon EF mount camera. You would want to use this adapter: BH #FOPLEOSPFC10

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

A: Yes

Q: 8. Would this lens work with a Blackmagic Pocket 4k camera with a .64x speed booster?

A: Yes, but an adapter will be needed. Please review the following adapter that will allow you to mount the lens Metabones T Speed Booster XL 0.64x Adapter for Canon EF Lens to BMPCC 4K Camera https://bhpho.to/2WixnVA

Q: 9. Can this line of cine lenses be used with Metabones XL?

A: The mount on the Lens is and EF mount and can be mounted on standard EF mount cameras or adapters

Q: 10. Can you buy a PL mount to swap between EF and PL?

A: No, a PL mount cannot be added to the EF version of this lens.