CP.3 35/T2.1 E meter

The ZEISS CP.3 35mm T2.1 (Metric, Sony E-Mount) is a professional full-frame cinema prime lens designed for modern filmmaking. Featuring a fast T2.1 aperture, native Sony E-mount, and the renowned ZEISS cinematic look, it delivers exceptional sharpness, rich color reproduction, and smooth manual focus performance for narrative films, documentaries, commercials, and broadcast productions.

The ZEISS CP.3 35mm T2.1 (Metric, Sony E-Mount) is a premium cinema prime lens engineered for professional filmmakers seeking exceptional image quality, precision mechanics, and reliable on-set performance. As part of the acclaimed ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 series, it produces the signature ZEISS look with outstanding sharpness, high contrast, accurate color reproduction, and excellent consistency across the entire lens lineup.

Designed to cover full-frame image sensors, the versatile 35mm focal length is ideal for wide establishing shots, environmental portraits, documentaries, interviews, handheld work, and cinematic storytelling. The fast T2.1 maximum aperture delivers impressive low-light performance while creating beautiful background separation and natural cinematic depth.

The lens features a native Sony E-mount with metric focus markings, making it an excellent choice for Sony Cinema Line and Alpha cameras. Its standardized 95mm front diameter and consistent gear positioning allow quick lens changes without repositioning follow focus systems or matte boxes, helping maintain an efficient production workflow.

Built with ZEISS precision engineering, the CP.3 35mm offers an exceptionally smooth manual focus mechanism that performs reliably even in demanding shooting environments. Its compact and lightweight design makes it equally suitable for handheld rigs, gimbals, drones, and traditional cinema productions.

Key Features

• Professional 35mm cinema prime lens.
• Signature ZEISS cinematic image quality.
• Fast T2.1 maximum aperture.
• Full-frame image sensor coverage.
• Native Sony E-mount.
• Metric focus distance markings.
• Outstanding sharpness, contrast, and color accuracy.
• Excellent low-light performance.
• Smooth and precise manual focus operation.
• Standardized 95mm front diameter across the CP.3 series.
• Consistent focus gear positioning for fast lens changes.
• Compact and lightweight design for handheld, gimbal, and drone use.
• Advanced optical design for reliable professional production.
• Compatible with professional follow focus and matte box systems.