ZEISS CP.3 135/T2.1 E meter lens

The ZEISS CP.3 135mm T2.1 (Metric, Sony E-Mount) is a professional full-frame telephoto cinema prime lens designed for high-end film and video production. Featuring a fast T2.1 aperture, native Sony E-mount, full-frame coverage, and the signature ZEISS cinematic look, it delivers exceptional sharpness, beautiful subject separation, and smooth manual focus performance for portraits, close-ups, commercials, documentaries, and feature films.

The ZEISS CP.3 135mm T2.1 (Metric, Sony E-Mount) is a premium telephoto cinema lens engineered for filmmakers who demand outstanding optical performance and precision. As part of the acclaimed ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 series, it delivers the renowned ZEISS image quality with exceptional sharpness, high contrast, accurate color reproduction, and smooth cinematic rendering that matches seamlessly across the entire CP.3 lens lineup.

Designed to cover full-frame image sensors, the 135mm focal length is ideal for portrait cinematography, dramatic close-ups, compressed landscapes, interviews, wildlife, sports, and commercial productions. Its fast T2.1 maximum aperture creates a shallow depth of field with beautiful subject isolation while maintaining excellent low-light performance.

Built for professional production environments, the lens features a native Sony E-mount and metric focus markings, making it perfectly suited for Sony Cinema Line and Alpha cameras. The standardized 95mm front diameter and consistent gear positioning shared across the CP.3 series allow rapid lens changes without repositioning follow focus systems or matte boxes, improving efficiency during production.

Advanced ZEISS optics and coatings minimize flare and maintain outstanding color consistency, while the precision-engineered manual focus mechanism delivers exceptionally smooth operation for accurate focus pulling, even in demanding shooting conditions.

Despite its telephoto reach, the CP.3 135mm remains relatively compact and lightweight for its class, making it suitable for handheld rigs, gimbals, studio productions, and traditional cinema workflows.

Key Features

• Professional 135mm telephoto 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.
• Beautiful shallow depth of field and subject separation.
• Advanced ZEISS coatings reduce flare and improve color consistency.
• Standardized 95mm front diameter across the CP.3 series.
• Consistent focus gear positioning for fast lens changes.
• Smooth precision manual focus mechanism.
• Compact, production-friendly design.
• Compatible with professional follow focus and matte box systems.