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

The ZEISS CP.3 135mm T2.1 (Metric, Canon EF Mount) is a professional full-frame telephoto cinema prime lens built for high-end film and video production. Featuring a fast T2.1 aperture, Canon EF mount, and the renowned ZEISS cinematic look, it delivers exceptional sharpness, beautiful subject separation, and smooth manual focus performance for feature films, commercials, documentaries, and broadcast productions.

The ZEISS CP.3 135mm T2.1 (Metric, Canon EF Mount) is a premium telephoto cinema lens engineered to meet the demands of professional filmmakers and cinematographers. As part of the acclaimed ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 series, it combines legendary ZEISS optics with precision mechanics to produce stunning cinematic images featuring exceptional sharpness, high contrast, natural color reproduction, and seamless consistency across the entire CP.3 lens lineup.

Designed for full-frame image sensors, the 135mm focal length excels in portrait cinematography, dramatic close-ups, compressed landscapes, interviews, wildlife, and commercial productions. Its fast T2.1 maximum aperture provides outstanding low-light performance while creating a beautifully shallow depth of field for striking subject isolation.

The lens features a native Canon EF mount with metric focus markings, making it compatible with a wide range of professional cinema cameras. The interchangeable mount system also allows future adaptability to other supported camera platforms, helping protect your investment as production requirements evolve.

Built for efficient workflows, the CP.3 series features a standardized 95mm front diameter and consistent focus and iris gear positions across the range, allowing quick lens changes without repositioning follow focus systems or matte boxes. Its advanced mechanical design ensures exceptionally smooth focus rotation, even in demanding production environments.

Despite its telephoto reach, the CP.3 135mm maintains a compact, lightweight construction that is well suited for handheld rigs, gimbals, drones, and traditional studio productions.

Key Features

• Professional 135mm telephoto cinema prime lens.
• Signature ZEISS cinematic image quality.
• Fast T2.1 maximum aperture.
• Full-frame image sensor coverage.
• Native Canon EF mount.
• Metric focus distance markings.
• Outstanding sharpness, contrast, and color accuracy.
• Beautiful shallow depth of field and cinematic subject separation.
• Standardized 95mm front diameter across the CP.3 series.
• Consistent focus and iris gear positioning for faster lens changes.
• Smooth precision manual focus mechanism.
• Interchangeable mount system for future flexibility.
• Compact and lightweight design for handheld, gimbal, and drone operation.
• Compatible with professional follow focus and matte box systems.