Zeiss CP.3 - 18/2.9 - Meter Lens

The ZEISS CP.3 18mm T2.9 Compact Prime Lens is a professional ultra-wide cinema lens that combines full-frame coverage with the renowned ZEISS cinematic look in a compact and lightweight design. Featuring a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount, a T2.9 maximum aperture, clickless iris control, and precision geared focus and iris rings, this lens delivers exceptional image quality, enhanced contrast, and smooth operation for feature films, documentaries, commercials, and broadcast productions.

The ZEISS CP.3 18mm T2.9 Compact Prime Lens is designed for cinematographers seeking premium optical performance, wide-angle coverage, and versatile compatibility in a lightweight cinema lens. Covering full-frame image sensors, the 18mm focal length provides expansive perspectives ideal for landscape cinematography, architectural scenes, interiors, establishing shots, documentaries, and immersive storytelling.

As part of the acclaimed ZEISS CP.3 series, the lens delivers the classic ZEISS image rendering characterized by excellent sharpness, natural color reproduction, high contrast, and smooth tonal transitions. New-generation lens coatings further enhance contrast while reducing flare and unwanted reflections, helping create clean and detailed images even in challenging lighting conditions.

The fast T2.9 aperture provides creative control over exposure and depth of field, while the clickless iris ring allows smooth and silent aperture adjustments during recording. A 14-blade iris creates natural-looking out-of-focus areas and pleasing bokeh characteristics for cinematic imagery.

Built with professional production workflows in mind, the CP.3 features industry-standard geared focus and iris rings for seamless integration with follow-focus systems and lens motors. Improved ergonomics compared to the previous CP.2 generation enhance handling and operation on set, while the metric focus scale enables accurate and repeatable focus pulling.

Compact, lightweight, and optimized for modern cinema cameras, gimbals, drones, handheld rigs, and studio setups, the ZEISS CP.3 18mm T2.9 is an excellent choice for filmmakers requiring outstanding image quality and professional reliability.

Key Features

• Covers full-frame image sensors
• Ultra-wide 18mm focal length
• Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount
• T2.9 maximum aperture
• Aperture range from T2.9 to T22
• Classic ZEISS cinematic image rendering
• Industry-standard geared focus and iris rings
• Clickless iris ring for smooth exposure adjustments
• 14-blade iris for natural bokeh
• Enhanced lens coatings for improved contrast
• Reduced flare and unwanted reflections
• Compact and lightweight cinema lens design
• Improved ergonomics over the previous CP.2 generation
• Focus scale marked in meters
• Suitable for cinema, documentary, commercial, and broadcast production