The ZEISS CP.3 21mm T2.9 Compact Prime Lens combines full-frame coverage, legendary ZEISS image quality, and professional cinema mechanics in a compact and lightweight design. Featuring a Nikon F mount, metric focus markings, a wide 21mm focal length, and a smooth 300° focus rotation, this cinema lens is ideal for landscapes,…
The ZEISS CP.3 21mm T2.9 Compact Prime Lens combines full-frame coverage, legendary ZEISS image quality, and professional cinema mechanics in a compact and lightweight design. Featuring a Nikon F mount, metric focus markings, a wide 21mm focal length, and a smooth 300° focus rotation, this cinema lens is ideal for landscapes, architecture, establishing shots, gimbal work, and high-end film production where precision, consistency, and outstanding optical performance are essential.
The ZEISS CP.3 21mm T2.9 Compact Prime Lens is a professional wide-angle cinema lens engineered to deliver exceptional image quality and reliable performance for modern digital filmmaking. Designed as part of the acclaimed ZEISS CP.3 family, this lens combines the signature ZEISS look with advanced optical and mechanical engineering, making it a trusted choice for feature films, commercials, documentaries, television productions, and content creation.
Its 21mm focal length provides a broad field of view that is ideal for capturing expansive landscapes, architectural interiors, environmental portraits, and dramatic establishing shots. The lens covers full-frame image sensors without vignetting, ensuring compatibility with today's high-resolution cinema cameras while maintaining outstanding sharpness, contrast, and color consistency.
The CP.3 series is renowned for its clean, crisp image rendering and seamless color matching across the entire lens family. Advanced lens coatings and internal light traps help reduce flare and unwanted reflections while improving contrast and preserving image integrity in challenging lighting conditions.
Built for efficient production workflows, the lens features a standardized 95mm front diameter and consistent gear placement shared across the CP.3 lineup, allowing rapid lens changes without repositioning follow-focus systems or matte boxes. The lightweight housing makes the lens particularly well suited for handheld rigs, Steadicams, gimbals, drones, and other weight-sensitive camera support systems.
A long 300° focus rotation enables highly precise focus adjustments, while the metric focus scale supports accurate focus pulling during professional productions. The robust Nikon F mount provides secure attachment and can be exchanged with other CP.3 mount options, offering flexibility for evolving camera systems and production requirements.
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