Zeiss CP.3 - 28/2.1 - Meter Lens

The ZEISS CP.3 28mm T2.1 Compact Prime Lens combines exceptional full-frame image coverage, a fast T2.1 aperture, and the renowned ZEISS cinematic look in a lightweight, production-friendly design. Featuring a Sony E mount, clickless iris control, geared focus and iris rings, and advanced optical coatings, this professional cinema lens delivers outstanding sharpness, contrast, and color consistency for feature films, commercials, documentaries, and high-end video productions.

The ZEISS CP.3 28mm T2.1 Compact Prime Lens is a professional cinema lens engineered to deliver premium optical performance and reliable handling for modern cinematography. Covering full-frame image sensors, the 28mm focal length provides a versatile wide-angle perspective ideal for narrative filmmaking, interviews, documentaries, commercials, architecture, and environmental portraiture.

As part of the acclaimed ZEISS CP.3 lens family, the 28mm T2.1 delivers the classic ZEISS image rendering known for its exceptional sharpness, natural color reproduction, smooth tonal transitions, and high contrast. Advanced lens coatings improve contrast while minimizing flare and unwanted reflections, helping maintain image clarity even in challenging lighting conditions.

The fast T2.1 aperture offers excellent low-light performance and creative depth-of-field control, while the clickless iris ring allows smooth, silent aperture adjustments during recording. A 14-blade iris design creates attractive, natural-looking bokeh and smooth out-of-focus highlights, enhancing the cinematic quality of every shot.

Designed for professional production environments, the CP.3 features industry-standard geared focus and iris rings for seamless integration with follow-focus systems and lens motors. Improved ergonomics over the previous CP.2 generation provide greater operational efficiency, while the metric focus scale enables precise focus pulling. Its compact and lightweight construction makes it especially suitable for handheld rigs, drones, gimbals, Steadicams, and other stabilized camera systems.

Key Features

• Covers full-frame image sensors
• Sony E mount
• 28mm wide-angle focal length
• Fast T2.1 maximum aperture
• Aperture range from T2.1 to T22
• Classic ZEISS image rendering
• Geared focus and iris control rings
• Clickless iris ring for smooth aperture adjustments
• 14-blade iris for cinematic bokeh
• Enhanced lens coatings for improved contrast
• Reduced flare and internal reflections
• Improved ergonomics over the CP.2 series
• Focus scale marked in meters
• Compact and lightweight cinema lens design
• Compatible with professional follow-focus systems