Zeiss CP.3 - 50/2.1 - Meter

The ZEISS CP.3 50mm T2.1 Compact Prime Lens combines the renowned ZEISS cinematic look with a lightweight, compact design optimized for professional filmmaking. Featuring a fast T2.1 aperture, full-frame coverage, precise geared focus and iris rings, and a clickless 14-blade iris, this MFT-mount lens delivers exceptional image quality, smooth focus control, and beautiful cinematic rendering for high-end cinema and video productions.

The ZEISS CP.3 50mm T2.1 Compact Prime Lens is a professional cinema lens designed to deliver outstanding optical performance and the classic ZEISS cinematic image quality trusted by filmmakers worldwide. Covering full-frame sensors while maintaining a compact and lightweight form factor, the CP.3 series offers greater versatility for cinema cameras, gimbals, drones, handheld rigs, and studio productions.

Featuring a fast T2.1 maximum aperture, the lens excels in low-light environments while providing precise control over depth of field. The advanced optical design delivers excellent sharpness, natural color reproduction, high contrast, and the signature ZEISS image rendering that cinematographers rely on for narrative, commercial, documentary, and broadcast productions.

The lens incorporates industry-standard geared focus and iris rings for seamless integration with follow-focus systems and lens control accessories. Its clickless iris mechanism enables smooth and silent exposure adjustments during recording, while the 14-blade iris creates pleasing, natural-looking bokeh and smooth out-of-focus backgrounds.

Improved ergonomics over the previous CP.2 generation enhance usability on set, while updated lens coatings help reduce flare and increase image contrast for cleaner, more detailed footage. Lens markings are displayed in meters for precise focus operation, making the ZEISS CP.3 50mm T2.1 an ideal choice for professional productions requiring reliable performance and cinematic image quality.

Key Features

• Covers full-frame image sensors
• MFT (Micro Four Thirds) lens mount
• Fast T2.1 maximum aperture
• Aperture range from T2.1 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 attractive bokeh
• Compact and lightweight cinema lens design
• Improved ergonomics compared to ZEISS CP.2 lenses
• Advanced lens coatings for enhanced contrast and flare control
• Focus scale marked in meters
• Ideal for cinema, broadcast, documentary, and commercial production