ZEISS CP.3 50/T2.1 E meter lens

The ZEISS CP.3 50mm T2.1 (Metric, Sony E-Mount) is a professional full-frame cinema prime lens designed for filmmakers who demand exceptional image quality and precision. Featuring a fast T2.1 aperture, native Sony E-mount, full-frame coverage, and the renowned ZEISS cinematic look, this compact lens delivers outstanding sharpness, rich color reproduction, and smooth manual focus performance for feature films, commercials, documentaries, and broadcast productions.

The ZEISS CP.3 50mm T2.1 (Metric, Sony E-Mount) is a premium cinema prime lens that brings the legendary ZEISS optical quality to modern full-frame cinema and mirrorless camera systems. As part of the acclaimed ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 series, it delivers the signature ZEISS look with exceptional sharpness, high contrast, natural color reproduction, and cinematic image rendering that matches seamlessly with other CP.3 and CZ.2 lenses.

Designed to cover full-frame image sensors, the 50mm focal length is one of the most versatile choices for narrative filmmaking, interviews, documentaries, commercials, corporate productions, and general cinematography. Its fast T2.1 aperture provides excellent low-light performance while allowing beautiful depth of field and subject separation.

Built for professional production workflows, the CP.3 features a native Sony E-mount with metric focus markings, making it ideal for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras and Sony Cinema Line systems. The interchangeable mount design also provides flexibility for adapting the lens to other supported camera platforms, helping protect your investment as production requirements evolve.

The lens shares the standardized 95mm front diameter and consistent gear positioning found throughout the CP.3 series, allowing quick lens changes without repositioning follow focus units or matte boxes. Its advanced mechanical construction ensures exceptionally smooth focus rotation and reliable operation even in demanding environmental conditions.

Compact and lightweight, the ZEISS CP.3 50mm T2.1 is equally suited for handheld filmmaking, gimbal operation, drones, Steadicam, and traditional tripod-mounted productions.

Key Features

• Professional 50mm cinema prime lens.
• Signature ZEISS cinematic image quality.
• Fast T2.1 maximum aperture.
• Full-frame image sensor coverage.
• Native Sony E-mount.
• Metric focus distance markings.
• Exceptional sharpness, contrast, and color accuracy.
• Matches seamlessly with ZEISS CP.3 and CZ.2 lens families.
• Standardized 95mm front diameter.
• Consistent focus gear positioning across the CP.3 series.
• Smooth manual focus operation with precision mechanics.
• Interchangeable mount system for future compatibility.
• Compact, lightweight design for handheld, gimbal, drone, and studio use.
• Compatible with professional follow focus and matte box systems.