ZEISS CP.3 85/T2.1 E meter lens

The ZEISS CP.3 85mm T2.1 (Metric, Sony E-Mount) is a professional full-frame cinema prime lens designed for filmmakers seeking exceptional optical performance and the renowned ZEISS cinematic look. Featuring a fast T2.1 aperture, full-frame coverage, native Sony E-mount, and standardized cinema mechanics, it delivers outstanding sharpness, rich color reproduction, and smooth focus operation for feature films, commercials, documentaries, and broadcast productions.

The ZEISS CP.3 85mm T2.1 (Metric, Sony E-Mount) is a premium cinema prime lens that combines classic portrait focal length with modern optical excellence. As part of the acclaimed ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 series, it produces the signature ZEISS image characterized by exceptional sharpness, high contrast, accurate color reproduction, and smooth, cinematic rendering.

Designed to cover full-frame image sensors, the CP.3 85mm is optimized for today's large-format cinema and mirrorless cameras, making it an excellent choice for portrait cinematography, interviews, close-ups, narrative filmmaking, commercials, and television production. Its native Sony E-mount provides seamless compatibility with Sony cinema cameras and mirrorless systems while the interchangeable mount design offers flexibility for evolving production workflows.

Built with professional production in mind, the CP.3 series features a standardized housing with a 95mm front diameter and consistent gear positioning across the entire lens lineup. This allows fast lens changes without repositioning follow focus units or matte boxes, improving efficiency on set.

The advanced mechanical construction ensures precise manual focus control with smooth, reliable operation even under demanding shooting conditions. The metric focus scale provides accurate distance markings favored by professional focus pullers and camera assistants.

Compact, lightweight, and exceptionally durable, the ZEISS CP.3 85mm T2.1 delivers outstanding image quality while remaining ideal for handheld rigs, gimbals, drones, and traditional cinema productions.

Key Features

• Professional 85mm 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.
• Excellent sharpness, contrast, and color reproduction.
• Standardized 95mm front diameter across the CP.3 series.
• Consistent gear positioning for efficient lens changes.
• Smooth manual focus operation for precise focus pulling.
• Compact and lightweight cinema lens design.
• Compatible with professional follow focus and matte box systems.
• Ideal for portraits, interviews, narrative films, commercials, documentaries, and broadcast production.