If you want to swap out the mount on your CP.3 lens, this ZEISS CP.3 100mm T2.1 Lens Mount for Sony Ewill allow you to convert your lens to Sony E mount. All materials necessary to swap the mount are included, as is a lens cap to protect your lens after the new mount is installed. While the process of swapping the mount is relatively simple, B&H recommends that for ideal performance and accurate collimation, the mount-swap process be carried out by a certified lens technician.

Lens Mount for Select CP.3 Lenses    Color-Coded Shims    Rear Lens Cap

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does this perform in terms of CA levels and purple fringing at all aperture settings?

A: It is our understanding that the optical properties of the CP.2 and CP.3 lenses are very similar. There were reports of some CA with the CP.2 lenses. Being that these are Zeiss, we doubt that this really is something that the cinematographer will be concerned about let alone his audience. CA is dependent on lighting, focus and aperture as well. We would encourage you to rent and test before you buy to make sure these lenses are for you.

Q: 2. Excuse me, which uv protecting glass can be usd with ZEISS Cp.3?

A: Like any cinema lens, the ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 do not accept screw-in filters. Instead, filtration is provided via matte boxes and cut filters.

Q: 3. Does this support 8K?

A: The ZEISS CP.3 50mm T2.1 Compact Prime Lens (Canon EF Mount, Feet) (B&H# ZECP350T29EF) offers a degree of sharpness that will be appropriate for 8K resolution video.

Q: 4. Is this lens compatible with a Sony FS7 M2?

A: Yes, the ZEISS CP.3 lenses with E-mount will fit directly to any of the Sony video cameras, including the FS5, FS7 and FX9.

Q: 5. What’s the image stabilization like on these lenses? Is it harder to maintain a smooth shot in comparison to some other 35’s?

A: The Carl Zeiss CP.3 cinema lenses have no stabilization whatsoever.

Q: 6. Will this work with the FX3?

A: Yes, the ZEISS CP.3 35mm T2.1 Compact Prime Lens (Sony E Mount, Feet) is compatible with the Sony FX3.

Q: 7. Does this require a locking mechanism in the mount? I’d like to use it on the FX6

A: The ZEISS CP3 lenses incorporate a 3/8" thread support bracket at the bottom of the barrel. This can be tied into a camera support rig to isolate the lens from the camera and prevent any movement in the mount as the focus is racked.

Q: 8. Does this lens send metadata to bmpcc 4k?

A: The ZEISS CP.3 XD lenses transfer meta data using the Cooke /i Technology protocol. This is available only on select cameras using a PL mount. The BMPCC with MFT mount does not support the /i Technology protocol and neither does the standard ZEISS CP.3 EF mount lens. You could use the BM Ursa Mini Pro with PL mount along with the ZEISS CP.3 XD PL and then there would be a meta data exchange.

Q: 9. Do CP.3's allow for a protective filter to be screwed on?

A: No, for any filters you will have to use a matte box.

Q: 10. do these have a front thread?

A: Zeiss CP.3 Lenses do not have a front thread.