Building on the success of the well-regarded CP.2 lenses, ZEISS CP.3 50mm T2.1 Lens Nikon F Mount Compact Primeoffer the same full-frame sensor coverage and classic ZEISS look in an updated form factor and with improved mechanics and lens coatings. This 50mm Compact Prime lens is derived from the same classic optical formula as the preceding CP.2 variant and shares the same physical length as the 15, 18, 21, 25, 28, 35, and 85mm CP.3 lenses while maintaining identical focus and iris gear positioning with the entire set of CP.3 lenses, relative to the mount. All CP.3 lenses also share the same 95mm front diameter. Similar physical attributes across the lens line makes fitting lens accessories such as matte boxes, follow focuses, lens supports, and lens control motors easier and less time consuming.

Another feature handed down from the preceding CP.2 lenses is the interchangeable mounts. This lens comes with a Nikon F mount installed. Though, if you wish to fit your CP.3 lens to a different camera, the lens mount can be swapped by the user for a separately available mount of a different kind. If you like the bokeh in your images to be round, even after stopping down, you will be pleased to know that the 14-bladed iris, made famous by the CP.2 lenses, has been retained.

ZEISS CP.3 50mm T2.1 Lens Nikon F Mount Compact PrimeWhile the CP.3 lenses are designed for a degree of user-serviceability regarding the mount, for ideal performance and calibration, B&H recommends that mount swaps and other lens adjustments be done by a trained lens technician at a service center.

Covers Full-Frame Format    Nikon F Mount    T2.1 to T22 Aperture Range    Geared Focus and Iris Control Rings    Clickless Iris Ring    14-Blade Iris    Classic ZEISS Image Rendering    Improved Ergonomics Over Last-Gen CP.2    New Lens Coatings for Enhanced Contrast    Lens Scale Marked in Feet

Zeiss lenses are known for their clean and crisp image rendering. The CP.3 series of lenses is no different. This CP.3 lens will accurately color-match to other Zeiss cinema lenses inside and out of the CP.3 range. The CP.3 lenses feature improved lens coatings and anti-reflection masking over the CP.2 range for increased contrast and reduced flare, important for capturing content with the intent of an HDR-format release.

For enhanced ergonomics over the previous-generation CP.2 lenses, the CP.3 lens barrel has been reshaped to be more similar to the renowned Zeiss Ultra Prime lenses. This new shape is easier to handle, and takes up less physical space than the original Compact Prime design. An even weight distribution ensures that these lenses will be at home handheld, locked down on a tripod, or flown on a Steadicam or motorized gimbal.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. is there a user manual ?

A: No, we do not have a manual available for how to install the ZEISS Interchangeable Lens Mount for CP.3 21mm T2.9, 25/28/35mm T2.1 (ARRI PL), but ZEISS does have tutorials online.

Q: 2. Is this lens compatible with the 5D Mark IV?

A: The ZEISS Compact Prime lenses have been used for many years with HDSLR cameras, including this model. You would need to order EF mount version of the lens in order to mount to the camera.

Q: 3. What is the hyperfocal distance at t 2.9 and focus set at 6 feet? is there a chart to show hyperfocal distance at various focus and Tstop settings?

A: The DOF tables for the ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 lenses can be viewed on the ZEISS website: https://www.zeiss.com/content/dam/camera-lenses/files/service/download-center/depth-of-field-tables/depth-of-field-tables-zeiss-compact-prime-cp3-lenses-feet.pdf

Q: 4. Can this line of cine lenses be used with Metabones XL?

A: The mount on the Lens is and EF mount and can be mounted on standard EF mount cameras or adapters

Q: 5. if the t stop is T2.1, is the f stop f1.8?

A: There isn't a constant F to T-stop conversion ratio since the T-stop is a measurement of the light being passed through the lens where as the F-stop is the size of the opening of the aperture. The F stop is only dependent on distance while the T stop is effected by all the things that change the amount of light passing through the lens to the sensor. But it is safe to assume that the F-stop is going to be a smaller number than the T-stop.

Q: 6. Can you give me some sense of the problems of using this FF lens on the C70?

A: There will be no issues or problems using the Meike 50mm T2.1 FF-Prime Cine Lens (RF-Mount) full frame lens on the Canon C70. Please note it will crop about 1.5x when used with the C70s S35 sensor. Any RF lens you work with will have this crop ( Zoom) The lens will have a 75mm view when used on the Canon C70 camera.

Q: 7. Will this work if I attach it to the Metabones Speedbooster for EF to MFT?

A: Yes, that will work. However, in order to ensure the focus marks are accurate on the lens, it may be advantageous to get this lens with the ZEISS MFT Interchangeable Mount Set.

Q: 8. Is there a matte box that fits this lens?

A: Yes there is. Here is a compatible matte box from a selection of several we offer: Wooden Camera 2-Stage Clamp-On 4 x 5.65" Zip Box (80-85mm) B&H # WO241600: https://bhpho.to/3wUawfV

Q: 9. Will this provide lens data such as iris t-stop/f-stop to any camera with an electronic EF mount?

A: The ZEISS CP.3 lens you are referencing has a PL mount and the meta data can be read by any PL type camera using the Cooke i/technology interface. The meta data is also accessible via the side port and can be read by such devices like the Ambient Master Lockit Plus. This would be the option when the CP.3 is fixed with an EF mount.

Q: 10. What is the rear PL flange depth?

A: The flange depth of the Meike 50mm T2.1 FF-Prime Cine Lens (PL Mount) is the standard 52mm depth of most PL lens mounts.