CP.3 50mm T2.1 Compact Prime Lens

The ZEISS CP.3 50mm T2.1 Compact Prime Lens is a professional cinema lens engineered for feature films, commercial production, documentaries, and high-end digital cinematography. Combining advanced ZEISS optical technology with precision mechanical engineering, the lens delivers cinematic image quality, accurate manual control, and reliable performance for demanding production workflows.

As part of the ZEISS CP.3 series, the 50mm focal length provides a natural cinematic perspective suitable for narrative filmmaking, interviews, portraits, and versatile everyday production applications. Its balanced field of view closely matches natural visual perception, making it a widely used focal length in professional cinema production.

Advanced ZEISS Optical Performance

The CP.3 50mm T2.1 features advanced ZEISS optics that deliver exceptional sharpness, high contrast, and accurate color reproduction throughout the entire frame. Its optical construction minimizes distortion while maintaining superior edge-to-edge clarity for both full-frame and Super 35 sensor formats.

The lens produces the signature ZEISS cinematic rendering with smooth focus transitions, natural skin tones, and refined bokeh characteristics that enhance cinematic storytelling and professional image aesthetics.

Fast T2.1 Aperture for Cinematic Control

The fast T2.1 aperture supports effective low-light shooting while enabling precise control over depth of field. Cinematographers can isolate subjects with smooth background separation and controlled cinematic focus falloff across a wide range of shooting conditions.

The 50mm focal length is ideal for portraits, medium shots, dialogue scenes, interviews, and narrative sequences where a natural perspective and balanced image compression are required.

Compact and Lightweight Cinema Construction

The compact lightweight design improves mobility and handling for handheld rigs, shoulder-mounted systems, motorized gimbals, and drone cinematography. Its reduced size allows easier balancing on modern stabilization systems without sacrificing durability or optical performance.

Built for professional production environments, the lens maintains reliable operation during intensive shooting schedules in both studio and location settings.

Precision Focus Mechanics and Workflow Efficiency

The lens features smooth 300° focus rotation for highly accurate manual focus adjustments. The metered focus scale improves repeatability and precision for professional focus pullers operating in controlled cinematic production environments.

Standardized focus and iris gear placement across all CP.3 lenses allows rapid lens changes without repositioning follow-focus systems or lens motors, increasing efficiency during production workflows.

Flexible Mount System and Future-Ready Sensor Coverage

Equipped with a professional PL mount, the lens integrates seamlessly with industry-standard cinema camera systems. ZEISS interchangeable mount technology also supports compatibility with EF, E-mount, and additional professional mount configurations.

Full-frame image coverage ensures compatibility with modern large-format cinema cameras and evolving production technologies, making the CP.3 series suitable for long-term professional investment.

Key Features

• Professional 50mm cinema prime lens
• Fast T2.1 maximum aperture
• PL mount with interchangeable mount compatibility
• Full-frame and Super 35 sensor coverage
• Advanced ZEISS optical engineering
• Exceptional sharpness, contrast, and color fidelity
• Minimal distortion with edge-to-edge image clarity
• Signature ZEISS cinematic rendering and smooth bokeh
• 300° focus rotation for precise manual focus operation
• Metered focus scale for accurate focus adjustments
• Standardized focus and iris gear positioning
• Compact and lightweight cinema lens construction
• Optimized for handheld rigs, drones, and gimbal systems
• Durable professional-grade housing
• Designed for feature films, commercials, and cinematic production