Description

CP.3 Compact Prime Lens 18mm

ZEISS CP.3 18mm T2.9 Compact Prime Lens (PL Mount, Meters) is a premier cinema lens that combines cutting-edge optical design with exceptional build quality, crafted specifically for high-end film production. Engineered to meet the demands of modern filmmaking, the CP.3 series offers precision, consistency, and versatility, enhancing the creative workflow of filmmakers.

Key Features:

1. Exceptional Optical Performance: With advanced ZEISS optics, the lens delivers outstanding sharpness, contrast, and color fidelity across the entire frame. Its optical design ensures minimal distortion and superior edge-to-edge clarity, ideal for full-frame and Super 35 sensors.
2. Cinematic Rendering: Known for the signature ZEISS look, the CP.3 lenses provide a pleasing, cinematic aesthetic with natural color rendition, smooth focus roll-off, and beautiful bokeh. The T2.9 aperture enables creative control over depth of field, particularly in low-light conditions.
3. Compact & Lightweight: Designed with a compact and lightweight form factor, the CP.3 lens is easy to handle, making it perfect for use on gimbals, drones, and handheld rigs, without sacrificing durability or image quality.
4. Interchangeable Mount System: The lens is equipped with a PL mount, and ZEISS’s interchangeable mount system supports adaptation to EF, E-mount, and other industry-standard mounts, ensuring compatibility across various camera systems, maximizing long-term investment.
5. Precision and Consistency: The lens offers 300° focus rotation with smooth mechanics, ensuring precise manual focusing, a critical feature for professional cinematographers. The metered focus scale on this model ensures highly accurate focus adjustments, critical for high-stakes production environments.
6. Unified Gear Positioning: Featuring standardized focus and iris gear positioning across all CP.3 lenses, it allows seamless transitions during production when swapping lenses, significantly improving on-set efficiency.
7. Professional-Grade Build: Built to withstand the rigors of professional use, the lens features a rugged housing and premium materials. It is engineered to deliver reliable performance even in challenging shooting conditions.
8. Full Coverage & Future-Proof: The CP.3 series is designed for full-frame sensor coverage, making it future-proof for evolving camera technologies, ensuring its relevance in upcoming production environments.

The ZEISS CP.3 18mm T2.9 lens is ideal for capturing tight shots, portraits, and close-ups with unmatched optical performance, delivering cinematic visuals suitable for feature films, commercials, and high-end productions.