True cine look

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

Ranging from 15 mm to 135 mm, the ten focal lengths available in the ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 or CP.3 XD series cover all applications from wide-angle to telephoto. The ZEISS CP.3 lenses feature advanced lens coatings, painted lens rims and special light traps within the barrel to eliminate unwelcome veiling glare and flares. The result is higher contrast, richer blacks and more saturated colors.

• Clean and crisp ZEISS look which matches perfectly with other ZEISS cinema lenses
• Color matching and covering full frame across the full range of focal lengths from 15 to 135 mm
• Special lens coatings support high-dynamic range projects

Compactness redefined

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

The compact and light-weight design enables you to use different stabilizing systems and to have a compact camera setup that is ideal for shooting in narrow spaces and for capturing dynamic shots.

• The compact and light-weight design is ideal for handheld, gimbal, drone and Steadicam applications
• Consistent size and weight across most of the focal lengths enables quick change of lenses when used on drones and gimbals
• The ultra-smooth focus rotation allows use of small focus motors

Ultimate cine ergonomics

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

The ZEISS CP.3 lenses are a professional toolset that simplifies your work on set. They are easy to handle, allow for fast changeover of equipment and give you great creative freedom to make your ideas come to life.

• Standardized positioning of the focus rings and a consistent 95 mm front diameter allows for fast and easy changeover while on set
• Extraordinarily smooth focus rotation even in extreme temperature conditions thanks to a new, sophisticated construction design
• Consistent T-stops simplifies lighting on set and exposure compensations (T2.9 for 15 to 21 mm and T2.1 for 25 to 135 mm)

New ZEISS eXtended Data technology

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

The ZEISS eXtended Data technology adds new opportunities to simplify and increase the accuracy of the image capture and processing workflow. ZEISS eXtended Data unifies two data sets: key lens data based on the open /i* Technology standard and supported by a wide range of cameras and accessories, plus ZEISS specific lens data that contains precise lens characteristics.

• A unique technology that provides information about the lens’ distortion and shading characteristics in real time to speed-up the workflow on set and in post-production
• Lens settings are digitally captured on every frame, avoiding the need to manually record the lens settings for every shot
• Documentation of the lens’ characteristics enhances creativity by allowing more complex shots to be handled in post-production

ZEISS eXtended Data

Expanding your possibilities.

While on set, the ZEISS eXtended Data feature enables members of the crew to monitor lens settings in real-time, pre-visualize modified images and to use new, automated search functions within data wrangling. In post-production, ZEISS eXtended Data offers numerous benefits such as image fine-tuning, editing and color grading, visual effects, virtual and augmented reality, multi-cam live productions, projection or 3-D imaging. An additional plug-in provided by ZEISS allows an easy implementation of ZEISS eXtended Data in a number of leading software tools.

ZEISS eXtended Data reduces workflow costs and facilitates the exchange of lens information between the production and post-production departments. ZEISS eXtended Data unifies two data sets.

Introduction Video

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

The Floor is Lava

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

Three roommates must survive when the floor is lava!

‘The Floor is Lava’ is a viral sensation which was filmed with the help of ZEISS CP.3 XD lenses. These new cinema prime lenses have metadata capabilities that allow filmmakers to achieve a higher quality image for VFX and other applications.

The Floor is Lava | Behind the Scences

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

A Behind-The-Scenes explanation of how CP.3 XD lenses along with a lens metadata workflow was used in the making of this video.

Three roommates must survive when the floor is lava!

‘The Floor is Lava’ is a viral sensation which was filmed with the help of ZEISS CP.3 XD lenses. These new cinema prime lenses have metadata capabilities that allow filmmakers to achieve a higher quality image for VFX and other applications.

Case 10-86 - Behind the Scenes

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

Visual effects specialist, producer and director Scott E. Anderson had a chance to test the ZEISS Compact Primes CP.3 XD lenses for the first time. This reel will walk you through the different steps in creating a visual effects piece on a budget using ZEISS eXtended Data. The ZEISS eXtended Data is a unique technology which is based on the /i Technology and provides information about the lens’ distortion and shading characteristics in real time. With the ZEISS CP.3 XD lenses, even small productions on a limited budget gain access to the advanced techniques common in state-of-the-art, big budget films, commercials and television shows.

Case 10-86 | Showreel

Digital technologies have transformed traditional filmmaking and refashioned the market. New and innovative technologies in both production and post-production have paved the way for a more versatile, cost effective and advanced workflow. The ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 family is the latest contribution from ZEISS to support creative and progressive filmmaking with an affordable, future-proof and premium quality lens set. Visual effects specialist, producer and director Scott E. Anderson had a chance to test the ZEISS Compact Prine CP.3 XD lenses for the first time.  

Exploring the beauty of Wales

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

New ZEISS CP.3 showreel exploring the beauty of Wales, United Kingdom. Shot with:

• ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 18mm / T2.9
• ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 35mm / T2.1
• ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 50mm / T2.1

Chemist - Artist - Architect | Behind the Scenes

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

The movie “Chemist – Artist – Architect” narrates a passion. Christoph Filsers‘ inner voice describes something intimate. “Chemist” stands for the procedure coloring the hair, “Artist” refers to the imagination of styling a coiffure matching the personality and “Architect” describes the symmetry during the hair cutting which must fit precisely. If the three merge into one, trust can last a life-time.

Chemist - Artist - Architect

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

The movie “Chemist – Artist – Architect” narrates a passion. Christoph Filsers‘ inner voice describes something intimate. “Chemist” stands for the procedure coloring the hair, “Artist” refers to the imagination of styling a coiffure matching the personality and “Architect” describes the symmetry during the hair cutting which must fit precisely. If the three merge into one, trust can last a life-time.

Mount

PL

Focal Length

35mm

Aperture

T2.1 to T22

Close Focus Distance

12 / 30 cm

Image Circle

43.2 mm

Focus Rotation

300°

Iris Blades

15

Front Lens Diameter

95 mm

Focus Scales

Feet

Length

3.3 / 83.7 mm

Weight

1.8 lb / 0.8 kg