Zeiss CP.3 PL - XD eXtended Data - 25/T2.1 Meter
ZEISS's CP.3 Compact Prime Lenses, building on the success of the well-regarded CP.2 lenses, offer the same full-frame sensor coverage and classic ZEISS look in an updated form-factor and with improved mechanics and lens coatings. This lens also includes the new eXtended Data connections that transmit essential lens metadata through both a Cooke /i interface on the mount itself and a 4-pin LEMO connection on the lens body.
The 25mm Compact Prime lens is derived from the same classic optical formula as the preceding CP.2 variant. The 25mm Compact Prime lens shares the same physical length as the 15, 18, 21, 28, 35, 50, 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. The 25mm Compact Prime lens, like all CP.3 lenses, 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.
An additional feature handed down from the preceding CP.2 lenses is the interchangeable mounts. This lens comes with a PL mount installed. If you wish to fit your CP.3 lens to a different camera, the lens mount can be swapped by the user for a different mount, available separately. The 14-bladed iris from the CP.2 has also been incorporarted into the new lens design, giving you the same bokeh in your images as the previous model.
- Full-Frame Format Coverage
- Aperture Range T2.1 to T22
- PL Mount
- Geared Iris and Focus Control Rings
Compactness redefined
CP.3 lenses feature a consistent compact and lightweight design. They all have a front diameter of 95 mm / 3.7’’, weigh on average below 900 grams | 2 lbs and eight of ten lenses are roughly 84 mm | 3.3" long (CP.3 100 & 135: 126.5 mm / 4.98’’). This design enables you to easily use different stabilizing systems and to have a compact camera setup that is ideal for shooting in narrow spaces or with drones.
Will dust and sand harm my lenses?
As every DOP knows, sand and dust aren’t friends of any optical system. Sometimes shooting on a beach or in the desert can be a dusty job. In our test lab, we spray the ZEISS CP.3 with extremely small particles of dust (talcum powder) for eight hours. That's how we ensure that they maintain their smooth focus rotation – which they are famous for – even when you're shooting in dusty, dirty or sandy environments. With this sealing test we are confident that the lens barrel is sealed and can withstand the smallest of particles.
Facing extreme temparatures?
From Sahara to Siberia: the ZEISS CP.3 and CP.3 XD lenses can withstand even the most extreme temperatures. Today you are preparing for a shoot in Dubai, one month later maybe in the Rocky Mountains – with the crew and lenses facing very different temperatures and humidity conditions. We subject our lenses to a climatic test with extreme heat (+70 degrees Celsius) and extreme cold (-40 degrees Celsius). After passing this lens stress test, we guarantee full usability on set down to -20°C and up to 55°C. Now you can focus on your work – with full confidence in the reliability of your lens.
A future-proof investment thanks to interchangeable mounts
The ZEISS CP.3 and CP.3 XD lenses are equipped with an easy-to-operate, interchangeable mount system. It enables you to switch quickly from a typical cine-style PL-mount to four other mounts (Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, MFT). A truly great feature that promises a flexible and future-proof investment in today’s rapidly developing camera market.
Filming in humid or wet conditions?
Humidity, rain, cloudbursts – you can’t change the weather, but you can choose proper equipment for these conditions. ZEISS CP.3 lenses have integrated felt seals. These seals ensure that water can´t enter the optical system. Of course we recommend protecting your gear, but sometimes it is impossible to avoid some drops on the barrel. In our water resistance test, we make sure water droplets can’t harm the functionality of your ZEISS CP.3 lenses in any way. This is how we take the stress out of your work, and make sure you have a smooth shoot.
Going off-rod with your lenses
CP.3 mechanics are the result of knowledge gained by our mechanical designers over the last 90 years. We know that when you’re travelling with lenses, both the lens and its case can at times be dropped or subjected to hard shocks. Or even when the lens is mounted on a camera, sometimes CP.3 lenses need to be robust and very resistant. We test our lenses on a mechanical shaker with an amplitude of 1.6G, from 20 to 500 Hz and simulate a harsh off-road trip.
| Focal Length | 25mm |
| Lens Mount | ARRI PL |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full Frame |
| Image Circle | 46.3 mm |
| Maximum Aperture | T2.1 |
| Minimum Aperture | T22 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | From : 10" / 26 cm |
| Diaphragm Blades | 15 |
| Gear MOD & Pitch | Focus: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch Iris: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch |
| Front Diameter | 95 mm |
| Focus Scales | Metric |
| Focus Rotation | 300° |
| Electronic Communication | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| System Connection | 1 x LEMO 4-Pin Data |
| Lens Support | Lens Support Foot with 3/8"-16 Mounting Thread |
| Length | 3.3" / 83.7 mm |
| Weight | 1.8 lb / 0.82 kg |
Brand: Zeiss |
Code: 2181378
APN: 4047865903929 |
Supplier Code: 2218-392
Brand: Zeiss |
Code: 2181378
APN: 4047865903929 |
Supplier Code: 2218-392
At a glance
ZEISS's CP.3 Compact Prime Lenses, building on the success of the well-regarded CP.2 lenses, offer the same full-frame sensor coverage and classic ZEISS look in an updated form-factor and with improved mechanics and lens coatings. This lens also includes the new eXtended Data connections that transmit essential lens metadata through both a Cooke /i interface on the mount itself and a 4-pin LEMO connection on the lens body.
The 25mm Compact Prime lens is derived from the same classic optical formula as the preceding CP.2 variant. The 25mm Compact Prime lens shares the same physical length as the 15, 18, 21, 28, 35, 50, 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. The 25mm Compact Prime lens, like all CP.3 lenses, 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.
An additional feature handed down from the preceding CP.2 lenses is the interchangeable mounts. This lens comes with a PL mount installed. If you wish to fit your CP.3 lens to a different camera, the lens mount can be swapped by the user for a different mount, available separately. The 14-bladed iris from the CP.2 has also been incorporarted into the new lens design, giving you the same bokeh in your images as the previous model.
- Full-Frame Format Coverage
- Aperture Range T2.1 to T22
- PL Mount
- Geared Iris and Focus Control Rings
