ZEISS CP.3 100mm T2.1 Lens
The Zeiss 100mm T2.1 is a 100mm f/2.1 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
ZEISS CP.3 100mm T2.1 Lens
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 100mm T2.1
Key Features — Zeiss 100mm T2.1
100mm Telephoto Prime: Fixed focal length encourages deliberate framing and delivers consistent optical character across a multi-lens CP.3 set.
T2.1 Maximum Aperture: Strong light-gathering capability for a telephoto prime, useful for low-light scenes and achieving background separation.
Full Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full frame sensors, making it compatible with large-format cinema cameras without vignetting.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount ensures broad compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, and others.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, geared focus ring is built for precise, repeatable focus pulls in professional cinema workflows.
Compact 880g Build: Relatively lightweight for a full frame cinema prime, keeping it practical for gimbal-supported or handheld rigs.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 100mm T2.1
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 880g |
Description — Zeiss 100mm T2.1
The ZEISS CP.3 100mm T2.1 is a prime cinema lens designed for the professional Cinema/Video camera system, available here in PL Mount. With a fixed focal length of 100mm placing it firmly in the telephoto range, this lens is well suited to portrait framing, close subject work, and scenes where compression and subject isolation are priorities. Its T2.1 maximum aperture delivers reliable light transmission figures for production environments where consistent exposure across a lens set matters.
The lens provides Full Frame image circle coverage, making it compatible with large-sensor cinema camera platforms. Focus is fully manual, reflecting the professional cinema standard of dedicated focus pullers operating with precision and repeatability. There is no image stabilization, as expected for a lens designed for supported cinema production workflows.
At 880g, the CP.3 100mm T2.1 is a solidly built yet manageable optic that integrates well into professional rigged setups.
Pros — Zeiss 100mm T2.1
- ✓T2.1 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering capability for a telephoto prime
- ✓Full Frame coverage (lensFormat) suits productions using large-sensor cinema cameras
- ✓PL Mount is a widely adopted professional cinema standard, ensuring broad camera compatibility
Cons — Zeiss 100mm T2.1
- ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None), requiring stable support for sharp imagery
- ✗Manual focus only (autoFocus: false) — not suitable for run-and-gun or solo shooting styles that rely on autofocus
- ✗Single fixed focal length means no zoom flexibility; additional lenses required to change perspective
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