Zeiss CP.2 35mm T2.1 T* Compact Prime Lens
The Zeiss 35mm T2.1 T* is a 35mm f/2.1 lens designed for PL Mount, Canon EF, Nikon F mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Zeiss CP.2 35mm T2.1 T* Compact Prime Lens
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 35mm T2.1 T*
Key Features — Zeiss 35mm T2.1 T*
35mm Full-Frame Prime: Covers full-frame sensors without vignetting, making it suitable for larger-sensor cinema and DSLR camera bodies.
T2.1 Calibrated Aperture: T-stop rating reflects actual light transmission rather than theoretical aperture, enabling consistent exposure matching across multiple lenses on set.
Manual Focus Design: Fully manual focus ring engineered for precise, repeatable focus pulls compatible with standard follow-focus systems.
Interchangeable Mount System: Available in PL Mount, Canon EF, and Nikon F configurations, giving cinematographers flexibility across a wide range of professional camera bodies.
Zeiss T* Coating: Anti-reflective lens coating reduces flare and ghosting, maintaining contrast and color fidelity in challenging lighting conditions.
Cinema-Standard Build: Robust construction well-suited to shoulder rigs, gimbals, and other professional cinema support systems.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 35mm T2.1 T*
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Portrait, Studio, Product, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount, Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 900g |
Description — Zeiss 35mm T2.1 T*
The Zeiss CP.2 35mm T2.1 is a manual focus prime lens built for cinema and video production, covering the full-frame format at a versatile 35mm focal length in the standard range. Its T2.1 maximum aperture uses the T-stop calibration system standard in professional filmmaking, ensuring precise and repeatable exposure control when working across multiple lenses on a production. With no autofocus and no image stabilization, the lens is designed for the deliberate, controlled workflows of narrative and documentary cinematography, pairing naturally with follow-focus systems and cinema support rigs.
Mount compatibility spans PL Mount, Canon EF, and Nikon F, allowing this lens to serve across a wide variety of professional camera platforms. Weighing in at 900g, it has the heft expected of a professional cinema prime, appropriate for rigs and stabilized systems. Whether you are building a lens set around a PL-mount cinema camera or adapting for a DSLR body, the CP.2 35mm offers consistent, calibrated performance at a focal length useful across countless production scenarios.
Pros — Zeiss 35mm T2.1 T*
- ✓T2.1 maximum aperture provides calibrated, consistent light transmission — ideal for multi-lens cinema productions
- ✓Available in three mount options (PL Mount, Canon EF, Nikon F) for broad camera compatibility
- ✓Full-frame format coverage suits productions using larger-sensor cinema and DSLR bodies
Cons — Zeiss 35mm T2.1 T*
- ✗No autofocus — not suitable for run-and-gun or event shooting that requires fast, automatic focus acquisition
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring external support systems for handheld or moving shots
- ✗Filter thread size is unspecified, which may complicate planning for matte boxes or filter systems
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