ZEISS CP.3 15mm T2.9 Prime Cine Lens (F-Mount, Measurement in Feet)
The Zeiss 15mm T2.9 Prime Cine Lens is a 15mm f/2.9 lens designed for Nikon F mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
ZEISS CP.3 15mm T2.9 Prime Cine Lens (F-Mount, Measurement in Feet)
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 15mm T2.9 Prime Cine Lens
Key Features — Zeiss 15mm T2.9 Prime Cine Lens
15mm Ultra-Wide Prime: A fixed 15mm focal length covers the ultra-wide end of a cine prime set, useful for expansive establishing shots, tight interiors, and dynamic handheld perspectives.
T2.9 Maximum Aperture: A fast T2.9 stop allows usable exposure in lower light conditions without resorting to high ISO, while also providing background separation at this focal length.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover full-frame sensors without vignetting, making it compatible with cameras like the Sony VENICE, Canon C700 FF, and Nikon Z series via adapter.
Nikon F Mount: Built natively for the Nikon F mount, providing a direct fit for F-mount cinema and hybrid cameras without requiring an adapter.
Feet Focus Calibration: Focus markings are calibrated in feet, matching the convention used by most North American focus pullers on professional sets.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, cinema-grade manual focus ring with consistent throw is built for precise, repeatable focus pulls in professional workflows.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 15mm T2.9 Prime Cine Lens
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Documentary, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 15mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.9 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
Description — Zeiss 15mm T2.9 Prime Cine Lens
The ZEISS CP.3 15mm T2.9 Prime Cine Lens on Nikon F mount is a wide-angle, full-frame prime built specifically for Cinema/Video camera systems. With a fixed 15mm focal length and a maximum aperture of T2.9, it delivers a consistent, predictable optical perspective suited for establishing shots, environmental footage, and any scenario where an ultra-wide field of view is needed. The lens is entirely manual focus with no autofocus capability — a deliberate design choice for professional cine applications where a dedicated focus puller manages critical focus during a shoot.
There is no image stabilization, so stabilization must come from the rig or platform. The 95mm filter thread at the front of the lens is a standard size in professional cine production, enabling compatibility with matte boxes and filter systems designed around that diameter. At 900 grams, the lens is substantial but not unwieldy, making it practical across a range of camera support systems.
Focus distance markings on this configuration are calibrated in feet.
Pros — Zeiss 15mm T2.9 Prime Cine Lens
- ✓Wide-angle 15mm focal length fills the ultra-wide end of a cine prime set
- ✓T2.9 maximum aperture provides solid low-light capability for a cine-grade ultra-wide lens
- ✓Full-frame lens format ensures coverage for full-frame sensor cameras
Cons — Zeiss 15mm T2.9 Prime Cine Lens
- ✗No autofocus support, which limits flexibility for run-and-gun or solo operators
- ✗No image stabilization included, requiring stabilized rigs or gimbals for smooth handheld work
- ✗95mm filter thread means filter costs and matte box compatibility must be planned around a large front diameter
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