ZEISS CP.3 25mm T2.1 Cine Lens
The Zeiss 25mm T2.1 Cine Lens is a 25mm 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 25mm T2.1 Cine Lens
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 25mm T2.1 Cine Lens
Key Features — Zeiss 25mm T2.1 Cine Lens
25mm PL Mount Prime: Standard focal length in the industry-standard PL mount, compatible with professional cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
T2.1 Maximum Aperture: Calibrated T-stop rating ensures consistent, reliable exposure when swapping lenses on set under controlled lighting conditions.
Full-Frame Image Circle: Covers full-frame and large-format sensors without vignetting, future-proofing the lens across a wide range of cinema camera bodies.
Uniform CP.3 Housings: Consistent front diameter, weight, and gear positions across the CP.3 lens family allow seamless lens changes without adjusting follow focus or matte box setups.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls by dedicated focus assistants on professional sets.
95mm Filter Thread: Standard front diameter fits professional matte box systems and common filter accessories used in cinema production pipelines.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 25mm T2.1 Cine Lens
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 25mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
Description — Zeiss 25mm T2.1 Cine Lens
The ZEISS CP.3 25mm is a prime cine lens designed for cinema and video production, covering a full-frame image circle through a PL Mount interface. With a maximum aperture of T2.1, it delivers reliable light transmission for professional shooting scenarios where controlled lighting is part of the workflow. The lens is manually focused, aligning with standard cine production practice where focus pulling is a dedicated role on set.
Weighing in at 820g, it offers a practical balance between build solidity and portability, fitting comfortably into a wide range of rigging configurations. The 95mm filter thread provides compatibility with professional-grade matte boxes and filter systems commonly used in the field. Sitting in the standard focal length range at 25mm, this lens serves as a versatile workhorse focal length for narrative, documentary, and commercial video production.
No image stabilization is included, which is typical for the cine lens category where stabilization is addressed at the camera or rig level.
Pros — Zeiss 25mm T2.1 Cine Lens
- ✓Full-frame coverage (lensFormat: Full Frame) supports large-format cinema camera sensors without vignetting
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2.1 provides meaningful light gathering for controlled production environments
- ✓Standard 95mm filter thread (filterThreadSize: 95) is compatible with professional matte box systems
Cons — Zeiss 25mm T2.1 Cine Lens
- ✗Manual focus only (autoFocus: false) requires a dedicated focus puller or additional rigging for solo operators
- ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None) means stabilization must be handled at the rig or camera body level
- ✗Single mount option (PL Mount only) limits direct compatibility with mirrorless or DSLR camera systems without an adapter
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