ZEISS CP.3 28mm T2.1 Compact Cinema Lens
The Zeiss 28mm T2.1 is a 28mm f/2.1 cinema lens designed for PL Mount, LPL mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
ZEISS CP.3 28mm T2.1 Compact Cinema Lens
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 28mm T2.1
Key Features — Zeiss 28mm T2.1
T2.1 Maximum Aperture: A fast T2.1 stop delivers reliable light-gathering performance for narrative and documentary work in controlled or low-light environments.
PL and LPL Mount: Available in industry-standard PL and LPL mounts, ensuring broad compatibility with professional cinema camera bodies from ARRI, RED, and others.
Full-Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full-frame sensors, making this lens compatible with larger-format cinema cameras such as the ARRI ALEXA LF and ALEXA 35.
Fixed 28mm Focal Length: A classic wide-to-standard prime position well suited to establishing shots, interiors, and environmental storytelling.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls in professional cinema workflows with a dedicated focus puller.
95mm Front Filter Thread: Standardized 95mm thread integrates cleanly with common matte box systems and professional filter setups on set.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 28mm T2.1
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount, LPL |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
Description — Zeiss 28mm T2.1
The ZEISS CP.3 28mm T2.1 Compact Cinema Lens is a manual focus prime built around a PL Mount and designed to cover full-frame sensor formats. Operating at a fixed 28mm focal length, it sits in the wide-to-standard range favored for versatile narrative and documentary work. The T2.1 maximum aperture delivers reliable light transmission suited to controlled lighting environments and available-light shooting.
Weighing in at 880g, the lens balances professional build quality with a footprint that works across handheld rigs, gimbals, and traditional cinema support systems. The 95mm front filter thread allows integration with matte boxes and filter systems commonly used on professional sets, and supports quick front-end swaps when working with other lenses sharing the same diameter. With no image stabilization and manual focus only, the CP.3 28mm is engineered for the structured workflow of professional cinema production, where dedicated focus pullers and support rigs handle stabilization and focus control.
The lens is classified as a Cine type prime in the Cinema / Video camera system category.
Pros — Zeiss 28mm T2.1
- ✓T2.1 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering capability for a cinema prime
- ✓PL Mount is the industry-standard cinema mount, ensuring broad professional camera compatibility
- ✓Full-frame lens format provides coverage for larger sensor cinema cameras
Cons — Zeiss 28mm T2.1
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus, requiring a dedicated focus puller in professional use
- ✗No image stabilization, necessitating reliance on external support rigs for stable imagery
- ✗Single PL Mount configuration; additional mounts would require separate purchase and professional conversion
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