ZEISS CP.3 35mm, 50mm, 85mm PL Mount Lens Trio
The Zeiss 35mm, 50mm, 85mm PL Mount Lens Trio is a 35–85mm 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 35mm, 50mm, 85mm PL Mount Lens Trio
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 35mm, 50mm, 85mm PL Mount Lens Trio
Key Features — Zeiss 35mm, 50mm, 85mm PL Mount Lens Trio
Three-Lens Prime Set: 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm focal lengths cover the core standard range needed for narrative, documentary, and commercial cinematography.
Matched T2.1 Aperture: Consistent T2.1 maximum aperture across all three lenses simplifies exposure settings when swapping focal lengths on set.
Full-Frame Image Circle: Each lens covers a full-frame sensor, making the set compatible with a broad range of PL-mount cinema cameras.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, and other major manufacturers.
Color-Matched Optics: All three lenses are tuned to share consistent color rendering, reducing grading work when cutting between focal lengths.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls and compatibility with follow-focus and lens control systems.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 35mm, 50mm, 85mm PL Mount Lens Trio
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 35–85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1kg |
Description — Zeiss 35mm, 50mm, 85mm PL Mount Lens Trio
The ZEISS CP.3 Lens Trio in PL Mount brings together three cinema prime lenses at 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm focal lengths — a core standard range for professional cinematography. Each lens in the set shares a maximum aperture of T2.1, ensuring consistent exposure and depth-of-field characteristics when moving between focal lengths during a shoot. All three lenses provide full-frame image circle coverage, broadening compatibility across PL-mount cinema cameras.
Focus is manual, aligning with professional cinema workflows that rely on dedicated follow-focus and lens control systems for precise, repeatable pulls. The set is classified as Cine-type prime lenses built for the Cinema and Video camera system, and the combined weight of the trio is 1 kg. For cinematographers working in the standard focal length range with PL-mount cameras, this color-matched set offers a coherent and consistent optical toolkit.
Pros — Zeiss 35mm, 50mm, 85mm PL Mount Lens Trio
- ✓Consistent T2.1 maximum aperture across all three focal lengths aids exposure matching on set
- ✓Full-frame image circle coverage supports a wide variety of PL-mount cinema cameras
- ✓Three color-matched prime lenses (35mm, 50mm, 85mm) provide a versatile standard focal length range
Cons — Zeiss 35mm, 50mm, 85mm PL Mount Lens Trio
- ✗No autofocus capability, which may limit use in certain hybrid or fast-paced production scenarios
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring stabilized camera rigs or gimbals for handheld work
- ✗Maximum aperture of T2.1 is moderate for a cinema prime set, limiting low-light performance compared to faster alternatives
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