ZEISS CP.3 XD 15mm T2.9 Cinema Lens
The Zeiss 15mm T2.9 is a 15mm f/2.9 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
ZEISS CP.3 XD 15mm T2.9 Cinema Lens
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 15mm T2.9
Key Features — Zeiss 15mm T2.9
15mm Full-Frame Prime: Covers full-frame sensors without vignetting, making it suitable for wide environmental, architectural, and immersive perspective shots.
T2.9 Maximum Aperture: Calibrated T-stop rating ensures consistent, measurable light transmission across matched lens sets on set.
PL Mount Standard: Industry-standard cinema mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, and other PL-compatible platforms.
XD Metadata Support: Transmits lens data including focal length, aperture, and focus distance to compatible camera systems for streamlined VFX and post-production workflows.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls in standard cinema crew workflows.
95mm Filter Thread: Consistent front diameter across the CP.3 line simplifies matte box setup and filter swapping on multi-lens productions.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 15mm T2.9
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, 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 | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
Description — Zeiss 15mm T2.9
The ZEISS CP.3 XD 15mm T2.9 is a wide-angle prime cinema lens built for professional motion picture production. It operates on a PL Mount and is designed to serve the Cinema / Video camera system ecosystem. With a maximum aperture of T2.9, the lens provides solid light transmission at a challenging wide focal length of 15mm.
Its full-frame lens format ensures it can cover the image circles of large-format cinema sensors without vignetting on compatible PL Mount cameras. The lens features manual focus only, consistent with professional cinema workflows where focus pullers require precise and repeatable control. Weighing 1000g, it has a solid build appropriate for rigged cinema setups.
The 95mm filter thread provides compatibility with standard matte box systems and step-up rings, simplifying on-set accessory integration. As a prime lens in the wide-angle focal length range, the 15mm focal length is well-suited for expansive environmental compositions and immersive perspective work. The Cine-type classification confirms this is a purpose-designed cinema optic.
Pros — Zeiss 15mm T2.9
- ✓Full-frame lens format provides broad sensor coverage for PL Mount cinema cameras
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2.9 offers meaningful light transmission for a 15mm wide-angle prime
- ✓95mm filter thread size enables straightforward integration with standard matte box systems
Cons — Zeiss 15mm T2.9
- ✗No image stabilization, which is standard for cinema primes but worth noting for handheld operators
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability for run-and-gun or hybrid shooting styles
- ✗At T2.9, it is not the fastest wide-angle cinema prime available at this focal length
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