ZEISS CP.3 XD 18mm T2.9 Cine Lens
The Zeiss 18mm T2.9 Cine Lens is a 18mm 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 18mm T2.9 Cine Lens
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 18mm T2.9 Cine Lens
Key Features — Zeiss 18mm T2.9 Cine Lens
18mm Wide-Angle Prime: Fixed 18mm focal length is well-suited for establishing shots, environmental coverage, and confined spaces where wider perspectives are needed.
T2.9 Maximum Aperture: A fast, calibrated T-stop rating ensures consistent, predictable exposure across a matched set of CP.3 lenses on set.
Full-Frame Coverage: Covers full-frame sensors, making it compatible with large-format cinema cameras such as the ARRI ALEXA LF and RED MONSTRO 8K VV.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, and other major manufacturers.
eXtended Data (XD) Metadata: Transmits real-time lens metadata — including distortion and shading data — directly to compatible cameras, streamlining VFX and post-production workflows.
Manual Focus Design: Geared focus ring is built for precise, repeatable focus pulls consistent with professional cinema production practices.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 18mm T2.9 Cine Lens
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 18mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.9 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 0.86kg |
Description — Zeiss 18mm T2.9 Cine Lens
The ZEISS CP.3 XD 18mm T2.9 Cine Lens is a prime, manual-focus cinema lens built on a PL Mount for professional cinema and video camera systems. With a fixed 18mm wide-angle focal length and a maximum aperture of T2.9, it provides strong light-gathering performance in a wide-angle field of view. The lens is rated for full-frame coverage, making it compatible with large-format cinema sensors without vignetting concerns.
Weighing 0.86 kg, the CP.3 XD 18mm maintains a practical form factor for on-set use across a variety of rigs and support systems. Image stabilization is absent — consistent with professional cinema lens design, where stabilization is managed at the camera or rig level. The manual focus design is deliberate, catering to the precise focus-pulling workflow expected in narrative, documentary, and commercial cinema production. The CP.3 XD designation reflects the lens's eXtended Data capabilities.
The PL Mount ensures compatibility with the professional cinema camera ecosystem.
Pros — Zeiss 18mm T2.9 Cine Lens
- ✓Wide-angle 18mm focal length suits establishing shots and environmental coverage
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2.9 provides solid light-gathering capability for a wide-angle cine prime
- ✓Full-frame lens format ensures coverage for large-sensor cinema cameras
Cons — Zeiss 18mm T2.9 Cine Lens
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for handheld work
- ✗Manual focus only — no auto-focus for operators requiring that capability
- ✗No filter thread size listed, which may complicate direct filter mounting
Reviews — Zeiss 18mm T2.9 Cine Lens
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