ZEISS CP.3 XD 21mm T2.9 Cinema Lens
The Zeiss 21mm T2.9 is a 21mm 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 21mm T2.9 Cinema Lens
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 21mm T2.9
Key Features — Zeiss 21mm T2.9
21mm Wide-Angle Prime: Fixed 21mm focal length provides a versatile wide field of view suited to environmental shots, dramatic storytelling, and documentary work.
T2.9 Maximum Aperture: A fast T2.9 stop gives cinematographers solid light-gathering capability in lower-light conditions while maintaining cinematic depth of field control.
Full-Frame Coverage: Covers a full-frame image circle, making it compatible with larger-sensor cinema cameras including those shooting at 4K and beyond.
PL & EF Mount Available: Available in industry-standard PL mount and Canon EF mount, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of professional and prosumer cinema cameras.
eXtended Data (XD) Technology: Built-in /i Technology and ZEISS eXtended Data metadata output delivers real-time lens data including distortion and shading information to compatible cameras and VFX pipelines.
Manual Focus Design: Dedicated cinema-style focus ring supports smooth, precise, and repeatable focus pulls essential for professional narrative and commercial production.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 21mm T2.9
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 21mm |
| 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 21mm T2.9
The ZEISS CP.3 XD 21mm T2.9 Cinema Lens is a dedicated prime cinema lens designed for cinema and video production workflows. With a full-frame image circle, it supports larger-sensor camera systems without vignetting concerns. The lens is mounted in PL Mount, positioning it firmly within professional cinema camera ecosystems.
Its maximum aperture of T2.9 delivers reliable performance in a range of lighting conditions, and the manual focus design ensures the deliberate, repeatable control that cinematographers depend on during production. The 95mm front filter thread integrates cleanly with standard cinema matte box and filter systems, while the 1050g body weight reflects its robust, production-ready construction. As a wide-angle prime at 21mm, it serves a broad range of cinematic applications from intimate close environments to expansive establishing shots.
No image stabilization is present, consistent with professional cinema lens conventions where stabilization is managed at the rig level.
Pros — Zeiss 21mm T2.9
- ✓Full-frame lens format provides coverage across larger sensor cinema cameras
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2.9 offers solid low-light performance for a wide-angle prime
- ✓PL Mount ensures compatibility with a broad range of professional cinema camera systems
Cons — Zeiss 21mm T2.9
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for handheld or moving shots
- ✗Single PL Mount configuration means no out-of-the-box compatibility with mirrorless or DSLR camera systems
- ✗At 1050g, the lens adds considerable weight to a camera rig compared to lighter alternatives
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